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Caroll Shelby, winner of VIR's first race (August 1957) in his Maserati, shares smiles with track founder Ed Kemm
Photo by Leon Townsend

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Carroll Shelby gets ready for his first race at VIR (August 1957)
Photo by Leon Townsend

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Official Tex Hopkins congratulates 1958 race winner Walt Hansgen and his team manage Alfred Momo
Photo by Leon Townsend

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Exotic, sleek "modifieds" were a key attraction in late 50's and early 60's races.
Here Roger Penske leads the April 1962 field in his Cooper-Maserati.
photo by Leon Towwnsend

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Shelby Cobra kicks up dust at Oak Tree turn. 
photo by Hugh Cashion

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VW-powered Formula Vee cars were popular in the early 1970's
photo courtesy of Phil Allen

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Light, powerful Formula A and B cars gridding for a 1969 race
photo by Marvin Scruggs

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Popular sports cars racing in 1961 - Jaguar, Austin-Healey, and Porsche.
VIR's Timing & Scoring "Pagoda" in the background
photo by Gene Bell

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Horsepower and handling - Chevy-powered Lola vs. Ford-powered Cobra in the late 60's
photo courtesy of Mike Rembold

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Pontiac GTO vs. Porsche 911 duel
Battles between American and European sedans were common at VIR in the early 70's.
 - BMWs, Mustangs, Corvettes, and Camaros were also popular
photo courtesy of Mike Rembold

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Amateur SCCA racers enjoyed agile lightweight sports racers throughout VIR's history
photo courtesy of Phil Allen

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The legendary Austin-Healey "Bug-eye" Sprite was well-suited to VIR's twisty circuit
photo by Tommy Estridge

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The 1966 Trans-Am race at VIR featured American Mustangs, Barracudas, and Darts vs. European
Alfa Romeos, Lotuses, and BMWs - and American NASCAR and SCCA drivers vs. top-notch Europeans
photos by Watts Hill, Jr.

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Richard Petty's Barracuda in the rain at the 1966 Trans-Am
photo by Roger Blanchard

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NASCAR star Curtis Turner in his Mustang at the 1966 Trans-Am
photo by Roger Blanchard.

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Production-based sports cars provided affordable exciting amateur racing at VIR.
Here an Alfa Romeo chases two Triumphs down the hill
photo courtesy of Phil Allen

Many more photos can be found by going to www.virhistory.com