04/01/2026
It might be April Fools Day, but this post is not a joke. This is important information for Fort Eustis.
Fort Eustis has begun implementing vehicle inspections for all vehicles where the occupant does not have a Common Access Card (CAC). This means if you submitted information to us to get you approved, you will need to have your vehicle inspected before being allowed on base.
The above graphic shows the location of the inspection station relative to the pass office and main gate. Participants will keep right off of Washington Blvd and get on Dozier Rd. You will then pass the pass office on your left hand side, from there you will see a free standing roof structure ahead. That is the inspection station. There will be yard signs directing you to the inspection station.
When you arrive at the inspection station you will be asked to turn off your vehicle, open all of your doors, the hood, and the trunk. You may be asked to open your glove box and center console as well. This is a fairly quick process if you are prepared to follow the guards instructions. Be proactive and be prepared to do these things.
Please ensure that you do not have:
* Weapons (guns, knives, nunchucks, etc)
* Drugs
* Alcohol
If you have any of these things, they will find them, and you will be in trouble.
We recommend arriving earlier than previous years to account for the delay that vehicle inspections will cause. You should arrive no later than 1.5 hours before you are set to race, but 2 hours is a safer number to ensure you have ample time to get ready for your race. We also recommend car pooling if possible to reduce the number of vehicles that need to go through inspection.
If you have a CAC you can go straight to the main gate and you do not need to stop at vehicle inspection.