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1 Welcome to the PCC-ACNA, Virginia International Raceway (VIR) Driver Safety and Education School. Thank you for signing up for the event at VIR. With your help, this will be an educational, exciting, enjoyable, and most of all, safe event. The materials in this packet will provide you with track rules, procedures and safety information. We want this to be a safe event with minimal confusion for everyone, so please review all the information carefully. As this is a safety seminar, not a racing school, overly aggressive or reckless driving will result in expulsion without refund from the event and suspension from future events. Anyone who does not demonstrate good passing etiquette and situational awareness will be asked to leave or hire a Coach. If you observe any dangerous driving, please report it to the Chief Instructor and/or event coordinators. Drivers are financially responsible for any and all damages they make to a facility and its parts. You will be billed by PCC-ACNA for any damage you incur to the facility and ambulance transport off the property. See Exhibit A for pricing details. The only insurance covering drivers and their vehicles at the facility is their own. Track insurance for your car is available through Lockton ( Important Information/Reminders 1. Bring this entire packet with you to Registration and the track. We will NOT have extra copies of any of these materials on-hand. 2. Please bring the following to Registration. a. Completed Participant Medical Information Form (Appendix A) - Please have the information listed on the Participant Medical Information Form completed to be turned in at registration. It may be submitted in a sealed envelope to be destroyed or returned, if requested, at the end of the event. b. The Technical Inspection Form (Appendix B) is required and to be completed by a qualified mechanic no earlier than 4 weeks prior to the event. Bring the completed Tech Form to be turned in at Registration. There will not be an event-day tech inspection. It is recommended that drivers have a peer on-site inspection completed each day prior to the start of the event run sessions. Drivers are responsible for the condition and repair of their vehicle. PCC-ACNA and the inspecting entity completing the pre-event portion of this form afford no guaranty or warranty regarding the condition, repair, defects or failure of performance of the vehicle. 3. Hotel information can be found on the VIR event listing on the PCC website. 4. All participants must have a helmet with a minimum safety rating of SA2010. Use of Snell Special Application (SA) rated helmets is required for all vehicles that have supplemental rollover or impact protections installed, including OEM and after-market roll bars or roll cages. Use of Snell Motorcycle (M) rated helmets is permitted in stock vehicles that solely utilize factory impact protection, but note that the M2010 rating will be the final Motorcycle (M) rating permitted for participant use in ACNA sanctioned event. M2010 Valid until December 31, 2021 SA2010 Valid until December 31,

2 5. Registration: a. On Sunday, Registration will be open from 4:00 pm 5:30 pm in the Race Plex, which is just to the right of the main VIR entrance gate. b. On Monday Registration will be open from 7:00 am to 7:45 am. If you have NOT completed registration by 7:45 am on Monday, you will be processed at the next convenient time for the registrars. This may result in missed run time. c. Please arrive in time to register, as it is always busy on Monday morning prior to the first driver meetings and run time. Any last-minute updates will be posted to the PCC website and Facebook page. 6. All drivers are to report for a Driver s Meeting at approximately 7:45 am on Monday. Location will be announced over the PA system. As track will go hot at 8:30, please be on-time for the start of this meeting. 7. PAY ATTENTION. Please listen for announcements and keep to the schedule. Stage at the right side of the hot pits, single file unless directed by the Pit Control worker. 8. Paddock Parking - The event will be run from the North Paddock. When locating a parking area in the North Paddock, please leave the area closest to Pit Out & the classroom/timing tower OPEN for the event coordinators and Chief Instructors. 9. For those interested, The Oak Tree Restaurant at VIR is open on Sunday night. Dinner reservations can be made by calling ext Participants are responsible for the cost of their meals. 10. The only insurance covering drivers and their vehicles at the facility is their own. Track insurance for your car is available through Lockton ( 11. Please continue to check the PCC-ACNA website and our Facebook page ( for IMPORTANT UPDATES in the days leading up to the event. 