This year’s HyperFest starts at 8:00AM on Friday, May 17th and ends at 5:00PM Sunday, May 19th at VIRginia International Raceway, located on the Virginia/North Carolina border.

VIRginia International Raceway

1245 Pine Tree Road

Alton, VA 24520

434-822-7700

Box office hours are:

Friday 8:00AM - 8:30PM (Spectators)

Saturday 8:00AM - 8:00PM (Spectators)

Sunday 8:00AM - 11:00AM (Spectators)

NOTE: If you arrive outside of these box office hours, you will not be able to get your credentials to enter the venue.

If you are a spectator, you will need to visit the box office during box office hours to receive your credentials for entry into the event.

If you are a NASA participant, you will be using the registration trailer to receive your credentials.

Registration trailer hours are:

Thursday 11:00AM -11:00PM

Friday 6:00AM - 11:00PM

Saturday 6:00AM - 2:00PM

Sunday 7:00AM - 11:00AM

NOTE: You must visit the registration trailer during hours of operation to ensure you receive all of your credentials. If you arrive outside of the registration trailer hours, you will not be able to get your credentials to enter the venue.

Once you have received your credentials from the box office, you will be able to enter/exit the venue 24 hours a day provided you keep your credentials.

NOTE: We strongly advise against unnecessary travel after 10PM.

HyperFest is a rain or shine event - we have held it in the past during rainy weather and it was still awesome!

There are no refunds or cancellations for purchases, which include HyperFest driver registrations, event tickets (Weekend GA Pass), camping registrations, activity registrations and/or other purchases made via HyperFest.com shop or our event ticketing website.

Yes, however you can save money by purchasing them online in advance here. Tickets start rolling out for sale online about 4 - 6 months before the event and gradually increase in price as the event nears. PRO TIP: You can get through the line faster if you purchase your tickets online (save money) and have them ready before arriving to HyperFest.

We offer discounts to active duty and veteran military (see a few topics below for details). We may at select times work with a partner that may be able to offer a small discount on GA tickets, but they will never be cheaper than our initial ticket prices offered when they first go on sale. Act fast, because the initial ticket quantities are limited and sell out quickly.

Yes, HyperFest is an all ages event! VIR even has a designated Family Camping Area. For more information on the Family Camping Area, click here. In addition to lots and lots of race cars for families to enjoy, we also have some spectator games geared towards kids, as well as their own dedicated Kid Zone that features several inflatables to keep them entertained, active, and hopefully wear them out so you can enjoy a good night’s sleep.

No, HyperFest is an all ages event. To make it even better for you and the family, kids 12 and under are FREE with a paid adult admission ticket. We ask that you add the number of “Under 12” tickets to your HyperFest account so that we can have the correct number of kid’s wristbands ready for pickup under your name at the box office when you arrive to VIR for the event.

Yes and thank you for your service! All active duty military will be admitted free while veterans will receive a 50% discount to HyperFest and all other VIR spectator events.

NOTE: Military tickets may be purchased online ahead of the event but they must still be picked up at the box office upon arrival to VIR as we can not verify status for online sales at the moment. Simply present a valid Common Access Card (CAC) military ID or DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) to the ticketing staff when you arrive to receive any applicable discounts. If you purchase a discounted ticket and do not have proof to verify your status you may have to pay the difference so please don’t forget to bring a valid Common Access Card (CAC) military ID or DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) with you.

We offer General Admission (GA) tickets which are valid for an individual day (i.e Saturday or Sunday) and all 3 days (Friday - Sunday). All attendees are required to have a GA ticket in order to enter the venue. We also offer two VIP packages (GRM and GRM+) that include a GA ticket, and some other awesome perks such as a HyperFest t-shirt, various ride-alongs, etc. Lastly, we offer tickets to participate in the various HyperFest activities such as ride-alongs, Power Wheels Downhill Attack, HyperDrives, Spectator Games, and so on.

NOTE: You must have a GA ticket to enter HyperFest, simply purchasing a ticket to participate in an activity or a camping pass does not grant access into the event. Please be sure to read all details regarding each ticketing and activity before purchasing.

All attendees are required to have a General Admission (GA) ticket in order to enter the venue. General Admission tickets are included with all NASA participants, UTCC participants, USDrift participants,Rally Test N Tune and Rally Cross participants, staff, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and media.

All attendees will need to arrive with their GA ticket either printed or available to scan on their mobile device when arriving to VIR.

General Parking is free. However, if you would like to spend the night or weekend, we have several camping options that may include space for a vehicle in your campsite.

Yes, you may find it here.

