SVRA News

SVRA Crowns its 2020 Sprint Series, Enduro Series Champions and Miata Heritage Cup Champions

SOUTHLAKE, Texas (December 21, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) crowned its 2020 Sprint Series, Enduro Series and Miata Heritage Cup champions after a successful season. With an unprecedented year of travel restrictions and safety regulations, SVRA wrote and re-wrote its schedule to successfully host eight event weekends across the country, each offering two feature races for every race Continue Reading...
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OMOLOGATO BECOMES SVRA’s OFFICIAL TIMEPIECE

Omologato Watch Design Celebrates Iconic Motorsport Brands Southlake, TX (December 18, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that Omologato is now the official timepiece of America’s premier vintage racing organization. Motorsport culture is the company’s founding design principle. It has affiliations throughout the sport, including partnerships with world-renowned tracks such as Watkins Glen International and Monza. “Omologato is Continue Reading...
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F.A.S.T. COOLING IS SVRA’s OFFICIAL COOLING COMPANY

F.A.S.T. Cooling is the Choice of Top Teams in NASCAR, Formula One & Others Southlake, TX (December 15, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that F.A.S.T. (Fresh Air Systems Technologies) Cooling had joined its expanding family of partners as “The Official Cool Suit” of SVRA. Professionals and amateurs from across the spectrum of racing disciplines choose F.A.S.T. for Continue Reading...
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NEW BOOK BY SVRA EXEC CHRONICLES EARLY AUTO RACING

“The Legend of the First Super Speedway” is Available Now  Southlake, TX (November 11, 2020) – SVRA announced today that Mark Dill, its vice president of public relations, has published a new book, “The Legend of the First Super Speedway, the Battle for the Soul of American Auto Racing.” It is available in both print and e-book formats. The book Continue Reading...
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GEOFF AND MATT BRABHAM TO RACE IN BRABHAMS WITH SVRA AT COTA

Three-Car Team of Brabham BT35s Includes Owner Ron Hornig Southlake, TX (October 30, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that father and son Geoff and Matt Brabham would race 1971 Brabham BT35 Formula B cars at Circuit Of The Americas (COTA). Car owner Ron Hornig will race alongside them, as he has with Geoff since 2015. The November Continue Reading...
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SVRA PLANS SPEEDTOUR WEEKEND FOR RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PARK

West Coast Trans Am Series Featured on Weekend Program Southlake, TX (October 27, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that it will expand its 2021 schedule to 18 weekends with a first-ever appearance at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA. The June 11-13, 2021 SpeedTour weekend will also include the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli West Coast Continue Reading...
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SVRA 2021 SCHEDULE GROWS DESPITE 2020 GLOBAL CHALLENGES

SVRA Surges Forward with Record Number of Race Weekends Southlake, TX (October 19, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced a 17-race schedule for 2021, affirming its resilience in the face of the pandemic-produced global business challenges. SVRA’s vintage racing, contemporary sports cars, and other features present the most diverse and exciting array of race car design and engine sounds Continue Reading...
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Trans Am SpeedTour Classic at Lime Rock Park Postponed to 2021

Dear Fellow SVRA Racer, After much deliberation, I’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the Trans Am SpeedTour Classic at Lime Rock Park, scheduled for October 16 & 17, 2020. The Trans Am SpeedTour Classic, was originally scheduled for May but was postponed to October, prompted by the onset of COVID-19. We’ve worked diligently to address all health and safety Continue Reading...
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SKIP BARBER RACING SCHOOL BECOMES OFFICIAL SVRA SPONSOR

Premier Racing School Accredited to Issue SVRA Driver Licenses Southlake, TX (September 21, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that Skip Barber Racing School is now its “Official Racing School.” Founded by John “Skip” Barber over 45 years ago in 1975, the school has maintained its position as the gateway to motorsports since inception. “As the only vintage Continue Reading...
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HAWK PERFORMANCE IS THE OFFICIAL BRAKE PAD OF SVRA