12. Finally, remember that PCC-ACNA has a tremendous relationship with VIR and we work hard to maintain it. While you are at VIR please follow all track (see Exhibit A) and ACNA rules and regulations. And, don t forget these important forms: Appendix A: PCC-ACNA Participant Medical Information Form The Participant Medical Information Form may be downloaded from our website: Appendix B: PCC-ACNA Technical Inspection Form The Technical Inspection Form may be downloaded from our website: We anticipate another great time and a safe event at VIR. Please feel free to or call if you have any questions. Contact Information Matt Hull - Event Coordinator mch7504@gmail.com (703) General Event and Track Rules Read the updated VIR Policies and Procedures in Exhibit A very carefully. They are very important in that there can be financial impact if they are not followed. The main gate will open at 6:45am. It will take a while to sign in all attendees, so please try to arrive as early as possible. 2

3 NO convertibles with ONLY FACTORY rollbars/rollhoops including those with deployable roll hoops are allowed. This includes Audi TT s and Cabrio s, Porsche Boxster's, BMW's, etc. For such vehicles to be allowed to participate, the minimum requirements are: 1. A four point roll cage or rollbar consisting of a main hoop behind the front seats with two rear braces. 2. A four and preferably five point safety harness. 3. Arm restraints are recommended but not required at this time. Removable hard tops are not considered structural roofs. The only exception is if they meet minimum requirements set by the racetrack/motorsports facility. Most targa and T-top cars such as Porsche 911s and Corvettes are allowed. Some convertibles with integrated, retracting hard-tops such as the BMW M3 and Mercedes Benz SL are allowed. The driver s helmeted head must be 2 (two-inches) below the top of the roll bar/hoop. See the PCC-ACNA website for more information If you have additional questions, contact our Event Coordinator(s) for clarification. Trucks, and vans are not allowed. A limited make/model range of SUV/CUVs are allowed. See the PCC-ACNA website for more information Please contact an Event Coordinator PRIOR to the event if you have any questions or concerns regarding your car. Track and insurance regulations prohibit the timing of vehicles and competitive driving. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. Please do not jeopardize the safety of other participants and our club insurance by ignoring this rule. NOTE: The only insurance covering drivers and their vehicles at the facility is their own. Track insurance for your car is available through Lockton ( Make sure that the numbers that are securely attached and visible on the rear door/quarter windows or C-pillar. Natural fiber (i.e. cotton, silk, wool, etc.) long pants and long-sleeved shirts are mandatory when on-track. Do not wear clothing made of synthetic material. Closed toe, lace-up shoes, such as a pair of tennis shoes, are also required. Boots, sandals, and loafers are not allowed. Driver s window must remain completely down at all times. The passenger s must remain down if the passenger seat is occupied. Rear windows and sunroof remain closed. On-track passengers accompanied by an instructor are allowed, however they must be registered participants or other guests who have signed in at the registration process. Speed limit in the paddock is 15 mph. Speed limit on access roads is 25 mph. No one under the age of 18 is allowed in the hot pits or on the track. No consumption of alcohol will be allowed during the track/driving portion of the event. You may bring in beer coolers onto the track property (see VIR Policies in Exhibit A). Smoking is prohibited in the pit area, near the gas pumps and in any buildings. Internally, mounted video equipment must be rigidly and securely mounted, metal-to-metal. Externally, only bullet/lipstick -type cameras are allowed and must be securely hard-mounted or multi-suction cup mounted. A tether connecting the camera to the car is also required for external cameras. The event coordinators and instructors have the discretion to ask cameras and other equipment be removed if they feel it is blocking the driver s vision or encouraging inappropriate or unsafe driving. Four grades of gas, 93 & 100 octane unleaded and 110 & 112 octane leaded are available for credit card purchase only in the paddock. Pets (see VIR Policies in Exhibit A). 3

