Recently, some customers and friends of the Circuit purchased a race car to participate in the Lemons Grassroots Racing Series. While these individuals have prior experience with track days, they have limited exposure to wheel-to-wheel racing. Track days and races involve fast cars on closed courses, but there are notable differences.
Recently, some customers and friends of the Circuit purchased a race car to participate in the Lemons Grassroots Racing Series. While these individuals have prior experience with track days, they have limited exposure to wheel-to-wheel racing. Track days and races involve fast cars on closed courses, but there are notable differences.
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.
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!).
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
