Report and photos by David Ferguson, Rusty Nuts Photography
Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) held its 2010 season finale on October 15-17 at the 2.54-mile, 12-turn Road Atlanta road course in Braselton, Georgia.
Thirty years ago, SVRA held its first event at Road Atlanta – a support race for Can-Am – so the 2010 race weekend marked a special anniversary for the organization. A mere 17 cars participated in the inaugural event, while this year saw 120 cars competing in seven race groups. Participants ranged from Mini Coopers and MGTDs through GT40s to the awesome McLaren M8F and Audi R8. The featured race was the S2000 sports racers – the fastest growing group in vintage racing, as these quick and nimble racers supplied exciting, close racing.
Social highlights included the 30th annual banquet and awards presentation, plus a celebration with some of the founders and early members sharing their memories of the early days of SVRA.
SVRA Road Atlanta Season Finale 2010 – Results
Group 1, 3 and 4 Race Results
1. Denny Wilson, Lotus Super 7
2. Stacy Schepens, Morgan 4/4
3. Pat Ryan, N/A
4. Tim Baker, Porsche 356
5. Glenn Stephens, Lotus Eleven LeMans (1:43.706 fastest lap)
Group 2 Race Results
1. Dave Handy, Brabham BT29 (1:32.059 fastest lap)
2. Bobby Brown, Brabham BT35
3. Will Thomas, N/A
4. Travis Engen, Chevron B17b
5. Ted Wentz, Brabham BT23c
Group 5 and 6 Race Results
1. Dennis Olthoff, SPF GT40 MkII (1:33.406 fastest lap)
2. Alan Sevadjian, Chevrolet Corvette
3. Hobart Buppert, Lola T70 Mk3b
4. Frank Beck, Porsche 914/6
5. Clair Schwendemen, Chevrolet Corvette
Group 7 Race Results
1. Joe Blackler, Lola T298 (1:28.406 fastest lap)
2. Asa Candler, Swift DB2
3. John Kramer, Swift DB2
4. Nathan Scigliano, March/Apache
5. Robert Hibdon, Swift DB2
Group 8 Race Results
1. Doug Campbell, Ginetta G4 (1:40.087 fastest lap)
2. David Bland, Porsche 911R
3. Les Gonda, MGB GT V8
4. George Braithwaite, Porsche 914 GT
5. Lee Talbot, Ginetta G4
Group 9 Race Results
1. Mark Brannon, Lola T97/20
2. Shelby Mershon, Lola T97/20 (1:17.868 fastest lap)
3. Marc Giroux, Lola T97/20
4. Travis Engen, Lola T97/20
5. Gilberto Jimenez, Lola T93/20
Group 10 Race Results
1. Travis Engen, Audi R8 LMP (1:23.029 fastest lap)
2. Dale Phelon, Ford Mustang T/A
3. Jim Malone, Chevrolet Corvette T/A
4. Jeff Lewis, Porsche 993 GT2
5. Mark Congleton, Porsche 993 RSR
Sports 2000 Feature Race Results
1. Asa Candler, Swift DB2 (1:31.852 fastest lap)
2. John Kramer, Swift DB2
3. Tom Kane, Tiga SC83
4. Mark Streitz, Swift DB2
5. Robert Hibdon, Swift DB2
SVRA Road Atlanta Season Finale 2010 – Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture)
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[Source: SVRA; Rusty Nuts Photography]
The lime green Porsche against the red Georgia clay, highlighted by the fall lighting. That is a BRILLIANT picture David.
Great shots. Whish I were there.
Fast Phil
How can I buy some photos from the SVRA group 8 race?
Who do I contact?
The pictures taken in the evening are really special. Thank you.
Thank you Patrick. I’m glad you like them. Those pictures were actually taken in the early morning under perfect fall weather.
Dave