4 Do not, under any circumstances, pound stakes or make holes in any asphalt surface. Offenders will be held liable for all damages and may also be asked to leave the facility. Do not work on, fuel, or leave cars unattended on any paved areas of the paddock. Only park in designated paved areas or on the grassy areas between the access roads. If you must temporarily jack a vehicle on asphalt, you must have metal or wood under the jack/jack-stands to prevent indentations and holes in the asphalt. Do not paint any asphalt surface. It is mandatory that waste materials be disposed of in the correct drums, (antifreeze, oil, brake fluid, etc.) which are located in several areas of the paddock. Spillage may result in ejection from the facility. Participants are to remove all used tires, batteries, and unwanted parts. Absolutely no bedding of new brakes and/or testing of vehicles on the infield roads. Camping at the track (see VIR Policies in Exhibit A). Driving Rules Please read these rules carefully. Safety is the MOST important aspect of this event. Anyone deemed driving in an unsafe manner will be ejected immediately without a refund. 1. Watch your mirrors! The driver being overtaken must give a pass signal for EACH AND EVERY PASSING CAR. Just because the car in front of you got the passing sign does not mean you got one. If in doubt, don t pass. If you did not get a pass signal, be patient, and back off. Do not ride the bumper of the slower car. They may be overwhelmed, and you riding their bumper won t help. 2. Passing. The Audi Club North America requires passing signals. For safety and clarity, we require the use turn signals which allows both hands to remain on the wheel and body parts to remain in the vehicle. This is a required passing system at European DE/track days and other open track venues such as the Nürburgring. ACNA POLICY A passing vehicle must receive a signal from EACH vehicle being overtaken. EACH vehicle allowing a pass must provide the signal to EACH overtaking vehicle. In groups where turn signals are used, the turn signal will remain on as long as the driver of the vehicle being overtaken wishes to be passed and can be passed in a safe manner. It is strongly preferred that the passing vehicle goes offline to complete the pass. In general, offline is defined as the side of the track that is the direction of the next corner. Pass right if the next corner goes to the right. Pass left if the next corner goes to the left. Let-by/Passing is ONLY allowed by clearly defined signal from the driver of the car being overtaken. The turn signal (blinker) is used to signal the pass. The turn signal indicates the position/direction that the overtaken car will maintain. The driver of the car being overtaken is required to facilitate the pass by adjusting their speed and position if necessary. Hand signals (point-by) may be used in vehicles that do not have turn signals. The hand signal (point by) is given by the driver of the vehicle being overtaken pointing to the side that the passing vehicle should pass. 3. Staging. All participants will grid in the cold pits prior to their run group. We MUST keep the hot pit lanes clear for cars to enter and exit. Enter the cold pits from the paddock and stay close to the fence, right side, moving up as far as you can unless otherwise directed by Pit Control workers. When the track opens, go out single file upon Pit Control s signal and KEEP TO THE RIGHT of the track. Stay to the RIGHT all the way to the next turn. Do not cross the blend line. The first lap of the day may be run under the yellow caution flag, so there is no passing under yellow. Use this time to warm up the tires and brakes and get you mentally re-acclimated to the track. 4. Pit in. When you see the checkered flag waving to end the track session, take that lap as a down lap (cool-down lap) and give your pit signal as you exit the turn before the pit entrance. Come into the pit at reduced speeds between 20 and 25 mph and watch for Pit Control worker(s) direction. Stay to the far LEFT and move along until you are 4

5 Flags stopped by traffic or come to the head of the cars in line in the pit. Exit into the paddock area, clear the paddock entrance, and let your passenger out. BE ALERT. Cars and people will be moving around the paddock while you are returning to the paddock. If a car is to go back out because it is a two-driver car, you may circle through the paddock and pull to the end (back) of the cold pits. This will keep us organized, safe and will save time for both your partner and his/her passenger, if applicable. Be sure to clearly signal your intentions and move across the pit lane slowly. DO NOT PASS IN THE HOT PITS unless signaled to do so by an official. Flags are the language of the track. Learning