This year, vintage racing fans and entrants will see OPTIMA Batteries’ marketing presence prominently displayed in the paddock at most of the 18 Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) vintage races. This at-event, on-the-ground presence showcases OPTIMA Batteries’ commitment to support vintage racers as SVRA’s official battery, bringing knowledge and resources to help keep vintage racers on the track. With a Continue Reading...

Premier Vintage Racing Group To Enhance 2016 Historic Automobile Celebration Fernandina Beach, FL – The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced 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. The Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance, taking place March 11-13 will be quickly followed Continue Reading...

The SVRA flags are flying at half mast today, with the news that West Clapp, lost his long courageous battle with cancer. West was key member of the SVRA team for decades, and a friend and asset to all vintage racers. He epitomized the selfless dedication of the many people who work behind the scenes performing the tasks necessary to Continue Reading...

Highly Respected Drivers Add More Power to Brickyard Invitational At IMS The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that Alex Lloyd and Max Papis have entered the June 13 “Indy Legends” Pro-Am at the second annual Brickyard Invitational hosted by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Lloyd competed in the event last year while this will be Papis’ first run Continue Reading...

As we near the date for the 2015 Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we would like to provide the following information for participants planning on using golf carts or pit carts at the event. We’ve streamlined the process to help avoid any confusion, but if questions arise, please Alison Cramer at IMS 317-492-6500. I am bringing my Continue Reading...

Big Al, “Uncle” Bobby, Sons Al Jr., Robby And Cousin Johnny Will Drive Together The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced a special family reunion that will – for the first time in history – put five members of the iconic Unser family on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway together at the same time. Patriarchs Al Unser Sr. and brother Continue Reading...

Versatile, Media-Savvy Driver In June 13 “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that Arie Luyendyk Jr. has entered its second annual “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am race, the feature event of its June 11-14 Brickyard Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). The 2006 Indianapolis 500 starter’s entry brings the number of Pro-Am drivers in Continue Reading...

Geoff Brabham Enters “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am; To Present “Sir Jack” Trophy The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that for the second year running two great icons of the sport with huge contributions to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) will be honored with special trophies awarded in their honor at the June 11-14 “Brickyard Invitational.” Legendary Indianapolis 500 Continue Reading...

Hamilton, Parsons and Kite In “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced the entries of three oval short track super stars in its second annual “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am race, the feature event of its June 11-14 Brickyard Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Indianapolis 500 veterans Davey Hamilton, Johnny Parsons Jr. and Jimmy Continue Reading...

Hearn, Gregoire, Jones, Manning In “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced four first-time entries in its second annual “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am race, the feature event of its June 11-14 Brickyard Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Familiar to Indianapolis 500 fans but new to the SVRA’s Pro-Am are Richie Hearn, Stephan Gregoire, Continue Reading...

The Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational is being held at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This will be the second time this Vintage Racing Event will be held at this track with a 112 year racing history. For 2015, the event is designed to include a full SVRA Vintage Road Racing Event, the experience of Exhibition Sessions on the famous 2.5 Continue Reading...

50TH Anniversary of “Flying Scot’s” Indianapolis Win, Pro-Am Field Grows The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced it will honor one of auto racing’s all-time greatest champions with a display of his Indianapolis 500 cars at its June 11-14 Brickyard Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Jimmy Clark, nicknamed by fans and press “The Flying Scot,” will be Continue Reading...

The “Gas Man” to Flag “Indy Legends” Pro-Am Race At IMS The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that another giant of Indianapolis 500 history will be recognized at its June 11-14 Brickyard Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Tom Sneva, nicknamed by fans and press “The Gas Man” for his all-out, record-breaking driving style will serve as Continue Reading...

Iconic Driver To Pace “Indy Legends” Pro-Am Race At IMS The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced one of the greatest icons in the history of motor racing will serve as grand marshal for its June 11-14 Brickyard Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Al Unser Sr. will return to the scene of his Continue Reading...

Registration for the 2015 SVRA Sonoma Historics Motorsports Festival is now closed. Entrants lists for all race groups are complete, and requests for entries has been closed. Any pending requests will be placed on a waiting list. If places become available, the slots will be allocated to the order in which they were received. The Sonoma Historics Motorsports Festival, May Continue Reading...

Vintage racing fans and participants can enjoy the world’s finest 100% rye whiskey at racing events across the country thanks to a new partnership with WhistlePig, the official whiskey of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association in 2015. WhistlePig is the premier 100% rye, 10-year-aged whiskey, featuring the bold and often untapped flavor of rye. Founded by noted entrepreneur Raj Peter Continue Reading...

St. James, Ribbs and Dismore Early Entries The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced the “Indy Legends Charity Pro-Am” race will return to the second running of their Brickyard Invitational Vintage Racing weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway June 11-14. The Pro-Am will take place on Saturday, June 13 with an even larger field than last year when 24 Continue Reading...

The track configuration for the SVRA Miami Historics, April 9-12, 2015 at Homestead-Miami Speedway will be changed. The event will be run on the 2.27 mile Modified Road Course, the “ROVAL” configuration, not on the Regular Road Circuit as previously planned. Click here for event details including a track map for this configuration....

SVRA announced today that the majority of race groups making up the SVRA Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational have been sold out and are now wait-listed for the June 10-14 event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Groups 2,3,4,6,7,8 and 9 are completely sold out. There are still limited spaces available in Groups 1, 5, 11, Pre-War and Oval Only. The Legends Pro-Am Continue Reading...