Tag Archives: SVRA

Archive Flashback – April 2015 ‘The Power of Pink!

Posted on April 29, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Let’s look back in the archive for a spotlight piece I wrote about Jeff Wright’s 1978 Chevron B45, which appeared in the April 2015 edition of Victory Lane Magazine. It was a pleasure to speak with Jeff and his wife … Continue reading →

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2018 SVRA Heacock Classic Gold Cup @ VIR

Posted on October 22, 2018 by terryjohnsen

The Heacock Classic Gold Cup event (September 21-23) marked the final race of SVRA’s east coast season, and penultimate event leading into the season ending National Championships at COTA in November. Earlier in the week it was suspected that Virginia … Continue reading →

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VIR and SVRA…a combination that’s hard to beat!

Posted on October 5, 2018 by terryjohnsen

Time to take a break and reflect a bit…it has been two weeks since the SVRA Heacock Classic Gold Cup at Virginia International Raceway (VIR). In my opinion, one of the best vintage events I’ve ever attended…one of the hottest … Continue reading →

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Vintage Cars at Vintage Mid-Ohio

Posted on July 3, 2018 by terryjohnsen

The SportsCar Vintage Racing Association made their yearly stop in the heartland of Ohio for the SVRA Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, held on the weekend of June 22-24, 2018. Preparing for a weekend photo-shoot with weather conditions expected to … Continue reading →

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SVRA Heacock Classic “Gold Cup” Historic Races @ VIR (article)

Posted on December 26, 2017 by terryjohnsen

Victory Lane Magazine, November 2017, Vol.32, No.11 Story and photos by Terry Johnsen Virginia International Raceway, September 22-24, 2017 The SVRA Heacock Classic “Gold Cup” Historic Races proved to be three days of sun, fun, and heat…with plenty of great … Continue reading →

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SVRA Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio (article)

Posted on December 26, 2017 by terryjohnsen

Victory Lane Magazine, October 2017, Vol.32, No.10 Story and photos by Terry Johnsen Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, June 23-25, 2017 The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course opened their spectator event season with the ever-popular SVRA Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, June … Continue reading →

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SVRA Heacock Classic “Gold Cup” Historic Races @ VIR

Posted on November 5, 2017 by terryjohnsen

The SVRA Heacock Classic “Gold Cup” Historic Races at Virginia International Raceway, September 22-24, had everything…sun, fun, and heat…with plenty of great road racing thrown in. I had to check the calendar a few times because it sure didn’t feel … Continue reading →

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U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen

Posted on September 18, 2017 by terryjohnsen

SVRA’s U.S. Vintage Grand Prix has become my favorite event that I attend each year. The list of positives far outweigh the other wonderful events I’ve attended, which includes: IMSA, NASCAR, and IndyCar. The extraordinary list of competitors, the variety … Continue reading →

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SVRA Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio

Posted on July 23, 2017 by terryjohnsen

SportsCar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) visited the picturesque rolling countryside of Lexington, Ohio, and the famed Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during the weekend of June 23-25, 2017. It was an amazing weekend of automotive nostalgia and great wheel-to-wheel racing. The … Continue reading →

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U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen (article)

Posted on December 9, 2016 by terryjohnsen

Victory Lane Magazine, December 2016, Vol.31, No.12 Story and photos by Terry Johnsen Watkins Glen International, September 7-11, 2016 The 2016 U.S. Vintage Grand Prix presented by Jaguar was an amazing celebration of American road racing, held at the most … Continue reading →

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