what they mean is critical because they are the only method of communication between the driver and the track workers. So pay attention, one day it might just save your life! Green Flag If the Green Flag is shown or the flag stations are showing no flags, the session is open and passing is permitted in designated passing zones. Yellow Flag Proceed with caution. There is NO PASSING under the standing Yellow Flag. Passing will only be permitted after you have passed a manned flag station that is not displaying the Yellow Flag. Standing The Standing Yellow is typically shown for the first few laps of each session in the lower run groups. Although there is no impending danger, you should still drive at a reduced speed until the track goes Green. Waving SLOW DOWN! You are approaching a danger zone! Identify the risk and proceed with caution until you are clear of the situation. Black Flag The standing Black Flag at all flag stations indicates that the track officials are stopping the session. This could be for various reasons: an on-track incident, changing weather conditions, or any number of other situations. Slow down and proceed with caution to the Hot Pit lane, where you will receive further instructions. Rolled and Pointed This is a warning for aggressive or otherwise dangerous driving. If you see this flag, you should assume it was pointed at you and proceed with caution to the Hot Pit lane, where you will receive further instructions. Open You are being called into the Hot Pit area. This could be for a rule infraction or a safety issue with you or your car. Slow down and proceed with caution to the Hot Pit lane, where you will receive further instructions. 5

6 Red Flag This indicates a serious safety hazard. You should immediately slow down and come to a controlled stop on the inside of the track, usually the right. The outside of the track needs to be cleared for any emergency or safety vehicles. If you do not have a clear view of a manned flag station, you are permitted to SLOWLY pull forward until one is in view. Checkered Flag The session is over. Slow down and proceed to the Pits. Use the remaining time on the track to cool down your brakes and tires. Traffic Advisory Flag Blue w/ Yellow Stripe) This flag indicates there is a faster car approaching from the rear and that you should give them a Pass Signal in the next available Passing Zone. Equipment Flag aka Meatball (Blue w/ Yellow Dot) This flag indicates the track workers have identified a mechanical problem with your car. Slow down and proceed with caution into the Hot Pits, where you will receive further instruction. Debris Flag (Red/Yellow Stripes) This flag indicates the track ahead is contaminated with a foreign substance, e.g. oil, coolant, dirt, which may result in a significant reduction in traction or control. Proceed with caution until clear of the danger. 6

7 Exhibit A VIR Policies Alcohol Beer and wine are available for sale at our concession stands. Beer in coolers is permitted for individual consumption. The Commonwealth of Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Board governs sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages. VIR requires that all individuals consuming alcohol do so responsibly while maintaining orderly conduct. Asphalt Pounding stakes or making holes in any asphalt surface or the use of paint or spray markings of any type on any asphalt surface is prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for all damages and may be ejected. VIR requests anyone refueling in the paddock use a drip pan to catch spilled fuel. Any fuel spills on pit road must be immediately diluted with Cold Fire. If you must temporarily jack a vehicle on asphalt, you must have metal or wood under the jack and jack stands. NO EXCEPTIONS! Violators are subject to a $500 fee per damaged/marked area. Bicycles Children are strongly discouraged from riding bikes, roller blades, skates, skateboards and scooters in the Paddock during hot track hours. Children may be permitted to ride them at the end of the day if they do so safely. Children may ride them on the Skid Pad if it is not being used during the day. Camping VIR Club members and the Track Renter s principal contact person (as identified in Exhibit B) are entitled to camp at VIR at no charge. Participants may camp at VIR only if the camper (motor home, tent or trailer occupant) pays VIR a camping fee of $35 per weekend per tent or $50 per weekend per RV or camper. Camping passes must be displayed at all times. Further, camping will be allowed during Event evenings only if Renter pays VIR for overnight security. The amount of security needed for overnight camping is at VIR s