U.S. VINTAGE RACING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRELIMINARY ENTRANT INFORMATION FOR 2015 Printable Version: COTA Preliminary Info (PDF) The U.S. Vintage Racing National Championship purpose is to promote Vintage and Historic motor racing, the history of the cars, and the camaraderie of the competitors. Invited entrants for this event will reflect these goals by focusing on the joy of participation in Vintage Continue Reading...
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SVRA News
Specific Date Of Popular Vintage Race Meet Will Be Announced Later This Summer The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) today announced that the popular Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational will return to “The Racing Capital of the World” in 2016. It will mark the third time the SVRA will host hundreds of racers in a Continue Reading...
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SVRA STRENGTHENS MANAGEMENT TEAM Rick Parent, Roger Linton Appointed National Directors Southlake, TX (June 30, 2015) – The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced two important appointments that better position the rapidly growing company for success. Roger Linton who has served for three years as SVRA National Director for Tech and Rules Compliance is moving into the new Continue Reading...
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The Guess Who to Perform Live on Saturday Night of the “ABC Supply 500” Weekend LONG POND, PA – Pocono Raceway will host the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) “Pocono Vintage Festival with INDYCAR” at ‘The Tricky Triangle’ from August 20th-23rd. This festival, being held as a companion event to the “ABC Supply 500” Verizon IndyCar Series race weekend, will Continue Reading...
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SVRA is implementing a change to our cancellation policy in a continuing effort to improve the personalized level of each event and the commitment to our enthusiasts. Effective today, new event registrations that are canceled within 30 days of the event start date will receive 50% credit toward a future event*. Cancellations made prior to the 30-day cutoff will continue Continue Reading...
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The popular Indy Legends Pro-Am Charity race returns on Saturday, June 13th, pairing veteran Indianapolis 500 drivers with amateur racing partners for a 45-minute race on the road course. Below is the complete list of Pro Am pairings for 2015. Indianapolis 500 Veteran Drivers, Alphabetical Order 1. Eric Bachelart – Tom Hassell – 1966 Ford Mustang 2. Tom Bagley – Continue Reading...
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Bachelart, Beechler, Chesson, Firestone, Simon Complete Stellar Field The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced it has delivered on its promise of a field of 33 Indianapolis 500 veterans for the June 13 “Indy Legends” Pro-Am at the second annual Brickyard Invitational hosted by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Completing the field are five additional entries: Eric Bachelart, Donnie Continue Reading...
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Father & Son Bob, Jaques At SVRA Brickyard Invitational The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that the father and son combination of Bob and Jaques Lazier will return to the June 13 “Indy Legends” Pro-Am at the second annual Brickyard Invitational hosted by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Their entries take the field to 29 cars and the Continue Reading...
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– Jaguar to sponsor seven SVRA races throughout the US – Consumers given the opportunity to test the dynamic performance of the newest Jaguar model line-up including the 2016 F-TYPE R AWD – First event to be held at Sonoma Raceway on May 28-31 (MAHWAH, NJ) – May 26, 2015 – Jaguar announced today that it has entered into a Continue Reading...
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Printable PDF Version Welcome to the SVRA Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. SVRA thanks you for joining us for the 2nd year of this Historical event. A few reminders before I address the main topics of this article: Entrant Information Guidelines and Updates: These have been provided to you via the SVRA website starting April 1, Continue Reading...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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