Road America Welcomes Back SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend, May 17-19
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – May 7, 2024 – Enthusiasm is surging as Road America gears up to host the much-awaited SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend from May 17-19. Renowned as a pivotal hub of motorsport history since 1955, America’s National Park of Speed attracts enthusiasts worldwide.
Road America promises an enthralling journey back in time across three action-packed days this year, making it a paradise for vintage racing fans. The weekend will feature an impressive lineup of events, including the SVRA SpeedTour, which will spotlight competitions from the Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), and the Mazda Miata Heritage Cup Series.
One of the festival’s standout events, the Hagerty Cars & Caffeine showcase, allows vintage car and motorcycle owners to display their prized possessions. Held on Saturday morning, this event offers a perfect mix of passion for classic automobiles and coffee.
In addition to the races, attendees can enjoy a range of activities. The Paddock Shop will offer a variety of merchandise, and Road America’s iconic concession stands will provide delicious food and drinks. Guests are invited to explore the beautifully landscaped Road America grounds, which feature several new enhancements, including scenic viewing trails both outside and now inside turns 9 and 10, commonly known as ‘The Carousel,’ the overlook at Turn 11, now known as ‘The Bluffs’, and a new pathway leading to Turn 12 aka ‘Canada Corner.’ Additional amenities include a new restroom facility with showers, and RV waste transfer station at Turn 1, fresh artistic carvings around the grounds, and upgrades to ’The Beach’ near Turn 11. The Briggs & Stratton Motorplex will have public karting on Friday, with the Road America Karting Series on Saturday and the Road America Supermoto Series on Sunday. Disc Golf will also be available all weekend.
As a token of appreciation for their service, Road America is offering FREE admission to all active, reserve, and veteran military personnel with a valid ID for the SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend.
The gates will open at 7 a.m. daily. Tickets for a 3-day weekend pass are $55, and day passes are available at $25 for Friday, $30 for Saturday, and $30 for Sunday. Children 16 and under can enter for free with a paying adult. The event will proceed rain or shine according to the scheduled program.
Ready to be part of this thrilling event? Don’t miss out on the SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend at Road America. For more details on the event schedule or to secure your tickets, visit www.roadamerica.com or contact the Road America Ticket Office at 800-365-7223.