About this event
“The best way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with a big one”. – Junior Johnson
One of the largest vintage only events on SVRA’s calendar, this weekend brings together hundreds of vintage race cars of all ages, makes and models.
The annual Grand Prix Festival, held on Friday in downtown Watkins Glen, commemorates the early sports car races that took place on a 6.6-mile course laid out on village streets. The high point of the Festival is the Grand Prix reenactment, with SVRA race cars driving the original Watkins Glen street course to the cheers of 20,000 enthusiastic spectators.
Memorable track action and a unique downtown festival combine for a great weekend in the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York. It doesn’t get any better!
Contacts
Eligibility Contact: Rob Elson – rob@svra.com
Licensing Contact: Alex Miller – alex@svra.com
Car Show: Donna Bastrzycki – donna@parellamotorsports.com
Vendor Sales: Melissa Clay – melissa@svra.com
Event Information Contact: Kathy Swinford – kathy@svra.com
PR Contact: Ashleigh Aungst – pr@parellamotorsports.com
Photo/Media Credentials: [Request Credentials] Pam Shatraw – pam@svra.com
The SVRA RCCF (Race CarCertification Form)
Race-Car-Certification-Form_22.pdf
The SVRA ECF (Engine Certification Form)
Engine-Certification-Form.pdf
SVRA and the SpeedTour have partnered with Dallara, who will be onsite at Watkins Glen showcasing the Dallara EXP, their ultimate track car. It’s a machine born from decades of racing experience—1962 lbs, 500 horsepower, and more than 2700 lbs of downforce. It’s as thrilling to drive as it is to behold, especially at iconic venues like those on the SpeedTour calendar.
The Dallara team would love to connect with you—whether you're racing or just wandering the paddock. Stop by their space in the paddock, say hello, and check out the Dallara EXP in action. They're always thrilled to chat about the car and their company’s history.
Competitor Event Information (please review the documents linked below):
Event requirements
All drivers must hold a valid competition license with SVRA, a Vintage Motorsport Council affiliated license or a license with a recognized sanctioning body such as SCCA, FIA, etc. with a current Medical date. Certain race cars require an SVRA-approved Super License. (see SVRA website under "Driver Information" for requirements).
Non-SVRA drivers: include a copy of current Competition License & Medical with entry. Entrants that do not hold a Vintage Racing License or who have not competed in an Vintage Event are REQUIRED to participate in the SVRA Driver Orientation Program.
A Head and Neck Restraint System (HANS) that meets SFI 38.1 standards is required for any/all SVRA events (Pre War excluded).
Event cancellations made 180 days or more before the event start date will receive a 100% credit. Cancellations that occur less than 180 days (but more than 14 days) from the event start date will receive a credit minus a $250 administrative fee. Cancellations that occur 14 or less days from the event start date will receive a credit minus a 50% administrative fee. Credits can be applied toward future SVRA events and expire 365 days from the date of cancellation. See our Terms of Use for full details.
As a condition to entry, entrant has read the SVRA General & Supplemental Regulations and consents to their application and interpretation by SVRA Officials in their discretion and acknowledges that motor sports are dangerous and assumes all risks of participation. The applicant (including driver, car owner and crew) agrees to conform to the rules, procedures and policies of SVRA and waives any right to claim against, and covenants not to sue SVRA, its officers, directors, employees, agents or any driver's committee with respect to the interpretation or application of any rules, procedures or policies.
