Suffolk
Suffolk is located in southeastern Virginia with population of 95,000, approximately 135 miles from Virginia International Raceway. The city serves Hampton Roads region with access to VIR, Summit Point (220 miles), and Dominion Raceway (170 miles). Local motorsport community participates through SCCA Tidewater Region organizing autocross and regional events. The area's military presence and growing population support active car culture.
Virginia International Raceway (135 miles south, 2.25 hours) operates as primary track with Full Course (3.27 miles) hosting 200+ track days through NASA, Chin, TrackDaze, PCA, BMW CCA. Pricing $400-650 per day. VIR features Climbing Esses, elevation changes, and professional racing including IMSA and Trans-Am. Dominion Raceway (170 miles north) provides modern facility with road course, oval, and drag strip.
SCCA Tidewater Region hosts autocross at Hampton Roads venues attracting 40-70 competitors monthly. Membership $115, events $50-60. PCA Potomac extends to Tidewater with autocross and track days. Richmond Raceway (100 miles) hosts NASCAR and autocross program. Karting at facilities in Richmond and North Carolina. Rally through SCCA RallyCross. Suffolk benefits from I-664 and Route 58 access. Cars and Coffee events occur regularly. The city provides motorsport access with Hampton Roads amenities and moderate coastal climate enabling year-round participation.