svra

SVRA, the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, is an American motorsport organization that sanctions and promotes vintage and historic sports car racing. It operates as a calendar-based series that brings together a variety of classic and historic racing cars to compete on professional road courses across North America. The organization emphasizes heritage, safety, and accessibility for fans and participants.

Racing under SVRA rules is organized into class-based groups that accommodate a wide range of eras and specifications, from pre-war sports cars and post-war GTs to open-wheel and late 20th-century touring cars. Vehicle eligibility is determined by technical inspections and compliance with safety and performance rules. Events typically include practice sessions, qualifying, and several races during a weekend.

Participants include amateur entrants, club racers, and professional drivers who race with a focus on car preservation and competitive driving. SVRA events are designed to balance competitive racing with historical demonstration, often featuring period-correct liveries and presentation. The organization also emphasizes safety, track operations, and stewardship of automotive heritage.

SVRA is governed by a management team and board of directors and maintains relationships with racetracks, suppliers, and sanctioning bodies. As one of the leading vintage racing organizations in North America, SVRA has contributed to the growth of vintage racing as a spectator sport and to public awareness of historic race cars.