VIR Oak Tree Tribute

If you know VIR, you know we love our fans and our iconic Oak Tree. Standing majestically until July 1, 2013, Oak Tree towered over the South end of the track. To this day we still share stories and fond memories of the time Oak Tree spent with us. In order to continue Oak Tree's legacy, we invite you to visit "Son of Oak Tree" located in the southern portion of the property. We remember you each and every day, dear friend. Thanks for everything.
Video and Story courtesy of VIR fan, Scott Dwyer.
The story behind the painting: www.scottmdwyer.com/journal/2...

[@randymillsjr.1730]

Miss the old tree

[@realestatesolutions3-dtour735]

I've been to many road courses in the USA and VIR is by far my favorite it feels like I'm home when I go through those gates.

[@SamanthaEatsCookies]

I'm going in the fall and I just can't wait to see the track. I got tickets in November and ever since then I've been looking for things on the track and this really gives a feel of how special it is.

[@jbrudert]

Please plant a new oak tree 🌳

[@realestatesolutions3-dtour735]

They have

[@VIRnow1957]

Yes, we planted a seedling from Oak Tree which we call Son of Oak Tree just outside of the turn between the bleachers. Unfortunately, racing regulations will not allow a tree where Oak Tree once stood as it was grandfathered into the rules before it fell.

[@jbrudert]

@@VIRnow1957 i hear you, but maybe the regulations should be changed. Or make a large inflatable one that poses no danger to the drivers 😇

[@VIRnow1957]

@@jbrudert we wish it was that easy!

[@RowdyCM]

I feel privileged to have raced VIR prior to the oak’s demise, and to have one of the souvenir medallions made from it.

[@bobroberts2371]

The text at the very beginning of this vid is so dim it is unreadable.