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Click to Explore the Interactive MapExceptional Economic Climate

The incentives for locating a business in Virginia's Motorsports Alley are many - some come down to dollars and cents. Notably, in August 2006 Virginia ranked first among the 50 states in a ranking by Forbes.com of the "Best States for Business". In March 2007 Virginia was designated as America's most business-friendly state in the annual independent evaluation of state and federal economic development policies by top U.S corporate relocation firm, Pollina Corporate Real Estate, Inc. These independent rankings validate the beneficial climate that awaits your business in Virginia. Significant financial investments by the Commonwealth of Virginia mean that funds are available for the right project.

Motorsports Education & Training

Educational opportunities from K12 through PhD abound in Virginia's Motorsports Alley. This region emphasizes a hands-on approach to a full spectrum of motorsports related disciplines:

  • Halifax County's Motorsports Academy - offers middle and high school students who want to pursue a career in racing various opportunities in motorsports business, mechanics and driver development.
  • Patrick Henry Community College Motorsports - prepares students for all phases of accelerated performance technology, including engine construction and racecar fabrication.
  • Danville Community College - offers a business operations oriented associates degree program in motorsports management. DCC also houses Old Dominion University’s Motorpsports Engineering Program.
  • Institute for Advanced Learning and Research - Through the University of Virginia’s Commonwealth Engineering Program, IALR offers Master of Engineering degrees (non-thesis track) in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Systems. IALR also offers courses and research opportunities toward a Master of Engineering degree (thesis track) from Virginia Tech.
Find out more about Education & Training.

All the Right Resources

The right infrastructure must be in place for your business to be successful.  Central to our success as a hub for motorsports businesses is the outstanding infrastructural resources that our region has to offer:

  • Significant investment in highly progressive information technology and data communications ensures that our businesses benefit from world class connectivity.
  • Couple our central east coast location with excellent access to road, rail and air transportation, and you will find that  Virginia's Motorsports Alley offers genuine accessibility to all major US motorsports venues.
  • Let's not forget the basics. Our region offers some of the nations lowest cost utilities and related services.

Find out more about Virginia's Motorsports Alley Infrastructure here.

Outstanding Quality of Life

Welcome to Southern Virginia, to a place of picturesque rivers, quiet lakes, and majestic mountains. With its beautiful location and rich history, Virginia's Motorsports Alley is home to some of the finest recreational and cultural options in the country. The area is proud of its excellent medical facilities, innovative school systems and incredible housing opportunities.

Seeing is Believing...

Don't take our word for it - use our interactive map to explore the region and its proximity to the world of racing: