Every year we offer drivers and teams an experience unlike any other, allowing for time to fine tune competition vehicles before upcoming races, receiving marketing and promo, and facetime with sponsors and attendees.  The HyperFest Rally Shakedown gives both experienced and novice drivers an opportunity to shake down their car and primarily get some additional seat time in between events. Whether you're dusting off your race shoes, or getting behind the wheel for the first time, there is something for everyone!


What’s in it for you?

🚗 Free on-site camping – Stay close to the action!

🎟️ Up to 2 free GA tickets for your crew

🏁 Free entry + opportunity for free testing

🆕 Brand-new rally course for 2025!

🍔 Food truck & dessert truck in DirtWorld all weekend

💰​ Portion of ride-along sales given to drivers for actual ride-alongs given. 

🔧Chance to walk away with swag, new brake pads and more!

It’s the perfect chance to get seat time, show off your skills, and introduce fans to the thrill of rally racing. Sign-up soon, there are only 20 slots available! 

​Event Details:

Date(s): May 16-18, 2025 (required attendance Saturday only, Friday highly encouraged*)

Location: VIRginia International Raceway, 1245 Pine Tree Rd, Alton, VA 24520

Interested and want to know more? Email amanda@hyper-fest.com

Friday kicks off with an afternoon Driver/Team Parc Expose style Meet & Greet at the Rally Sponsor Vendor Booths and a Test 'N Tune Shakedown session on the new rally course. Saturday, drivers will give attendees the rides of their life around the rally course, and the day will end with an optional evening Test 'N Tune Shakedown session. Sunday will offer an optional Test N TuneShakedown Session in the morning.

All rally participants MUST have a full caged, logbooked stage rally car and be able to pass a basic tech inspection in order to participate in activities. We accept rally licenses from the American Rally Association (ARA), NASA Rallysport and Canadian Association of RallySport (CARS).  Cars do not need to be registered or insured as the event takes place on private property.

SPONSORED AND SUPPORTED BY:

Exedy USA
Racetreads
Hawk Performance - Official Brake Pad of HyperFest
5Star Design
Racing for Heroes

"HyperFest Rally Test N Tune logo with a background outline of a racing track and a dirt effect on the text."

SCHEDULE


1200-1300 Check-In & Tech (Event Vinyl Installed by 5Star Design)

1300-1400 Driver's Meeting/Social Hour/Professional Photos

1400 Drivers Meeting

1430-1630  Meet & Greet/Dinner @ Rally Sponsors Booths

1700-1830 Test N Tune Shakedown Fun Run Session I

1830 SHUT IT DOWN

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

*0830 Tech Inspection by Appt Only for late comers/Saturday ONLY attendance - MUST be arranged PRIOR to the event by contacting Amanda.

0900 Drivers Meeting & Parade/Practice Lap

1000 Public Ride-Alongs Begin

~1630 Ride-Alongs End

1700-1830 Optional Night Test 'N Tune Shakedown Fun Runs Session II

1830 SHUT IT DOWN

SUNDAY

1000-1200 Optional Test ‘N Tune Shakedown Fun Runs Session III

1200 Tear Down / Pack Out

1400 DirtWorld CLOSED

1800 HyperFest Ends

RALLY - EVENT DETAILS


Check-In and Tech will be conducted at the metal pavilion located in the Go-Kart parking lot on the VIR premises Friday morning. (Location subject to change).

  • Vehicles are required to arrive clean in order for professional vinyl installation to take place. 

  • Drivers are required to participate in the following activities on Friday/Saturday-

    • Sponsor Meet & Greet on Friday which is currently being held at the event sponsors’ tents

    • Providing rally rides to spectators on Saturday from 1000- 1630

  • It takes a village to run a rally, so please expect to volunteer at some point during the weekend to help keep the event running smoothly. This typically refers to the Saturday Ride-Along portion.  Registered teams will be expected to assist passengers when getting in and out of their rally cars; including but not limited to, adjusting harness belts, ensuring riders understand where their feet/hands should be placed and answering any questions regarding their specific ride along with the team's driver, etc…

  • We will be running in alternating groups by the hour during the ride-alongs as we know cars and people can easily overheat in the summer. 

  • Please be prepared and ensure that you bring along sunscreen, snacks and water during the event. There will be a couple of food trucks in the rally area this year. 

  • FREE camping is available on site in DirtWorld where the rally course is. More information will be shared as the event approaches. Showers and bathrooms are available on the VIR grounds. Keep in mind, May is known for rain & heat, so please be prepared if you are camping/tenting.

  • There are hotel accommodations available in the surrounding areas within a 30 minute drive. 

  • There will be no issuing of log books at this event. 

  • There will be no issuing of licenses.

  • All cars must be pre-approved to attend by the Chief of Scrutineering and carry a current log book. Any vehicle attending that does not present proof of a log book will be unable to participate in the event activities. 

  • Vehicles must be able to pass a basic tech inspection. 

