Registration now open for Oktoberfast at VIR.

It won't be long until the air turns a bit cooler and the racing heats up again at Virginia International Raceway. The annual NASA event will be October 7-9 at the VIR track just outside of Danville VA. Scheduled events include HPDE 1-4, time trials, sprint races, OG Racing HyperDrives™, SuperComp School, instructor clinic, test & tune, open practice, and Twilight Kart Enduros. There will also be an awards dinner on Saturday night. Drivers can register at the NASA Racing website.

This is a three day event for race teams but for spectators, the most action will occur on Saturday and most of Sunday. OktoberFast always has a very large number of BMW's, especially e30's, but plenty of brands are represented including Mazda, Porsche, Nissan, and Lotus. If you've never been to VIR before, you're in for a great time. The 3.27 mile track is considered by many to be one of the finest road courses in America, yet the atmosphere is relaxed and personal. As long as you stay on the safe side of the tire barriers, visitors are free to walk just about anywhere on the property and talk to the drivers and crews. Restaurants are on site along with a speed shop, a hotel, classrooms, and a separate Kart track. Spectator seating is limited so I suggest you bring your own folding chairs. And don't forget your camera and sunblock lotion!

VIR hasn't posted a link to buy tickets yet, but normally a one day pass is only $10, making it one of the cheapest, legal good times around. I'll keep you updated as more information is made available.