Veterans Race of Remembrance to Return to VIR

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The Veterans Race of Remembrance will return to Virginia International Raceway in November for the second edition of the race, which will see an extended race length and an expanded class structure.

Set for Nov. 5-8, the race will now be eight hours in length, after the inaugural edition, won by Operation Motorsport, ran to six hours.

Additionally, prototype classes have been added, including the Sebeco NP01 and Radical platforms.

In addition to the on-track racing, the last year’s event featured a heroes dinner, a formal trackside remembrance service, and the deep integration of veterans in operational, technical, and competitive roles throughout the paddock.

“The first year at VIR confirmed that this event has both meaning and momentum,” said Operation Motorsport co0founder and chairman Diezel Lodder.

“In 2026, our focus is on building something durable—stronger racing, broader participation, and an even greater opportunity for veterans to contribute in real, mission-driven roles.

“Extending the race and expanding the classes allows us to do exactly that.”

While inspired by a long-standing tradition of remembrance through motorsport, the Veterans Race of Remembrance has quickly established its own identity—rooted in North American racing culture and Operation Motorsport’s core belief that Team, Identity, and Purpose are essential to recovery.

All proceeds from the Veterans Race of Remembrance support Operation Motorsport, a veteran-led and operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving medically retired and injured service members across the U.S. and Canada through immersive motorsport opportunities.

Additional details regarding final race format, class structures, support series, and participation opportunities will be announced in the months ahead.

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