    • Fire extinguishers must be up to date and location labeled on the vehicle. 

    • First aid kit must be visible.

  • Drivers are required to wear a current racing helmet and neck restraint, and 5 or 6 point harness during all testing sessions. 

    • Race suits are encouraged, but not required.

    • Closed toed shoes must be worn by any driver/passenger in the vehicle. 

  • There will be no licenses or memberships issued. Drivers must possess a current rally license or have held an active license prior to the event within the last 365 days We are accepting licenses from the following sanctions: American Rally Association (ARA), NASA RallySport, and Canadian Association of RallySport (CARS).

  • Each driver of the vehicle must pay a separate registration fee. Please discuss with Amanda if you plan on having 2 or more drivers during the event. 

  • Drivers must sign a NASA racing waiver upon arrival at the event.

  • Drivers must acquire and provide the Rally Director with a free NASA member number. Instructions will be provided after registration in your confirmation email. 

  • You may run during Test N Tune with a passenger who is 18 years of age or older, and who has signed the event waiver. 

  • Drivers meetings will be offered all 3 days for a quick recap of expectations for the day. 

  • In the event that a driver has not competed in stage rally prior to the event, they must contact the Rally Director (Amanda@hyper-fest.com) in advance of the event. Novice drivers will be permitted, however there are no “novice courses” available. 

  • Novices will not be permitted to give ride-alongs on Saturday if they have no prior racing/driving experience. 

  • Teams are required to install (all supplied) event sponsor logos on their vehicles. 

  • All sanctioned body and conflicting event sponsorship branding must be covered up. 

  • Supplemental regulations will be provided via email which will include the following information: schedule, entry fees, and basic rules/regulations. 


A friendly reminder- when you leave VIR, please leave it in better condition than when you arrived. You are responsible for cleaning up all of your trash/belongings. We want to be able to return in future years. (Pack it in, pack it out).

Valid driver’s license.

  • Proof of logbook from a recognized rally sanction (ARA, NASA, CARS). 

  • License issued from American Rally Association (ARA), NASA RallySport, and Canadian Association of RallySport (CARS).

driver requirements

PARC EXPOSE / MEET & GREET

Drivers are encouraged to bring their team rally swag and posters to sign and handout to attendees. While not required during Parc Expose, weather permitting (we understand it gets hot at this time of year) you are encouraged to come in your race suits or team gear. Cars are expected to be presentable (mud is welcome) and will be parked near the rally sponsor's displays within the vendor midway.

MEDIA SUPPORT

On our HyperFest Rally social platforms, we will be giving drivers and teams shoutouts prior to the event to give additional support to the rally community. Make sure to fill out your profile completely during online registration and include any of your sponsors. Please be prepared to provide at least 1 quality action shot of your car, and one headshot or team shot, a photo of your driver’s license and logbook when registering online. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Rally Director (Amanda) at amanda@hyper-fest.com

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frequently asked questions

  • Drivers must possess a current rally license prior to the event. We are accepting licenses from the following sanctions: American Rally Association (ARA), NASA RallySport, and Canadian Association of Rally Sport (CARS). Drivers must possess a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age (16 with parental consent). Their rally car must also possess a valid logbook.

  • Participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid state or government issued photo ID.

  • Dress for this activity is a sleeved shirt (short sleeves are ok, just no tank tops), long pants, and closed toed shoes (no Crocs or slip-ons). Because this event takes place in May, we understand it may be warm during the day at the event. You are welcome to bring a change of clothes and change before and after your session if you prefer.

  • Yes, however if you do not have a helmet, loaner helmets will be available for you to use during your ride. If you'd like to wear your own helmet, it must be a SNELL SA2015 rated or newer helmet.

  • Once. Each ride-along consists of one (1) lap around the VIRginia International Raceway Rally Course.

  • Yes, you may sign up for more than one ride-along, in fact many do in order to experience the various models available for rides.

  • Unfortunately no. Due to the nature of the event, to ensure we stay on schedule, and give rides to everyone who signs up, we cannot guarantee which driver and/or buggy you will receive a ride from. When possible, we will try out best to accommodate you, but we simply can't promise it. We apologize for any inconvenience the may cause you, but assure you that all drivers are professionals, equally talented, and that you will have the utmost fun in any of their buggies. In the event that you are requesting a specific driver, please email the rally director at hyperfestrally@gmail.com.

  • Yes, however we ask that you do so with some hesitation. Please ask the drivers beforehand. As much as you want to relive the excitement of the ride and show your friends later on, if you're too busy focusing on what you are recording, you will most likely end up missing the actual live experience of the ride.

    After all that, if you still want to record your ride, we require that you have your phone or camera tethered with a leash or strap to ensure you don't drop it. Phones and cameras rarely escape the track in the same condition as when they left your hand. Also, selfie sticks are not allowed and we require that you keep your hands in the car at all times and do not block the driver's view while filming.