Yes, although we won't have it ready until the event nears to ensure we include everything at this year's event. Once it's ready, we will have it posted on the website for you.

• Everything but the kitchen sink. But seriously, just because you can camp doesn't mean you have to rough it. Here is a list of some things you might want to consider bringing:

• Rain gear (failure to bring it increases the chance of rain, bringing it decreases the chance of rain)

• Camping gear (tent, tarp, sleeping bag, pillow)

• Sweatshirt/windbreaker (it can get chilly overnight)

• Extra shoes/sneakers (just in case yours get wet, dirty, or you lose them. Don't even ask)

• Bug spray (we recommend the kind without DEET, but we all know it works better with it)

• Sunscreen (lots of it and apply it regularly)

• Hat (although there are a lot of trees at VIR, you probably won't be under any of them if you want to watch all the action)

• Water (it's May in Virginia, you're going to sweat and you need to stay hydrated)

• Trash bags (while there are plenty of trash cans around the venue, you don't want to have to make a trip every time you finish a beverage or snack, so fill up a bag and make less trips)

• Lantern/flashlight/headlamp/batteries (although it gets dark around 9 that time of year, you'll most likely be up later than that and walking around in the dark in an unfamiliar place isn't always the best idea)

• Extra set of keys (in case you drop or lose yours, 1300+ acres is a lot of ground to cover)

• Small luggage lock for your tent (while we like to think most people are honest and won't steal, it does happen, and while a luggage lock might not be 100% secure, at least it's better than nothing)

• Soap/shampoo/towel (there are showers on site, so you might as well freshen up each day)

• Earplugs (you'd be surprised at how good of an alarm clock a racecar can be at 8AM)

• Portable radio (you'll probably want some tunes at your campsite at some point throughout the weekend)

Yes, there is an ATM located in the North Paddock, as seen on this map.

Yes, in addition to the permanent bathrooms located around VIR, there will be plenty of port-o-potties set up around the venue as well. The showers are located in the North Paddock main concession building restrooms, at the North Paddock grid barn, just outside the North Paddock entrance, and the South Paddock tech shed as seen on this map. Please be considerate regarding water usage and do not waste water in any way.

VIR has several permanent onsite food and beverage options you can visit while attending HyperFEST, such as the Oak Tree Tavern and Connie's Pub and the Pagoda Grill. In addition to the VIR fixtures, we will also have several food vendors available for various times of the day. Exact times of operation and availability with vendors will be updated shortly.

Sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages must be in compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia ABC Regulations. Because HyperFest is a family event, VIR requires that all individuals consuming alcohol do so responsibly while maintaining orderly conduct. No underage drinking is permitted at any time. Beer and wine are available for sale at our concession stands, such as the Oak Tree Tavern, Pagoda Grill, and bars set up during the Music and After Party. Beer in coolers is permitted for individual consumption. Consumption of alcohol by any participant is expressly prohibited and shall not commence until all official functions of a specific series or event has been completed.

The use of any dangerous drugs or narcotics, as defined by Federal and/or state laws, by any attendee is specifically prohibited, unless prescribed by a doctor. However, any driver, crewmember, mechanic, or staff member found under the influence of marijuana, prescription or not, will be ejected and subject to suspension.

Yes, this is HyperFest. One of the best things about HyperFest is being able to camp out and hang with old and new friends, as well as enjoy everything this event has to offer. If you'd prefer to not camp out, there is a hotel located onsite at the track (although it sells out fast) and many other hotels available in neighboring towns such as Danville, VA, South Boston, VA, Roxboro, NC, and Milton, NC. NOTE: Camping out is the most fun though, plus you don’t have to waste time traveling back and forth to a hotel and going back through the Main Gate to get back in.

VIR offers golf carts for rent to both participants and spectators. You can learn more about their golf cart rental options by visiting Golf Cart Rentals.

All unlicensed pit, paddock and other off-road vehicles (i.e., golf cart, pit bike, ATV, etc.) used at VIR must be registered with VIR and have a current off-road vehicle pass displayed on the vehicle at all times. You can purchase your Off-Road Vehicle Pass online here.

VIR discourages bringing pets to the track. However, pets will be allowed if they are leashed and cleaned up behind. Otherwise, VIR will locate the owner and both will be asked to leave. Do not take leashed pets onto False Grid or pit areas. Pets are not allowed in any of VIR’s buildings, concession areas, or lodging locations. If pets are found in lodging locations, guests are subject to a cleaning fee of $100 for The Lodge at VIR and the Pit Lane Rooms and $200 at The Villas at South Bend. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN VEHICLES UNATTENDED.

Yes, and we would appreciate all the help we can get. For more information on volunteering, please head over here.

