VIR Aug 25-27

Korstix · 07-24-2017, 08:18 AM

Hey all, just curious to see if any forum members are going to the event at VIR on aug 25-27? Me and my buddy will be there sat and sun in the Nissan corral. Should be a good event and would love to meet some folks and see their Z's!

-Joe

RN SHARK · 07-24-2017, 08:36 AM

I'll be there. Is there a Nissan corral now? I didn't see it posted a couple weeks ago. Just Porsche, BMW, and Corvette.

Korstix · 07-24-2017, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RN SHARK

I'll be there. Is there a Nissan corral now? I didn't see it posted a couple weeks ago. Just Porsche, BMW, and Corvette.

There sure is now, and glad to hear we are now 2 strong haha.

mikeb · 07-24-2017, 07:12 PM

Ive always wanted to check out VIR. If I can get a friend to ride shotgun I will be there

Korstix · 07-25-2017, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeb

Ive always wanted to check out VIR. If I can get a friend to ride shotgun I will be there

Make it happen! It's a great time, especially if you get into the Nissan corral. I also realize i should've linked their website....

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-Joe

Read T · 07-25-2017, 01:59 PM

I'll be there.

For most events this year there is a Nissan corral that only gets a few cars in it - then the day of they will let you park in it for free. In other words, don't pay for the corral and you will probably get it. I'm always sad that the track's main sponsor is Nissan but hardly any show up. I think I'll be camping for the Oak Tree GP with some racing buddies.

RN SHARK · 07-26-2017, 09:59 AM

To be honest, I was thinking about buying tickets for a different corral with nicer amenities. I'm not too concerned about parking my Nissan, as my toddler, wife, and I can't fit in the Z anyway. The corral is all about the food and drinks provided and Nissan's was pretty weak last year. I went with SRT a few years ago and that was fantastic! Lots of food, free beer, driver meet and greets, hot laps in a Viper T/A, air conditioned trailer with multiple TVs. Yeah, but that went away the next year when they dropped out of the series. So I was thinking Corvette, Porsche, or the Foreign Cars Italia corrals. The car you drive is inconsequential. Either way, I'll still be there cheering on the Altima (last year was pink and a DNF) and the two GTRs (typically running in the back).

mikeb · 07-26-2017, 11:15 PM

Surprised to hear Nissan turn out low, figured there would be gtr s everywhere. Just noticed on VIR fb page that there is a pre party Aug 9 at world of beer in GSO. Just minutes from me so I swing by

Korstix · 07-27-2017, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeb

Surprised to hear Nissan turn out low, figured there would be gtr s everywhere. Just noticed on VIR fb page that there is a pre party Aug 9 at world of beer in GSO. Just minutes from me so I swing by

Shucks i'd go to that too, but will be up in MA visiting family. Glad to hear we have some forum members going though, keep chiming in people!

07-24-2017, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Korstix Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Christiansburg Virginia Posts: 112 Drives: 2017 370z Sport Rep Power: 3363	VIR Aug 25-27 Hey all, just curious to see if any forum members are going to the event at VIR on aug 25-27? Me and my buddy will be there sat and sun in the Nissan corral. Should be a good event and would love to meet some folks and see their Z's! -Joe

07-24-2017, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 43 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 34	I'll be there. Is there a Nissan corral now? I didn't see it posted a couple weeks ago. Just Porsche, BMW, and Corvette. Korstix likes this. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

07-24-2017, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeb Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: gboro Posts: 80 Drives: 15 Sport Tech MagBlk Rep Power: 10	Ive always wanted to check out VIR. If I can get a friend to ride shotgun I will be there Korstix likes this. __________________ mlb

07-25-2017, 01:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 17	I'll be there. For most events this year there is a Nissan corral that only gets a few cars in it - then the day of they will let you park in it for free. In other words, don't pay for the corral and you will probably get it. I'm always sad that the track's main sponsor is Nissan but hardly any show up. I think I'll be camping for the Oak Tree GP with some racing buddies. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

07-26-2017, 09:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 43 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 34	To be honest, I was thinking about buying tickets for a different corral with nicer amenities. I'm not too concerned about parking my Nissan, as my toddler, wife, and I can't fit in the Z anyway. The corral is all about the food and drinks provided and Nissan's was pretty weak last year. I went with SRT a few years ago and that was fantastic! Lots of food, free beer, driver meet and greets, hot laps in a Viper T/A, air conditioned trailer with multiple TVs. Yeah, but that went away the next year when they dropped out of the series. So I was thinking Corvette, Porsche, or the Foreign Cars Italia corrals. The car you drive is inconsequential. Either way, I'll still be there cheering on the Altima (last year was pink and a DNF) and the two GTRs (typically running in the back). __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

07-26-2017, 11:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikeb Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: gboro Posts: 80 Drives: 15 Sport Tech MagBlk Rep Power: 10	Surprised to hear Nissan turn out low, figured there would be gtr s everywhere. Just noticed on VIR fb page that there is a pre party Aug 9 at world of beer in GSO. Just minutes from me so I swing by __________________ mlb