SVRA News

Royal Purple Named the Official Racing Oil/Lubricant of SVRA for the 2015 Vintage Race Season

Vintage racing fans and participants will see purple at Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) events in 2015 thanks to the presence of Royal Purple, the Official Racing Oil/Lubricant of SVRA. SVRA vintage racers and crews know that when using Royal Purple, their cars will receive performance benefits and protection similar to those experienced by top professional racing teams. Under the Continue Reading...
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SVRA and Motostalgia Auction Company To Hold Collector Car Auction, June 12th, During the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

SVRA and Motostalgia have entered into a joint venture and multi-year agreement, with Motostalgia being recognized as the Official Auction Company of SVRA and hosting exclusive car auctions at select SVRA events- beginning this year with the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational. This joint venture will provide the true enthusiast the opportunity to enjoy two of the most exciting experiences in Continue Reading...
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SVRA Cancels the Southern Vintage Classic at Road Atlanta, Scheduled for Feb 20-22, Due to Winter Storm Warnings

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect this for many Eastern States, including Georgia. Due to the threat of more severe winter weather, SVRA had cancelled the Southern Vintage Classic, scheduled for Feb. 20-22 at Road Atlanta. The decision to cancel came after a discussion with Road Atlanta Raceway staff. The area is already dealing with harsh winter conditions, with Continue Reading...
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Racing Community Alert: Stolen Car

Please be aware that a 1963 Lotus 23 was stolen in California several days ago. It is blue with a number of 32. Please direct any information about it to Suzy or Si at 818-341-5366 or info@sensorantennas.com....
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William “Bud” Merrill (1934- January 25, 2015)

The vintage racing community received recent notice that the 80-year–old former SVRA Chief Steward, racer, and one of the largest growers of gladioli flowers, had completed his last lap. Bud took the checkered flag in semi-retirement at his home in Delray Beach, FL with his family by his side. A US Army veteran of the Korean War, Bud also served Continue Reading...
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Spectator Tickets Now Available for Road Atlanta and Sebring

Spectator tickets are now available for the following events: Southern Vintage Classic at Road Atlanta The Spring Vintage Classic at Sebring The experiences offered for spectators are equally wide ranging. The paddock area is all always “open” to spectators and their families at no charge beyond the general admission ticket. This offers a level of access to both the cars Continue Reading...
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SVRA 2014 ANNUAL AWARDS

HAWK PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP – OVER ALL WINNERS FIRST PLACE – Travis Engen Group 11 SECOND PLACE – Shannon Ivey Group 6 THIRD PLACE – Vic Skirmants Group 3 HAWK PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE SERIES GROUP WINNERS Group 1 – SHEA BROWN Group 2 – MIKE TARADASH Group 3 – VIC SKIRMANTS Group 4 – DAVID NEIDELL Group 5 – TRAVIS ENGEN Continue Reading...
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Bosch Motorsport to Sponsor the SVRA Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in June 11-14, 2015

The SVRA Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with more than 500 of the world’s finest historic race cars competing on the road course and famed 2.5-mile oval, June 11-14, 2015. Bosch Motorsport Group joins SVRA as a sponsor at this one of a kind event. The Bosch Motorsport car racing history began in the 1900s. Continue Reading...
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Technical and Competition Bulletins

Please review all Technical and Competition Bulletins that are posted under CAR INFO and DRIVER INFO for the upcoming season. – Technical Bulletins – Competition Bulletins...
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Lake Forest Sportscars Announced As The Title Sponsor Of The SVRA Spring Vintage Festival at Road America, May 14-17, 2015

SVRA has announced that Midwest Aston Martin dealership Lake Forest Sportscars will be the title sponsor for the Spring Vintage Festival, May 14-17, 2015 at Road America. The Lake Forest Sportscars Spring Vintage Festival will attract over 250 race cars, representing some of the greatest vintage racing marques in the world. “We’ve been considering this for a few years as Continue Reading...
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Dennis E. Costich: March 25, 1941 – November 15, 2014

