• Example of racing at the Virginia International Raceway.car racing image by araraadt from Fotolia.com
  
  The Virginia International Raceway has been a well-loved attraction for racing enthusiasts and auto lovers since the track opened in 1957. The venue plays host to a range of races featuring vehicles from motorcycles to classic cars and stock cars. When visiting the Virginia International Raceway, a variety of accommodations from simple to those more upscale can be found near the track.
  
  

Sleep Inn & Suites

• The Sleep Inn & Suites is the closest hotel to the Virginia International Raceway, located next to the Danville Regional Airport and about 11 miles from the track. A stay at the 76-room Sleep Inn includes a free deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls and coffee, a weekday newspaper and use of the exercise room. The hotel also offers coin-operated laundry services, an outdoor pool and hot tub, free hard-wired high-speed Internet access and valet cleaning services. There is no on-site restaurant, but a variety of fast-food restaurants as well as a Chinese restaurant are within walking distance.
  
  Sleep Inn & Suites
  1483 S. Boston Road
  Danville, VA 24540
  (434) 793-6090
  www.sleepinn.com
  
  

Best Western Windsor Inn & Suites

• The Best Western Windsor Inn & Suites is the second-closest hotel to the Virginia International Raceway, and is also next to the Danville Regional Airport and 11 miles from the track. The hotel has 74 suite-style rooms that offer guests free high-speed Internet, a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, work desk and sitting areas. Guests can use the indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center complete with treadmills, stationary bikes and weight-lifting equipment. A complimentary breakfast is available in the mornings, and cookies are offered in the evenings. The hotel also has a meeting room available to accommodate up to 50 people. Like the Sleep Inn & Suites, fast-food restaurants are within walking distance as is Sir Richard's Restaurant, an American steakhouse.
  
  Best Western Windsor Inn & Suites
  1292 S. Boston Road
  Danville, VA 24540
  (434) 483-5000
  bestwesternvirginia.com
  
  

Courtyard Marriott Danville

• The Courtyard Marriott is about 15 miles from the Virginia International Raceway along the Danville River. It is also about 25 miles from the Martinsville Speedway and 19 miles from the Hargrave Military Academy. Boasting 89 rooms and three suites, the Courtyard Marriott offers guests amenities including an outdoor pool and hot tub, 24-hour fitness center, business center, 24-hour market, breakfast buffet with hot items cooked to order, room service, local restaurant dinner delivery, on-site laundry facilities and free wireless Internet throughout the property. An Italian restaurant, a steakhouse and sports bar are among several dining options located within one mile.
  
  Courtyard Marriot Danville
  2136 Riverside Drive
  Danville, VA 24540
  (434) 791-2661
  www.marriott.com