On the Track or the Street, Hawk Performance Delivers Unmatched Stopping Power Southlake, TX (September 15, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that Hawk Performance is its “Official Brake Pad.” Hawk Performance delivers premium friction products that stop drivers faster and last longer for racers and all-around car enthusiasts. “SVRA and Hawk have a great history together,” said Continue Reading...
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US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen – An Important Update

Dear Fellow SVRA Racer, After very careful consideration, I’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, scheduled for September 9-13, 2020. We’ve worked diligently with New York State officials, the Governor’s office and the track to address every imaginable aspect of health and safety for our staff and participants. Even after arranging for Continue Reading...
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SVRA “SPEEDTOUR ALL ACCESS” MAVTV SHOW DEBUTS IN AUGUST

First-Ever TV Show Featuring America’s Premier Vintage Racing Series Southlake, TX (July 31, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that its first-ever TV show featuring America’s premier vintage racing organization will premiere this Sunday, August 2, on MAVTV at 9:30 am. In all, there will be eight airings of four episodes throughout August. In addition to the August Continue Reading...
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SVRA, SOVREN AFFIRM NEW DATE FOR PORTLAND SPEEDTOUR WEEKEND

West Coast Trans Am Series Also On Labor Day Weekend Program Southlake, TX (July 1, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today in company with Seattle-based Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN) they have affirmed a new date – Labor Day Weekend – for the Portland Vintage Racing Festival. The weekend will also include the Trans Am Series presented Continue Reading...
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SCCA PRO RACING, PARELLA FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

F4 U.S. and FR Americas To Be Added To SpeedTour Format Southlake, TX (June 25, 2020) – Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH), the owner of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and majority owner of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, today announced it has engaged a partnership with two SCCA Pro Racing open-wheel series, Formula Regional Americas Championship Powered byHonda and Formula Continue Reading...
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SVRA CANCELS SAVANNAH SPEED CLASSIC

Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival Also Canceled Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) regrets to announce that its October 22 – 25 Savannah Speed Classic, ran in association with the Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival is canceled for 2020. Hilton Head officials also announced the cancelation of their October 22 – 29 celebration. “After consulting with the Continue Reading...
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SVRA Affirms Dates For Road America And Mid-Ohio Races

Postponed From May, Road America Lands On Fathers’ Day Weekend Southlake, TX (May 21, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today affirmed June dates at both Road America and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.  The agreement with Road America is a new date after a postponement from the original May 15 -17 Vintage Festival. Fathers’ Day June 18 – 21 weekend Continue Reading...
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SVRA TO RESCHEDULE BRICKYARD INVITATIONAL

Southlake, TX (May 9, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced that the popular Brickyard Invitational at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) will be rescheduled to a later date, to be determined. The decision was made in accordance with the Indiana state guidelines for phasing into a more open economy. “We have to respect the caution taken by Indiana state Continue Reading...
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SVRA PARTNER, NETJETS, REALLY STEPS UP TO HELP THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

In recent communications, we have shared the lengths to which NetJets has gone to protect our employees and Owners throughout the pandemic. We have also shared stories of how NetJets has partnered with our Owners to transport desperately needed personal protective equipment to frontline health care workers. As the economy begins to reopen and we prepare to bring employees back Continue Reading...
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NICK CRAW JOINS PARELLA MOTORSPORTS HOLDINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vastly Experienced International and North American Motorsports Industry Executive Southlake, TX (April 14, 2020) – Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH), the owner of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and majority owner of the Trans Am presented by Pirelli Series, today announced that Nick Craw, a much-respected international motorsports industry executive has joined its board of directors. Craw has vast experience in the Continue Reading...
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SVRA REVISES 2020 SEASON SCHEDULE

New Plan Calls For Eleven Races, Three Key Date Changes Southlake, TX (April 7, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) today announced its revised 2020 schedule, reflecting adherence to national and local safety guidelines in the fight against the COVID-19 global pandemic. The schedule consists of the remaining eleven race weekends but with three date changes. Nine of the weekends Continue Reading...
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