Not just a place for cars…
Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit, known for its diverse range of car, motorcycle, and karting events, also plays a crucial role as a host for essential training programs.
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Perfectly Porsche
With a waitlist longer than the tire marks it leaves behind, the Porsche GT4RS is the new hot commodity in “P” cars. With the same 4L naturally aspirated engine from the GT3 but a bunch of go-fast bits and all of it packaged as a mid-engined car, it’s not hard to see why everyone is clamoring for it. And that’s before the rumour that it may be the last hurrah for the sports car’s internal combustion engine (GASP!).
For The Track Enthusiast
Should you ever find yourself seeking a unique gift for the automotive enthusiast in your life, Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit carries a large assortment of motorsport related items ranging from racing shoes and helmets to branded mugs and water bottles. VIMC is also an exclusive distributor of the coveted GULF merchandise line. Please feel free to inquire to find your perfect gift!
Ford and Audi Join Formula 1
Formula 1’s appeal is undeniable. With Netflix’s successful ‘Drive to Survive’ series introducing F1 to wider audiences (especially in the United States) and Liberty Media’s push to get the sport into more homes than ever, it is not hard to see why.
Circuit Pro Tips | Driving Lines
No racing experience is complete without navigating a challenging set of corners. The approach you take will affect your lap times dramatically, and it can be hard to determine what the best line is.
High-Performance Circuit Taxi | Audi RS3 LMS
This experience takes you on high-speed laps of the Circuit with one of our experienced driving instructors. As you enter the final corner during the warmup lap, brace yourself for five unforgettable hot laps!
Nicole Havrda | Meeting a Local Rising Star
Nicole is an impressive 17-year-old marvel currently racing a Formula 3 car in the Formula Pro USA and Formula Regional America series in the United States. How she got here is nothing short of impressive.
Circuit Fleet Spotlight | Brilliant BRZ
We are excited to welcome two new BRZs to our fleet, its proven abilities and prioritizing of the driver's experience make it a perfect fit for tackling the 19-corners of Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit.
Circuit Fleet Spotlight | Lotus Elise
Produced from 1996 to 2022 over three generations, the Elise garnered significant acclaim over its life as one of the most dynamic and rewarding sportscars to experience, and often served as a benchmark for other carmakers for handling.
What is Octane?
Everyone who has been to the gas pumps knows about different fuel grades. Typically 87, 89, 91, and sometimes 93. You may even know that the numbers correspond to the fuels' octane rating - but what is octane, and why is a higher number usually perceived as better?