In the world of motorsport racing, VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is legendary as one of the country’s first permanent road racing circuits. Located at the Virginia-North Carolina border, VIR features 1,300 acres of world-class facilities and resort club amenities just an hour’s drive from the Raleigh-Durham metro area.
The rolling hills and lush forest are home to a 3.27-mile road course, as well
After a long, cold winter, it’s time for track cars to come out of hibernation in many parts of the country. There’s a lot that can go wrong when a car sits for months, so here’s a refresher for getting vehicles out of storage.
The new year marks an important milestone for one Lockton Motorsports partner, the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), which officially formed 30 years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Three decades later, NASA is still bringing high quality motorsports events to all level of enthusiasts across the country. Here’s a look back at National Auto Sport
Pittsburgh International Race Complex is a favorite destination of motorsports fans in Western Pennsylvania. Located just 45 minutes northwest of downtown Pittsburgh, “Pitt Race” is tucked into the scenic rolling hills of Wampum, Pennsylvania. The 427-acre facility features three track configurations for race cars, sports cars and motorcycles, plus kart racing, driver training and autocross amenities.
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With 2020 fading into the rear-view mirror, many motorsports participants are letting out a sigh of relief. The challenges and difficulties of last year were many, and like you, Lockton Motorsports is wishing for more health and happiness for everyone in 2021.
Even so, every day at the track is a chance for self-reflection and an opportunity for improvement. Reflecting on our own
Some motorsports participants are lucky enough to live just down the street from their favorite track. Getting their track car to an event is almost as easy as a regular workday commute. But most of us aren’t that geographically lucky.
For many participants, getting the car to the track can take hours and cover hundreds of miles. It’s not the kind of trip
If you’re like many motorsports enthusiasts, your modified track car is one of a kind. It’s common to make modifications to your vehicle to get the best performance during HPDE, track days and time trial events. But how do you go about insuring car modifications?
But it can be difficult to explain the value these upgrades add when you’re talking to some insurers.
You hate to see vehicle fires at the track, but it’s even worse when it’s your vehicle that catches fire. It’s important to know what to do in case of a fire and what safety precautions you can take to minimize the risk of vehicle fires during HPDE events.
A car can catch fire without warning with flames that spread rapidly
NCM Motorsports Park is located in what many call the Corvette capital of the world—Bowling Green, Kentucky. Right next door is the National Corvette Museum and the Corvette-producing GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The 200-acre facility features five road racing circuit configurations for sports cars, race cars and motorcycles.
History of NCM Motorsports Park
Leaders at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green first
In a typical summer, HPDE events and track days slow down in the hottest days of summer. However, with the cancellations and postponements early in the season due to COVID-19, many tracks have events planned through the hot days of July and August.
With increased temperatures in the car and on the blacktop, staying cool at the