Alton, Va. -This weekend, the Virginia International Raceway will hold its biggest race of the year.
Friday marked the beginning of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship racing season, which will run through Sunday.
The event will also include food trucks, bouncy houses, and go-cart racing.
This weekend, over 30,000 people are anticipated to attend the racetrack at VIR.
“On a Friday afternoon, we’re already bringing lots of people in. I hope they’re spending lots of money here locally with everybody and everybody here shows them their best side of southern hospitality to make them come back often and bring their friends,” said Connie Nyholm, co-owner of VIR.
The racing starts every day at 8:30 am and goes until 5:30 pm.
Children under the age of 12 can get in for free, and tickets may be purchased either at the gate or online.
Kids under 12 get in free and tickets can be bought at the gate or online.