discretion. Camping is not permitted in any of VIR s buildings, under the False Grid or Pavilion. A Group Camping rate may be arranged, at VIR s discretion, if requested in advance by Renter. Advance reservations are strongly suggested for premium camping spaces. For detailed information see the Camping Information section on the VIR website. Campfires Campfires/Ground fires are not allowed. Fires must be contained in a portable and selfcontained fire pit off the ground. Campers must bring their own firewood; use of VIR Property as firewood is prohibited. Open fires of any type are not permitted in a Paddock area at any time. Canopies Canopies or EZ-Ups will not be placed in front of any tent or facility designated as a hospitality area. Additionally, they will not be placed within 50 feet of any fence in a spectator area 7

8 unless a specific spectator area has been roped off. In this case, canopies or EZ-Ups can be placed anywhere outside of the roped-off spectator viewing area. Cars & Motorcycles No one under 16 years of age may operate a car or motorcycle anywhere on VIR premises without VIR s prior written approval. In addition, anyone operating a car or motorcycle must have a valid operator s license and liability insurance, as required by Virginia law. There may be special exceptions to this rule for licensed racers and the Renter must notify VIR should it seek such an exception. Charitable Groups The primary charitable groups VIR works with are: Salvation Army, Victory Junction and Boys & Girls Club. Any charitable group that would like to propose a charitable event should call Crista Walker at x116 to request a Charity Event Application form. Children Children under 18 years of age must be closely supervised by a responsible adult. Cook Outs Individual cooking is allowed on a gas stove or on a grill in the paddock and at campsites. Grills and pit cookers cannot be used to feed Participants or groups at an Event. Course Direction At all times, course direction is clockwise on North, South, Full and Grand Courses. The Patriot Course is run counter-clockwise only. Disposal of Waste Fluid and Environmental Debris Use of the waste drums is mandatory for used oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, and other polluting material. Spillage will not be tolerated and may result in ejection from the facility. Participants must remove all used tires, batteries and unwanted parts. Environmental debris left behind will result in fines to the Renter. VIR does not accept Chlorinated Brake Cleaner on property. If you have questions please contact Kerrigan Smith at Electricity VIR Club members and the Track Renter s principal contact person (as identified in Exhibit B) are entitled to one paddock electrical hookup per event at no charge. Any Participant wanting to use a VIR receptacle for electricity must pay a $25 fee per Event. Participants are issued a specific Power Band for the weekend. The Power Band will be secured around the electrical cord end that plugs into the power source. At various times during events, Security Personnel will check for Power Bands. Those cables without the proper band will be disconnected from the power source. Violators will receive one warning. VIR encourages all participants to utilize a power generator whenever possible. Additionally, if you utilize Paddock space and are using a generator, we request that you park on the outer edges of the grid to allow access for those purchasing electricity. If there are issues with Power Pedestals contact VIR Security or Maintenance. Tampering with the pedestals is prohibited. 8

9 Emergency Information In an emergency, Security can be reached at Lodging guests at the Lodge and the Pit Lane Rooms can use the emergency phones located at those facilities which ring directly to the Security Gate House. Security is available 24/7. False Grid and Pavilion The false grid is reserved for use by the Track Renter at all times. Its use is for staging cars/motorcycles prior to entry on the track. Parking is prohibited in the false grid and the Pavilion (next to the Skid Pad) at all times. Displays set up in the Pavilion that requires the use of a vehicle must have the consent of VIR. Absolutely no jacks or jack stands are allowed in either location for staging or displays. Camping and Vehicle Maintenance are not allowed under the False Grid or Pavilion at any time. Fences Fences and areas behind spectator fences are off limits to the public. At no time is anyone authorized to climb a fence or bypass a gate. Fire Lane Fire Lanes in each Paddock will remain clear at all times. This includes the No Parking lane in front of the Pagoda in the North Paddock, and