Veterans Race of Remembrance Returns to VIR, November 5–8, 2026 | | Expanded endurance format and prototype classes build on a powerful inaugural year | | |
Raleigh, North Carolina — [January 15, 2026] — Following a successful inaugural event in 2025, the Veterans Race of Remembrance (VRoR) will return to VIRginia International Raceway on November 5–8, 2026, continuing its evolution as one of North America’s most meaningful and distinctive endurance racing events.
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Building on a Strong Foundation
The 2025 debut established VRoR as far more than a race weekend. Alongside compelling multi-class endurance racing, the 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 result was a credible proof point that motorsport can honor service while actively supporting recovery and reintegration.
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What’s New for 2026
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Endurance race extended to eight hours, enabling deeper strategy, increased driver lineups, and greater team participation
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Expanded class structure, including the addition of a prototype class(es) including Sebeco NP01 and Radical prototype platforms, elevating the depth of the field.
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These enhancements reflect growing interest from professional teams and partners, and a commitment to making VRoR a durable, annual fixture. “The first year at VIR confirmed that this event has both meaning and momentum,” said Diezel Lodder, Chairman and Co-Founder of Operation Motorsport. “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.”
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Motorsport with Meaning
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 United States 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.
Learn more: https://operationmotorsport.org/veterans-race-of-remembrance/
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Sponsorship Opportunities: This is a unique opportunity to align your brand with a prestigious event that honors our heroes while displaying the thrill of motorsport. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jonathan Vance at jonathan.vance@operationmotorsport.org
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About Veterans Race of Remembrance
Veterans Race of Remembrance is North America’s only endurance motorsport event dedicated to honoring military service while supporting veteran recovery through competition and community. Held annually over Veterans / Remembrance Day weekend at VIRginia International Raceway and sanctioned by United States Auto Club, the event features multi-class endurance racing, formal remembrance, and immersive veteran participation across teams and race operations. Inspired by the original Race of Remembrance founded by Mission Motorsport, the 2026 running includes an endurance format of eight hours, expanded class structures, and benefits Operation Motorsport.
For more information please visit https://operationmotorsport.org/veterans-race-of-remembrance/
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ABOUT OPERATION MOTORSPORT
Operation Motorsport is a Veteran Led and Operated 501(c)3 Not for Profit Foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Brighton, Ontario, serving American & Canadian Service Members and Veterans and is based on three core values: Team, Identity, and Purpose. Operation Motorsport supports the recovery of medically retiring or retired Service Members affected by military service through Motorsports opportunities. Our motto is One At A Time (#OneAtATime).
For more information and to donate, please visit www.operationmotorsport.org
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