The last checkered flag was unfurled over Dennis Costich as he finished life on November 15, 2014. As a 20-year veteran Tech Inspector with SVRA, he performed his inspections with a serious attitude and respect for the safety of SVRA drivers. He will be missed by many an SVRA Entrant. His wife, Mary, spent a similar number of years as Continue Reading...
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The Glen to be Repaved in 2015 – The SVRA US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International Scheduled for July 23-26, 2015

Watkins Glen International President Michael Printup announced that the historic track will conduct a repaving project starting in August of 2015. For the 2015 season, the SVRA US Vintage Grand Prix will be moved off its traditional September weekend and be held July 23-26th. The event will be run on the famous Watkins Glen short course. The SVRA US Vintage Continue Reading...
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Now Accepting Invites For Indy 2015

SVRA is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting car/driver Invitation Requests for The 2015 Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational. If you would like to join us for all the fun in Indianapolis next year, then please complete the Invitation Request form. Accepted applicants will be notified by email. Please make sure your email account is set up to accept Continue Reading...
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Veteran SVRA Competitor John Muller Passes

Longtime SVRA member and competitor, John Muller, passed away suddenly at his home in California on Wednesday, November 5th. Muller was a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute and with his wife, Kathy, founded the award winning advertising and design agency, Muller + Company, in that city Throughout his career John created many successful campaigns for local and national Continue Reading...
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SVRA Announces An 18 Race National Schedule For 2015

The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association has released its very robust national schedule for the 2015 season, with 18 race events, five more events than in 2014. SVRA’s schedule reflects significant growth in the Western U.S., with the addition of the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival at Sonoma Raceway, the Portland Vintage Racing Festival at Portland Int’l Raceway, and the Coronado Speed Continue Reading...
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San Diego Fleet Week Foundation Greenlights SVRA to Manage Race Activities at the Fleet Week San Diego Coronado Speed Festival

The San Diego Fleet Week Foundation is pleased to announce today a signed contract for the running of the 18th Speed Festival in conjunction with Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) September 19-20. “Awarding SVRA this contract is a fantastic way to take this one-of-a-kind racing event to the next level,” says Brian Sack, Executive Director of the San Diego Fleet Continue Reading...
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2014 U.S. Vintage Racing National Champions

Group 1, Formula Junior, and Formula V Group 1- William Gardner, 1963 Austin Healy Sprite Highest placed Formula Jr, FV, and first overall – Robert Hoemke, 1962 Cooper T59 Group 2 First place – Dave Handy, 1968 Brabham BT29 Formula Ford winner – Wade Cunningham, 1972 Titan Club Ford winner – David Baughman, 1976 Crossle Group 3 First Place – Continue Reading...
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Inaugural Issue of Vintage Racing Quarterly Distributed to Racers at Circuit of the Americas

Vintage Racing Quarterly is a magazine dedicated to the lifestyle of members of SVRA’s community, with articles focusing upon SVRA’s events, car culture, travel, art, and more. The first issue was included in the entrant gift bags at the U.S. Vintage National Championship at Circuit of the Americas, as well as mailed to SVRA’s members, sponsors, and race tracks. VRQ Continue Reading...
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SVRA Presents its Annual Awards at the Heacock Classic Gold Cup

The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) held its annual Awards Banquet at the organization’s final event of the 2014 East Coast season, The Heacock Classic Gold Cup, held at Virginia International Raceway this past weekend. SVRA 2014 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS (PDF) The program began with SVRA President and CEO Tony Parella announcing the 2014 SVRA Hall of Fame inductees, Robert Continue Reading...
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San Diego Fleet Week Foundation Partners with SVRA to Produce the Coronado Speed Festival in 2015

The San Diego Fleet Week Foundation has awarded the race production for the Coronado Speed Festival to Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, SVRA, for the 18th running of the event, scheduled for September 19-20, 2015. This Fleet Week San Diego event is a one-of-a-kind, the only race car and military tribute event in the United States. Since 1997, vintage race cars Continue Reading...
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