Announcing the
VIR Gold Cup 50th Anniversary Week-end

Corsa Rossa to Host Gold Cup Car Show

Alton, Va. (Jan. 18) - VIRginia International Raceway is pleased to announce that the Corsa Rossa organization will host and organize the 2007 Gold Cup Car Show, which will be part of the Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races over the weekend of June 8-10.

Corsa Rossa is a North Carolina-based organization devoted primarily to classic Italian cars, but welcomes owners and enthusiasts of all interesting cars.

The Gold Cup Car Show, which will take place on Saturday, June 9, has become part of the annual Gold Cup tradition at VIR, and is open to all interesting cars. There is no fee to enter the car show, but Corsa Rossa does encourage donations for the Brenner Children's Hospital. Entrants and guests will be required to purchase an admission ticket at the gate.

Gold Cup Car Show entrants will compete for trophies, and will be allowed to tour the full 3.27-mile VIR circuit during lunch. In addition, they will be able to take touring laps on the 1.1-mile Patriot Course in the afternoon following the conclusion of the car show.

The Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races is VIR's signature, self-sanctioned vintage racing event. Dedicated to "reviving the vintage spirit," the Gold Cup places the emphasis on fun and camaraderie rather than outright victory. The event has received rave reviews for its mix of low-key on- and off-track fun, and grids are assembled based on car/driver combinations rather than engine displacement or year of manufacture, guaranteeing close racing from the front to the back of the pack. Three days of on-track action will be complemented by off-track activities including parties, live music, a car show and a fun karting enduro for race entrants.

This year's event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of VIR's opening in 1957. Among the highlights of the weekend, in addition to the Gold Cup Car Show, will be: A Celebration of VIR's 50th Anniversary with Very Special Guests and Cars; "Storytime" with special guests, reminiscing and answering questions in an informal setting; the public debut of a specially-commissioned painting by Mike Mate illustrating the most significant cars and drivers in VIR's history; a signing party with the artist and drivers depicted in the painting; the annual "Black and White Party" for drivers, crew and guests at VIR's antebellum Plantation Clubhouse; and a weekend full of old-fashioned vintage racing, the way it was meant to be!

There will be no featured marque for the weekend, other than "VIR History Cars and Drivers." VIR encourages everyone who raced at the track or has a car that raced at the track between 1957 and 1974 to come back for the big weekend.

"We are very pleased to be involved with VIR and the 2007 Gold Cup Car Show," said Corsa Rossa's Bill Dymond. "It is a beautiful facility, and with one of America's finest vintage racing weekends on tap, will be a perfect backdrop for our cars. We're really looking forward to the weekend."

"We are very happy that the Corsa Rossa organization has teamed up with us to present the Gold Cup Car Show during the Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races weekend," said VIR general manager Josh Lief. "We're looking forward to a great selection of interesting and beautiful cars, and we know that it will be a perfect complement to the racing action."

Advance three-day Super Tickets for the Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races will be priced at $30 ($27 for Jaguar Club attendees) At the gate, three-day Super Tickets will be priced at $40. Also, single-day tickets will be available for Friday ($10, gate only), Saturday ($15 advance/$20 gate) and Sunday ($15 advance/$20 gate). VIR is a family-friendly facility, where children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Spectator camping is available. Call 434-822-7700 x300 or x116 for advance ticket sales.

For more information on VIRginia International Raceway, visit the track's website at www.virclub.com or telephone 434-822-7700. For more information on Corsa Rossa, or to register to enter the Gold Cup Car Show, visit their website at www.corsarossa.com.

What is the Cost?

The cost of the 3 day ticket in advance is $27 for groups from 10 through 100 tickets, which Virginai Jaguar Club members would qualify for. At the gate it would be $40. Tickets can be mailed to you or club members can pick them up at will call .

Is there a car show the Jag club can enter?

The Corsa Rossa car club folks who will be managing the Gold Cup car show and they would be delighted to have the Virginia Jaguar Club Members participate in the car show. Please call either Bill Diamond at 336 312 6628 or Ron Craybell at 336 207 1896. There is no concours at this event.

What other events will happen during this weekend?

There is a Black and white Party for Race drivers and crew only Friday evening, amd if enough VJC people suign up in advance, members might be able to attend. We do have a party Saturday evening with a band, it is pay as you go for food and drink, we are still planning this but it is tentively planned to be at the Tavern where Connie's Pub and the Tavern restaurant are located. The band would play on the front Porch of the Tavern, the party would spill over onto the front Lawn.

Track touring

Go Karting Session Available

What kind of Accommodations are Available?>

Hampton Inn, 920 Durham Road, Roxboro, NC
(336) 599-8800 (ask for the Carolina Jaguar Club "Room Block" rate)

What are the Ticket Costs?

Advance three-day Super Tickets for the Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races will be priced at $30 ($27 "advance sale" to CJC & VJC members). At the gate, for Friday ($10, gate only), Saturday ($15 advance/$20 gate) and Sunday ($15 advance/$20 gate). VIR is a family-friendly facility, where children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Spectator camping is available. Call 434-822-7700 x300 or x116 for advance ticket sales.