About this event
Join Us on May 8th for the Lightning Lap: The Track Day on VIR's Grand Course Fueled by Car and Driver and Kaizen Autosport.
Take on VIR's 4.1 Mile 24 Turn Grand Course. This course is a thrilling mix of challenging corners and high-speed straights. Going fast here requires power and grip and resilience, plus a whole lot of confidence.
There are two run groups for Enthusiast Drivers with no track experience and Advanced Drivers ready to set their fastest time.
Price is $795 per driver and includes catered lunch wiht Car and Driver editors
ENTHUSIAST GROUP (limited to 30 drivers maximum)
We welcome drivers who have never been on a track or have fewer than 5 High-Performance Driver Education track days to our Enthusiasts Group.
In four 30-minute driving sessions, you'll follow our professional instructors around the 4.1-mile Grand Course at high speed. As you gain experience and confidence, we will designate passing zones where point-bys will be required. This structured approach ensures a blend of excitement and safety, offering participants the ultimate racing experience within a controlled, low-risk environment.
EXPERIENCED GROUP (limited to a maximum 25 cars on track)
Experienced drivers must have at least 5 HPDE track days at any racetrack to compete.
Drivers will be split into two groups for five 30-minute driving sessions. Experienced drivers who wish to compete for the fastest lap will be categorized into one of 10 Street and Race Cars classes. The Car and Driver staff will verify classing for street cars based on the MSRP of the base car. The race car classing is determined by the entrant stating the current value of their vehicle.
Street Car Classes - LL1 Under $40k | LL2 $40k to $75k | LL3 $75k to $140k | LL4 $140k to $280k | LL5 Over $280k
Racecar Classes - Prototype: LLP1 Under 125k | LLP2 Over 125k | GT Cars LLR1 Under 65k | LLR2 65k to 125k | LLR3 Over 125k
Each class winner will receive a Certificate, Car and Driver media online recognition, and an All-Access Road and Track Subscription.
A transponder is required to run the Lightning Lap Time Trial; You can rent one from us when registering or use your own. Transponders must be AMB (Mylaps), and the number is required.
If you prefer to rent a car for the day, we have over 15 high-performance cars available, including:
Radical SR3s, BMW M235i/240i's, Nissan 350Z's, 718 Porsche Cayman's, Chevy Camaro SS 1LE's, Ginetta G56 GTA's, Audi R8 GT4's, and a Lamborghini Super Trofeo.
Click to see Car and Driver Historical Laptimes
Event Schedule: May 8th, 2024 Lightning Lap Track Day Schedule.pdf
Grand Course Track Map:
Event requirements
All drivers must sign the liabilty waiver: 2024 Liability Waiver for May 8th Track Day.pdf
Drivers must complete car tech inspection form below or provide evidence of a current inspection from another HPDE group, driving club, or racing association. Here is tech inspection form to complete: Kaizen Autosport Annual Technical Inspection Form.pdf
If you are planning to run the Lightning Lap Time Trial, you can rent a transponder from us for $75; check the box when registering to reserve. If you have your own transponder, it must be AMB (Mylaps) and we need the transponder number.
