SVRA News

Dick Simon, Johnny Parsons, Jr. Return to Brickyard Invitational

Fan Favorite Drivers Return To SVRA “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am Feature Race The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced two of the Indy 500’s all-time fan favorite drivers, Dick Simon and Johnny Parsons, Jr., are returning for the fourth running of the Fathers’ Day Weekend Indy Legends Pro-Am at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The two are the latest additions Continue Reading...
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Sarah Fisher Joins St. James, Beatriz at Brickyard Invitational

Star Trio To Compete Together First Time Anywhere In June 17 Indy Legends Pro-Am The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that Sarah Fisher will join Lyn St. James and Ana Beatriz for the first time in this year’s Fathers’ Day Weekend Indy Legends Pro-Am at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The trio is among the most talented and versatile Continue Reading...
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“Unser Cousins” Return To SVRA Brickyard Invitational

Robby, Johnny And “Cousin” Willy T. Ribbs Sign On To June 17 Indy Legends Pro-Am The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that once again there will be a full complement of Unsers entered in this year’s Fathers’ Day Weekend Indy Legends Pro-Am at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Robby and Johnny Unser join the previously announced Al Unser and Continue Reading...
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Jimmy Vasser Joins Paul Tracy at SVRA Brickyard Invitational

Two Old Rivals and Indy Car Champions To Tackle June 17 Indy Legends Charity Pro-Am The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that 1996 Indy Car Champion Jimmy Vasser has entered the “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am, joining his old rival and 2003 Indy Car Champion Paul Tracy in the feature event of the Brickyard Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Continue Reading...
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Capital One Spark Business Becomes Official Business Credit Card Partner of SVRA

The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that Capital One Spark Business is now the official business credit card partner of America’s premier vintage racing series. “I can tell you I have a Capital One Spark business card in my wallet and it has been a critical tool to keep the engine of my business running,” said Tony Parella, Continue Reading...
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Al Unser To Return To Racing At Brickyard Invitational

Four-Time Indy 500 Winner to Join Son Al Jr. in SVRA’s Indy Legends Charity Pro-Am Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser revealed today he plans to return to wheel-to-wheel competition at the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association’s (SVRA) “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on June 17 – appropriately enough, Father’s Day Weekend. The three-time Indy car national Continue Reading...
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Racing Radios Becomes SVRA’s Official Radio Provider

Leading Motorsports Radio Communications Company Joins Strong Field of SVRA Sponsors The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that Racing Radios, America’s leading motorsports radio communication company, has become the latest sponsor of America’s premier vintage racing series. Racing Radios adds the SVRA to its impressive list of companies relying on it as their Official Two-Way Services Provider, which Continue Reading...
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SVRA: First-ever Vintage Racing Season National Championship

Points-Based Endurance, Sprint Championships Set for 2017 Season The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that for the first time ever America’s premier vintage racing organization will offer season-long championships for both their short sprint races and their endurance contests – commonly referred to as “enduros” – of a set distance or timed competition of up to 90 minutes Continue Reading...
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National App Becomes SVRA’s Latest Sponsor Partner

App Creation Company Joins Strong and Growing Field of SVRA Sponsors The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that National App, a leading edge company in the exploding market for mobile apps, is now the official app creation company for America’s premier vintage racing series. National App has an inventory of off-the-shelf, industry-specific mobile apps that can be quickly Continue Reading...
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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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