Yes, if you can't make it to the event or want to give yours away, you may transfer it to another individual of your choice. After April 1 and through the event weekend, you will be able to reassign any unused GA ticket, camping pass, or activity listed in your Attendee Dashboard to another person. So as long as the ticket is valid, you are able to transfer it and the individual you transfer it to accepts it to their Attendee Dashboard. More details on how to utilize the Attendee Dashboard will be available on April 1, 2024.

16 & 17 year olds may participate provided they have a valid State or Government issued ID, a parent/legal guardian present during the event, and a waiver signed by both parties.

For a list of available options, please visit VIR's Fuel Information Page for current information on fuel grades offered.

If you lose something, hopefully someone will turn it in. You are welcome to stop by the VIR Administration Building (as seen on this map) and check to see if your item has been recovered during daytime hours.

VIR has their own app and included on the VIR app during the HyperFest weekend will be an activities map, schedule, and other helpful items to make your visit to HyperFest and VIR more enjoyable. The VIR app is available for Apple products on the App Store and Android products on Google Play.

Yes! All of the action of HyperFest can be seen on our livestream, hosted on HyperFest YouTube Page.

While we prefer warm and sunny days, it doesn't always happen to work out that way. Since the event is in May, showers have been known to make a brief appearance. Because HyperFest is an outdoor event, we run rain or shine, but that doesn't mean you still can't have fun. However, if there is heavy rain and/or very muddy conditions, we may not be able to conduct everything as planned such as Off-Road and Rally related activities for safety reasons.

If you or your company/organization would like to have a vendor booth at HyperFest, simply head over here.

Thank you for being interested in being a part of HyperFest. We would love to have you be a part of HyperFest. For more information, head over here.

YES:

Alcohol (VIR Policy)

Food/Drinks

Coolers

Tents

Chairs

Cameras

Portable Camping Grill/Cook Outs (VIR policy)

Generator (VIR policy)

ATVs, Golf Carts, Mini Bikes (VIR policy)

Pets (VIR policy)

NO:

Weapons

Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Fireworks

Illegal Substances

Vending (sharing, yes. Selling, only if you are a vendor)

Campfires/Ground fires (VIR policy)

Climbing on/over fences

Hover Boards or single wheeled powered vehicles

Smoking in any buildings or on "hot" track areas

We make every effort to create a safe and secure environment at HyperFest. On-site security will be available 24 hours a day throughout the event and emergency medical staff will be available a half hour prior to and a half hour after the track is hot. If you need any assistance, please ask any HyperFest, VIR, or security staff member for assistance.

WHERE: First Aid is located in the North Paddock, as denoted by the red cross in a white circle on this map.

Lots of things can happen on at HyperFest: bee stings, arm-wrestling injuries, dehydration, or just a splinter. That’s why there is First Aid with VIR medical staff for your safety.

WHERE: You can find our security staff roaming through every campground, course, building, let's just say the entire venue.

Our security staff is trained to help make sure everyone has a good time and stays safe. If you have a security issue in the campgrounds, don't worry, security is available 24 hours a day. Security patrols in golf carts and trucks will roam the campground areas at all times and can assist you if needed. If security does address you and ask you to do something (like turn the music down to a reasonable level late at night), we ask that you oblige and do so respectfully. They don't enjoy raining on your parade any more than you do, they're just doing their job to ensure everyone stays safe and has a great time.

All vehicles may be searched while on VIR property (which you should definitely keep in mind when deciding what to bring).

The roads inside VIR might not look like the city streets you're accustomed to, but for emergency and maintenance vehicles, they do the job as long as you keep them open. Which is what we ask you to do. Please park in designated areas only and don’t drive around the site. If you park in a place other than where you are supposed to, you might get towed. Walk on the sides of the roads, and please let all official vehicles through, as it could be time sensitive.

Yes. However we do ask that you limit the amount of driving once inside the venue when possible. There are a lot of people that walk around HyperFest including kids so please be cautious when driving around inside the venue. And please do no cruise up and down the road not only does it cause congestion but it's unnecessary. Simply drive into the venue proceed to either General Parking or if you’re camping to your campsite (we'll give you a map when you arrive, plus we'll have staff helping direct you) and park. Once parked if you need to get around and don't feel like walking we do have several tram stops that will get you around the venue or you can bring your own golf cart pit bike or similar vehicle and purchase an Off-Road Vehicle Pass online here.

Yes. When you leave if you plan on coming back (either that same day or the next) please stop at the Main Gate ticket booth and the gate staff there will be happy to give you whatever credentials you will need in order to get back into HyperFest when you return.