South Paddock Timing Tower. Fireworks Fireworks are prohibited anywhere on the grounds. Fuel VIR has an exclusive relationship with Sunoco Race Fuel. Renter shall not bring any other fuels into VIR for sale without prior written permission from VIR. Renter shall ensure that its Participants do not bring 55 gallon drums or other fuel containers on the VIR Property unless they are empty and used at the Property for filling with fuel purchased at VIR. The only exception is Participants are permitted to bring up to 20 gallons of fuel in acceptable containers to the track without penalty. Credits cards are the only form of payment accepted at the fuel pumps in the North Paddock. For special Events where Sunoco is distributing fuel separate from the fuel pumps in the North Paddock, the only form of payment accepted will be by check. VIR will not enforce any restrictions against fuel grades we do not carry. Bulk fuel may only be delivered to and stored at the fuel pump island in the North Paddock. The following fuel octanes are available for credit card purchase only: 93 unleaded which may contain up to 10% ethanol, 98 unleaded (260 GTX) which is ethanol-free (for off-road and racing applications only), 100 unleaded which may contain up to 10% ethanol, and 110 leaded which is ethanol-free (for off-road and racing applications only). For more information, go to the VIR Fuel page. Garages VIR has 18 Paddock Garages on site. Garages include the Paddock space for one trailer to park directly in front of the reserved garage. There is no refueling or storage of any fuel in the garages. If a garage is an open bay garage, the renter is authorized only the space for a single garage. If they wish to use the additional space and it is not already rented, they can rent the 9

10 additional space. Sleeping/Overnight stays are not permitted in the Garages; the Pit Lane Room above each garage is available for an additional fee. For reservations, call x101. Gate Hours The main gate is generally open 24 hours. Participants are not allowed into the Paddock before 5:30 p.m. on the day before your Event. Golf Carts Golf carts can be rented from the front desk of the Administration Building between the tentative hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Golf carts can be reserved in advance by calling the VIR Operator at x300. Golf cart keys may be returned to the back porch of the Administration Building in the drop box located to the right of the doors. Please Park Golf Carts in the grass by the Golf Cart Pen. Click here for details on reserving a golf cart. Off-Road Areas The off-road areas within VIR are not authorized for use without prior written approval of VIR. Off-Road Vehicle Policy ATVs, golf carts and other off-road vehicles must be licensed by VIR. They must have lights and mini-bikes must have a minimum seat height of 21 inches. Owners can purchase a license/permit for a fee of $25, which is valid for the current season. Licenses/permits can be purchased at either the front entrance gate or Administration building. Off-Road Vehicle owner, operator and/or entrant: 1. Acknowledges and agrees that the vehicle shall be operated in compliance with the vehicle manufacturer s operating instructions and/or industry standards, including those regarding riding/driving position and number of passengers. 2. Hereby assumes full responsibility for and assumes the risk of any bodily injury, death or property damage arising out of or related to the use of said vehicles, whether caused by the negligence of owner and/or their operators, Racetrack, off -road vehicle operators or otherwise. 3. Acknowledges and agrees that all operators of said vehicles shall be at least 16 years old, have a valid state-required driving license and carry adequate general liability insurance applicable to the operation of their off-road vehicles and that all operators shall provide such license, proof of insurance and other applicable credentials upon the request of a Racetrack or event official. 4. Hereby acknowledges that the use of motorized off-road vehicles is dangerous and involves the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. 5. Acknowledges that all registered off-road vehicles MUST display the owner s current Off-Road Vehicle Registration Sticker provided by VIR on the front left (Driver s) side of the vehicle. Stickers are not transferable. 6. Agrees that the off-road vehicle will be operated in a responsible manner and according to all additional Racetrack regulations and instructions including, but not limited to, posted speed limits, hours of and allowed locations for operation. 7. Acknowledges and agrees that unsafe or improper operation of the off-road vehicles and/or any violation of regulations and instructions may, at the sole discretion of Racetrack, result in penalties against the owner and/or operator including, but not limited to, immediate impoundment of the offroad vehicle, loss of racing privileges for the day for a first offense, and for the season for the second offense. 10

