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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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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To register your sponsorship with the Military Pit Crew Challenge, contact Bill Rhine at (704) 489-8359 or rhinew@bellsouth.net. It takes support and financial sponsorship to make the MPCC happen! A MESSAGE FROM NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND… The Military Pit Crew Challenge is a very important part of Speed Festival. The Navy would like to continue this unique event, as Continue Reading...
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SVRA would like to offer free general admission entry to the final three events in 2015 for the following: – All active duty U.S. Military and their immediate family – All U.S. Military Veterans and a guest – All Law Enforcement Officials and a guest – All Firefighters and a guest – All Paramedics E.M.T.’s and a guest It’s our Continue Reading...
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Printable Version (PDF) The US Vintage Racing National Championship has returned to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. If you are new to this event, please understand that this motor racing facility has been designed with only the needs of Formula One Racing in mind. Because of this, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association and its participants encounter facility issues Continue Reading...
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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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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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