Location: Space Coast Testing Site
A Virginia-Built Machine. A National Moment in History.
WHAT IS THE VA 250 CAR PROJECT
VA 250 Car Project is a national motorsports and engineering initiative created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Built in Virginia and backed by historic commissions, our project brings together American engineering, racing heritage, and storytelling to attempt a land-speed record on one of the most historic runways in the world. View our car’s technical specs HERE.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RECORD ATTEMPT
Dates: March 24–26, 2026
FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY
Virginia 250 Car Project will attempt a land-speed record at the same site where humanity first reached for the Moon, and the journey will be extraordinary!
PARTNER WITH OUR PROJECT
Please help us commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution/Revolutionary War/Independence in the USA!
Why This Moment Matters
The 250th anniversary of the United States—America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026—matters because it is one of those rare moments when an entire nation can pause and look both backward and forward at the same time. It is not just a birthday; it is a milestone of reflection, responsibility, and renewal.
America 250
Celebrating innovation, independence, and American ingenuity.
Engineering Excellence
A purpose-built machine designed for speed, stability, and record-breaking performance.
Historic Ground
The run will take place at the same site where Apollo 11 launched mankind toward the Moon.
Our Journey
The Arrington Legacy
Speed runs in the family. Joey Arrington, son of former NASCAR driver Buddy Arrington, is himself an American former NASCAR driver, team owner, and crew chief from Rocky Mount, Virginia. He made nine Winston Cup Series starts with a best finish of twelfth. He made his first start in 1974 as a seventeen-year-old and raced until 1980.
Joey is the designer/developer of the car/engine for the VA250 Car Project.
Partners and Commissions
As part of the VA-250 project, we have chosen to allocate funding specifically for a UVA Motorsports/STEM collaboration to invest directly into student access, education, and real engineering experience. WE ARE SO EXCITED to include the UVA Motorsports team in our project!
Additionally, the VA250 Car Project is supported by the following statewide and national partners who share a commitment to innovation, history, and American excellence.