11 Parking Areas Vehicle parking at VIR will vary per Event and will be directed by either Event Personnel or by Security Personnel. VIR requests that all Participants, Spectators and Guests obey all posted No Parking signs; do not block gates, garage doors or roadways at any time. If the Skid Pad entrance road is blocked with cones, it is not available for public parking. VIR reserves the right to ask any vehicle owner in violation to move their vehicle or it will be towed at the owner s expense. Participants who require extended parking will complete the form provided by Security, giving credit card information, and will park their vehicles in Raceplex as directed by Security. Pets VIR discourages bringing pets to the track. However, pets will be allowed if they are leashed and cleaned up behind. Otherwise, VIR will locate the owner and both will be asked to leave. Do not take leashed pets onto False Grid or pit areas. Pets are not allowed in any of VIR s buildings, concession areas or lodging locations. If pets are found in lodging locations, guests are subject to a cleaning fee of $100 for The Lodge at VIR and the Pit Lane Rooms and $200 at The Villas at South Bend. Photography All non-commercial photography is allowed at VIR for Public Events. During track rentals and events, photographers are authorized to be inside of specified fences, entering via authorized entry points. At all times inside the fence, photographers will wear their issued vests for identification and remain inside the specified photo boundaries (orange markers); failure to do so may result in loss of privileges. Photographers who wish to sell their photos at the track must be approved and identified in the Track Renter s Exhibit B. If a member of the media or a professional photographer needs photography credentials, they should contact Amber Noya at least 2 weeks prior to an event at x117. Pit Lane Rooms and Paddock Garage Parking The Grid in front of the Pit Lane Rooms and Paddock Garages will be lined off for parking in the following manner. The space immediately in front of the garage is reserved for the trailer and tow vehicle of the Garage Renter. Additional vehicles for the Renter must be parked the designated space or in other areas of the Paddock. There are no reserved parking spaces for Pit Lane Room Renters. Pit Road Only Participants and Crew are allowed to enter Pit Road. There are two entrance points in the North Paddock (Gates 11 and 12). Participants are identified by armband or identification card as issued by Renter or sanctioning body of a race. Minors are restricted from entering Pit Lane, unless they are a certified competitor in their racing vehicle or during scheduled Spectator events on Pit Lane. Refueling on Pit Lane is only permitted during scheduled racing events. All other times refueling must be done in the Paddock area. Pit Wall Painting or writing on pit lane and pit wall is prohibited. Standing on the Pit Wall is prohibited. 11

12 Quiet Hours Quiet hours for the entire facility are from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This includes all lodging and camping areas. VIR does ask that all guests be considerate of others and not play loud music. Any music that is determined to be a nuisance by Security must be turned down or off. Unmuffled engines must not be run between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Quiet hour is imposed on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Race Circuit Hours When rented, the track is hot from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Right of Way Drivers of any non-racing vehicle will yield the right of way to any Race Vehicle at all times on VIR property. Due to the constraints of safety equipment and vehicle design, drivers of racing vehicles may have limited visibility or mobility while operating their vehicle. Operators of racing vehicles must still obey posted speed limits and any other traffic control devices to include instructions from Security Personnel. Shipping The Renter is responsible for shipments to VIR by its Participants. The Shipping address for participants is: Participant name c/o TMI Racing Products LLC 1140 North Paddock Lane Alton, VA Showers The showers are located in the North Paddock main concession building restrooms, at the North Paddock grid barn, just