SVRA News

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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TRANS AM SPEEDFEST – WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA EVENT UPDATE

Dear SpeedFest Participants, After careful consideration, we’ve decided not to hold the Trans-Am SpeedFest at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, May 1-3,  as planned.  The SpeedFest joins the growing list of events that have been impacted by the Coronavirus crisis.  Our top priority continues to be the health and well-being of our community. Even if California’s Shelter-In-Place mandate is lifted, there Continue Reading...
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Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Event Update

Dear Atlanta Competitors, After careful consideration, and the ever-changing updates on the Covid-19 crisis, we will not be holding the event at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, March 26 – 29, as planned. Frankly, there is just too much travel risk and unknown health effects to put on the event at this time. We are trying to find an alternative date Continue Reading...
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SVRA CANCELS VROC CHARITY PRO-AM AT ROAD ATLANTA

Plans Call For Other SpeedTour Races To Be Live Streamed, Track Closed to Spectators Southlake, TX (March 12, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that its popular Vintage Race of Champions (VROC) race during the March 26 – 29 SpeedTour Road Atlanta Grand Prix weekend is canceled. The decision is a precautionary move in the fight against the Continue Reading...
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SAID, FELLOWS, SET FOR SVRA CHARITY PRO-AM AT ROAD ATLANTA

Road Course “Ringers” Return To Challenge NASCAR Stars Southlake, TX (March 12, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced today that Boris Said and Ron Fellows have filed entries for the popular Vintage Race of Champions (VROC) Charity Pro-Am at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Both Fellows and Said are remembered as “NASCAR Ringers” for their road racing prowess. The VROC Continue Reading...
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SVRA TO LIVE-STREAM RACES AT NINE SPEEDTOUR WEEKENDS IN 2020

Leading Digital TV Provider NAGRA Delivers App For Streaming And Other Services Southlake, TX (March 9, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) will deliver new value to sponsors and fans alike by extending its reach to a global scale through live video streaming. America’s premier vintage racing organization has rolled out a full-service digital media platform to feature races during nine Continue Reading...
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