LEXINGTON — After two consecutive weekends at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association is headed to north central Ohio.
The SVRA will jump-start the racing season at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend with the Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. It is the first of four spectator weekends and while it may not draw as well as the Verizon IndyCar Series or the NASCAR XFINITY Series, it is still a fan favorite.
“Over the past several years we have been fortunate to see our attendance grow for our spectator events,” Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course president Craig Rust said. “If you’re a fan of motorsports, even a casual fan, there is nothing like enjoying a race weekend at the track, especially one like Mid-Ohio.”
The Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio is one of 14 races on the SVRA schedule. The SVRA is making its 35th consecutive visit to north central Ohio.
“We are proud to work with world-class venues strategically selected on both coasts and in the middle of the country,” SVRA president and CEO Tony Parella said. “This national platform provides access to essential markets for our sponsors and are conveniently located for our member race teams and our growing fan base.”
New to the Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio this year is the Mazda Miata Heritage Cup. It will be the third of five races for first generation 1.6-liter spec Miatas (1990 to 1993 vintage).
The action begins Friday with practice and qualifying sessions. Racing begins Saturday and continues through Sunday.
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to midohio.com.