outside the North Paddock entrance, and the South Paddock tech shed. Please be considerate regarding water usage and do not waste water in any way. Skid Pad The Skid Pad is for organized autocross events or parking only. Drifting is prohibited on the Skid Pad; all drifting events at VIR are conducted on the Patriot Course. Smoking Smoking in any VIR building is strictly forbidden and will not be tolerated. Please place all extinguished cigarettes in the receptacles provided. Smoking is not permitted inside the hot fence of the track or on pit lane. Speed Limits Speed limit in the Paddock, in front of the Lodge and South Bend Road (Villas) is 15 mph. Speed limit on access roads is 25 mph. Off-road vehicles are subject to these limits also. All vehicles must stop at the gatehouse entry point and at any location where Security Personnel are posted. All Security personnel wear a shirt with the VIR Security logo on it while on duty or a green jacket during periods of inclement weather. Start Tower The Start Tower is for authorized personnel only. 12

13 Tire Warmers When using tire warmers, no more than three will be hooked up to any power pole or in any garage at any one time. The use of more than three tire warmers will overload the circuit and trip the breaker. Tow Eyes It is strongly recommended (and required for non street-legal cars) that all vehicles have at least two (2) easily accessible and usable tow eyes on the front and rear of the car. They must not protrude dangerously from the car, and they must be accessible without manipulation of the bodywork or panels. They should be strong enough to support the weight of the car. If no tow eyes are available, the towing crew will hook onto other areas that may cause damage to the car. The towing crew will not be held responsible or liable for that damage. Again, TOW EYES ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Trailer Drops On the day prior to your Event, trailer drops MAY be provided as a courtesy, at the track s discretion. Trailer drops are typically allowed from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., but there are occasions when this is not possible, due to that day s track rental. It is the Renter s responsibility to inform its participants of these restrictions. Participants will not be admitted if they arrive early. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) In accordance with FAA regulations, VIR does not permit the use of UAS for any type of commercial photography or videography at any time on the facility. UAS may be requested for private use photography or videography during events. Information or requests for use are made through the VIR Marketing Department, no later than two weeks prior to the event to Amber Noya at ext 117. Approved operators must obey all policies pertaining to photographers when inside the track fence. UAS will use approved Landing Zones and fly between 100 and 400 AGL at all times during flight. Click to learn more. For the latest update on FAA Registration Rules for UAS click here. Vendors Any track vendors should contact Crista Walker at least 2 weeks before an Event at x116. Food vendors must contact Dwayne Willis at least 2 weeks prior to an event at x120. VIR is a private facility and admission to the property is permitted only with VIR s consent. General public access is restricted at all times. VIR reserves the right to ask any person(s) that cannot honor these policies to please excuse themselves from VIR property. Exclusion of a specific act or violation does not imply consent or approval on behalf of the track. VIR reserves the right to declare an act or activity in violation of policy in the best interest of VIR. 13

14 Additional Charges for Replacement of Damaged Items Repairs to the Race Course Proper's surface will be based upon determinations made by VIR Management: Guard Rail: Each 12-foot Section $ 200; Each 20-foot Section $ 400; Damaged Uprights $ 85; End Caps $ 45 Cold Fire: Per Bottle $25 Oil Dry: Per Bag $15 Jersey Barrier: Each Section $ 350 Tire Bundles: Per Bundle $175 Styrofoam Barrier: Each Section $ 250 Brake Markers: Each Marker $25 Tire Belting: $4 Per Foot + $100 Per Hour Labor (3 people) Apex Cones: Each Cone $10 Transports to Hospital: Using VIR's ambulance $ 485 Life Flights: Cost of EMS Consumables $TBD Purple K Fire Extinguisher: Recharging $300 Damaged Pedestals in Paddock: Pedestal - Repair & Replace $ 1000; Electrical Box - Repair & Replace $ 800 Damaged Poles in Paddock: Replacement / Per Pole $450; Labor $250 Spectator Fence Poles: Replacement / Per Pole $300 Catch Fence Damage: To be billed based on damage incurred; cost will vary depending on type. (END) 14