SVRA News

Safecraft Named Official Fire Suppression System of SVRA

Leader in Motorsports Fire Suppression Latest in Growing List of SVRA Sponsors The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that Safecraft, a top brand in fire suppression systems for motorsports, marine, aviation and industrial vehicle applications is the latest industry leader to invest in the country’s fastest-growing road racing series in 2017. Safecraft systems are already installed in over Continue Reading...
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SVRA Plans Homage to Indy 500 History at Brickyard Invitational

Oval Track Exhibitions for Pre-War, Roadsters and Early Rear Engine Indy Cars The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced a new format for its oval program for the June 16 – 18 fourth annual Brickyard Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). The 2017 show will present three exhibition runs on the 2.5-mile oval for pre-war Indy cars as Continue Reading...
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SVRA Expands 2017 Schedule With First-ever Hill Climb

“Slaying the Dragon” Event Set for October 6-8 in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains Region The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that for the first time ever America’s premier vintage racing organization will host a hill climb near the historic “Tail of the Dragon,” one of the most heavily traveled sport bike and car enthusiast roads in America. Called Continue Reading...
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Tritec Named Official Seal Of SVRA

Leader in Seals for Extreme Environments Partners with Premier Vintage Race Series The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that TRITEC is adding their brand name to the burgeoning list of sponsors investing in the fast-growing road racing series in 2017. The company is widely recognized as the technology leader in seals, distributor gears, push rods and bearings for Continue Reading...
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JANET GUTHRIE NAMED FIRST SVRA GRAND MARSHAL FOR 2017 SEASON

Former Sebring Winner Returns to Famed Airport Course in March The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that Janet Guthrie will be their first grand marshal for the 2017 season when America’s premiere vintage racing organization presents their March 2-5 Sebring Vintage Classic at the iconic airport course. In addition to ceremonial duties, Guthrie will speak to the SVRA Continue Reading...
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Inside America’s Finest Neckwear Company – Robert Talbott

Check out this Forbes article about SVRA parnter, Robert Talbott. Forbes Full Article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhochman/2016/11/19/inside-americas-finest-neckwear-company/ David Hochman Robert Talbott original. For more than 60 years, the boutique company on California’s Big Sur peninsula has been designing and making neckwear from the finest silks, using craftsmanship almost unheard of in an industry of machine-made, glue-gunned slapdashery. We are proud to have Robert Continue Reading...
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Construction Forces Cancellation of 2017 Coronado Speed Festival

Notice was received that the Coronado Speed Festival at North Island Naval Base cannot take place in 2017. The Naval Base Coronado XO cited that due to ongoing runway/taxiway repairs and construction projects, the Naval Base Coronado would not be able to support the event. “I cannot articulate how much this event resonates within me personally, and throughout the racing Continue Reading...
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RESULTS: 2016 U.S. Vintage National Championship

November 2 – 6, 2016 Circuit of the Americas – Austin, TX Historic GT GTP Enduro pit-stop report Historic GT GTP Enduro Vintage Classic Enduro pit-stop report Vintage Classic Enduro Group 1b Practice 1 Group 1b Practice 2 Group 1b Qualifying Group 1b Qualifying Race Group 1b Feature Race Group 1b Helmet Race Group 1a, 3, & 4 Practice 1 Continue Reading...
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NetJets Named Official Private Aviation Company of SVRA

World Leader in Secure, Convenient Air Travel Partners With Premier Vintage Race Series The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is now the official private aviation company of America’s premier vintage racing organization. NetJets adds their brand name to the burgeoning list of sponsors joining or stepping up their involvement with the fast-growing Continue Reading...
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Mazda, SVRA Team For New Vintage Racing Championship

“Mazda Miata Heritage Cup” Five-Race Series Offers New Entry Point For Aspiring Racers The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today a relationship with one of the most formidable manufacturer brands in all motorsports, Mazda, to jointly organize a new class of vintage racing. The cars are first generation 1.6-liter spec Miatas of 1990 to 1993 vintage and will compete Continue Reading...
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RESULTS: 2016 Mardi Gras in October

October 13 – 16, 2016 NOLA Motorsports Park – Avondale, LA Group 1, 3, & 4 practice Group 1, 3, & 4 qualifying-1 Group 1, 3, & 4 qualifying-2 Group 1, 3, & 4 race-1 Group 1, 3, & 4 race-2 Group 2 practice Group 2 qualifying-1 Group 2 qualifying-2 Group 2 race-1 Group 2 race-2 Group 5 & 7 Continue Reading...
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Hoosier Named Official Tire of SVRA

World’s Largest Race Tire Manufacturer Partners With Premier Vintage Racing Series The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that Hoosier Racing Tire will be the official tire of its fast-growing road racing series in 2017. Hoosier, already the choice of many SVRA racers, adds their brand name to the burgeoning list of sponsors joining or stepping up their involvement Continue Reading...
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SVRA Offers Its First National Driver’s School in Savannah

School to Run in Conjunction With Bob Williams Heritage Cup Tribute Weekend of Races The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today plans to host – for the first time ever – its own accredited race driver’s school to provide prospective vintage racers an accelerated, cost effective path to competing in America’s premier vintage racing. The school is part of Continue Reading...
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Hurricane Matthew

For those of you in the extended SVRA and vintage racing family who find themselves in the path of Hurricane Matthew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for any assistance that you may need in the next few months. Stay safe....
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RESULTS: 2016 Heacock Classic Gold Cup

September 22 – 25, 2016 Virginia International Raceway – Alton, VA Group 1, 3, & 4 Practice Group 1, 3, & 4 Qualifying 1 Group 1, 3, & 4 Qualifying 2 Group 1, 3, & 4 Race 1 Group 1, 3, & 4 Race 2 Group 2 Practice Group 2 Qualifying 1 Group 2 Qualifying 2 Group 2 Race 1 Continue Reading...
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SVRA Announces Nationwide 15-Event Schedule for 2017

Relationship with Indianapolis Motor Speedway Expands to Two Weeks of Action The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today a 15-race event schedule for 2017 that continues to enhance its national platform as the premiere vintage racing series in North America. The SVRA is growing its marquee events at legendary courses such as Sebring, Road America, Watkins Glen, Sonoma, Mid-Ohio, Continue Reading...
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RESULTS: 2016 U.S. Vintage Grand Prix Presented by Jaguar

September 8 – 11, 2016 Watkins Glen International – Watkins Glen, NY Classic Vintage Enduro Pit Stop Report Classic Vintage Enduro Collier Cup Corvette Race Historic Enduro Pit Stop Report Historic Enduro HTA Practice HTA Qualifying 1 HTA Qualifying 2 HTA Race 1 HTA Race 2 Group 1 PW Practice Group 1 PW Qualifying 1 Group 1 PW Qualifying 2 Continue Reading...
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Parella Motorsports Holdings Purchases Share of Trans Am

Owner of SVRA Expands Motorsports Platform to Enhance Racing Festivals For Fans Parella Motorsports Holdings announced today they have taken a significant ownership position in partnership with The Trans Am Race Company, LLC (TARC), the operators of the professional Trans Am Series which this year is celebrating its 50 th anniversary. The move expands an already collaborative relationship between Parella Motorsports Holdings’ Continue Reading...
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SVRA Schedules “Open Wheel World Challenge” at IMS in 2017

Celebration of Open Wheel Racing Planned One Week Before Brickyard Invitational The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced an expansion of its events with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway through the “The SVRA Open Wheel World Challenge,” for June 8-11, 2017. The event, planned to occur one week prior to the 2017 Brickyard Invitational, is expected to showcase as many Continue Reading...
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