SVRA Amelia Island US Vintage Gran Prix, March 17-20 The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association’s inaugural Amelia Island Vintage Gran Prix at the Fernandi-na Beach Airport pays tribute to the early sports car tradition of racing on airfield circuits. Once very popular racing venues, especially in the Southeast, airfields were a haven for speed. The Amelia Island Vintage Gran Prix marks Continue Reading...
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Yearly Archives: 2015
Subject: Car Weights From: Rick Parent, Technical Director #TB2015-012 Car Weights (PDF) SVRA has conducted a survey with our membership concerning Car Weights and here are the results. We asked 3 questions: 1) What group/s do you race in? 2) Would you like your car weight to include driver weight? 3) How much weight should be added for driver weight? Continue Reading...
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Subject: Group Changes From: Rick Parent, Technical Director TB2015_011_Group_Changes (PDF) SVRA Would Like to Introduce Group 12 Group 12 Cars will use DOT approved tires or treaded racing tires as appropriate. Group 6 GTU/GTO and MP cars have moved to Group 12. As an option, Group 10 AP, BP and MP (with Treaded Tires) may run in Group 12. Modern Continue Reading...
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Subject: Weight Survey From: Rick Parent, Technical Director TB2015_010_2016_Weight_Survey (PDF) SVRA is sending out the email below to all SVRA licensed members; if you have not received this email please feel free to email me your response to this Tech Bulletin. Dear Competitor, Traditionally, all SVRA car weights have come from the SCCA GCR’s from 1967 and 1972. SVRA had Continue Reading...
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America’s GT Cup’s Racing Series to Compete in Their Own Featured Run Group on SVRA Race Weekend Events in 2016 FERNANDINA BEACH, Florida – Officials from America’s GT Cup and the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today a strategic partnership that will see all three America’s GT Cup sports car racing series compete in their own featured run group Continue Reading...
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1982 SCCA regional racing in a Mazda RX3-SP SAARC run-offs Champion SAARC points Champion 1983 SCCA national racing in a Mazda RX-7 1984 & 1985 SCCA national racing in Datsun 200SX SCCA Run-offs SCCA Divisional Champion 1985 1986-1990 SCCA national racing in a Toyota MR-2 SCCA Run-offs SCCA Divisional champion 1986 1985-1986 IMSA in a Toyota MR-2 1987 IMSA in Continue Reading...
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Subject: Tech Zone Unveiled From: Rick Parent, Technical Director Date: December 2, 2015 TB2015_009_2016_Tech-Zone [PDF] SVRA is unveiling a new Web Page called the TECH ZONE How many times have you been at the track and heard rumors about a car that was checked for infractions, but no one knew the outcome? Well, wonder no more! Spot checks for infractions Continue Reading...
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Subject: 2016 Rules adjustments From: Rick Parent, Technical Director Date: November 30, 2015 TB2015_008_2016_Rules (PDF) SVRA will be doing something that has not been done before. We will be giving you as SVRA Members, the chance to participate in the rule change process. We have a 2 week window to adjust some rules for 2016, so if you have questions, Continue Reading...
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Subject: FF Rulebook Clarification From: Rick Parent, Technical Director Date: November 26, 2015 TB2015_007_FF_Clarification [PDF] As the new guy and facilitating the FF Rulebook and writing my first Tech Bulletin I apparently have not communicated the changes clearly enough. I have received 1 angry, 2 concerned and 5 positive emails in the first day, also there are a couple of Continue Reading...
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Subject: Formula Fords–SVRA Group 2 From: Rick Parent, Technical Director Date: November 20, 2015 TB2015_006_Formula Ford Group 2 (PDF) There has been a collaborative effort between SVRA and several Formula Ford clubs and experts from across the country in crafting SVRA’s new Formula Ford Rulebook. The purpose of the Rulebook is to standardize the rules for all Formula Ford clubs Continue Reading...
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Transporters coming early to Amelia Island for the Amelia Island Vintage Gran Prix will be able to stage the transporters from Monday, March 14 at 12pm through Wednesday March 16 in the staging lot adjacent to the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. To access the staging lot for the Amelia Island Vintage Gran Prix from Interstate 95 take Florida St. Rd. Continue Reading...
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Innovative Program Protects Entrants From Losses Due To Weather The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced the motorsports industry’s first guarantee to protect competitors from losing their entry fees due to rain. The Entry Protection Program (EPP) applies even if the races are conducted and the protected competitor does not withdraw – provided the official U.S. Weather Bureau-announced precipitation Continue Reading...
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November 4 – 8, 2015 Circuit of the Americas – Austin, TX Vintage Classic Enduro PitStop Report (PDF) Vintage Classic Enduro (PDF) Vintage Classic Enduro REVISED (PDF) Historic GT-GTP Enduro PITSTOPS (PDF) Historic GT-GTP Enduro (PDF) Group 1 FJR Practice 1 (PDF) Group 1 FJR Practice 2 (PDF) Group 1 FJR Qualifying 1 (PDF) Group 1 FJR Qualifying Race (PDF) Continue Reading...
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Experienced Leadership Expected to Accelerate Growth in Vintage Motorsports Company The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced two important additions to its executive leadership team, both in operations director roles. Each new director has extensive experience in motorsports and both are preparing for their first SVRA event with the November 4-8 national championships at the Circuit of the Americas Continue Reading...
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UPDATE: November 1, 2015 I know there is some concern, as there has been heavy rain in Austin and the surrounding areas over the past few days. Rest assured, SVRA has never taken weather related event conditions and safety lightly. Our team, consisting of experienced racers and track officials with decades of experience are currently at COTA. The team has Continue Reading...
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FAA Approves Use of Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport For Historic Races The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today confirmed it will join one of the top automotive events in the world, The Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance, on the Florida Island’s March calendar in 2016. The Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance, taking place March 11-13 will be quickly followed by Continue Reading...
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Brickyard Invitational Set For Father’s Day Weekend The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced a 16-race weekend schedule for 2016 allowing race teams to plan well ahead for next year. As announced earlier the SVRA will again bring its Brickyard Invitational with its popular Indy Legends Charity Pro-Am to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Now the date is confirmed: June Continue Reading...
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Printable Version (PDF) Welcome to the U.S. Vintage Racing National Championships at the Circuit of the Americas. SVRA thanks you for joining us at this special event. A few reminders before the main topics of this paper are addressed: Credentials: Make sure you have your Competition License or copy of the License plus an ID with you at Registration. No Continue Reading...
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October 8 – 11, 2015 NOLA Motorsports Park – Avondale, LA Enduro (PDF) Enduro Pit Stops (PDF) Group 1, 3, & 4 Practice (PDF) Group 1, 3, & 4 Qualifying 1 (PDF) Group 1, 3, & 4 Qualifying 2 (PDF) Group 1, 3, & 4 Race 1 (PDF) Group 1, 3, & 4 Race 2 (PDF) Group 2 & 5 Continue Reading...
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September 24 – 27, 2015 Virginia International Raceway – Alton, VA Historic GTP GT Enduro (PDF) Historic GTP GT Enduro Pit Stops (PDF) Vintage-Classic Enduro (PDF) Vintage-Classic Enduro Pit Stops (PDF) Group 1 Practice (PDF) Group 1 Qualifying 1 (PDF) Group 1 Qualifying 2 (PDF) Group 1 Race 1 (PDF) Group 1 Race 2 (PDF) Group 2 Practice (PDF) Group Continue Reading...
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