Our region has a rich history of race car driving and this month, the area offers up the annual SRO World Challenge race at VIR International Raceway.

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. - Another Pulaski County company has announced its staying put and expanding. Born in Pulaski County, Clay thought of the idea for the business while he was a student at Virginia Tech. County leaders said the investment shows that investments in K-12 education are also investments in the local economy. Its a homegrown business continuing to enjoy success and growth, further stabilizing our local economy, creating great jobs, Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet said. And local leaders said more economic development announcements are on the way.

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. - A homegrown business in Pulaski County is expanding and keeping its roots in the area. BimmerWorld is investing $1 million into its operation, adding 15 new jobs to its existing 25-member staff. The company is the leading supplier for after-market performance parts for BMW, with customers located around the world. BimmerWorld leaders say there's a growing demand for these parts, many of which are used in professional racing. James Clay, a Pulaski County native, founded BimmerWorld in 1997.

DUBLIN, Va. - Perfectly placed between Martinsville Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway stands Bimmerworld racing in Dublin, Virginia. "I started racing about 20, 22 years ago and started in BMW and it's always been a BMW since then," CEO James Clay said. "Road racing, and it's called road racing but it's not really roads," Clay explained. The BMW's Clay races typically top out at about 150 mph, but it's not about the straightaway speed, it's about maximizing the overall performance. "We've had years that we poured money down the hole to get no result whatsoever, we've had years with championships with high success, and winning races," Clay said.