The SVRA Vintage Races at Sebring March 12-15, 2008, will honor the 50^th Anniversary of ELVA sports racers at Sebring.

In 1958, M.R.J. “ Doc Wyllie”, Chuck Dietrich, Berdie Martin. Rip Ripley, Bill Milliken, Cameron Argentsinger, John Bentley, Frank Baptista, and other pioneers of American sports car racers entered ELVA MK II and MK III racers in the 12-Hour race. Their history and these cars will be saluted in March 2008 during three days of racing and social events. ALL ELVAs Marks I thru VIII, GT160, Couriers and ELVA Fr Jr’s to take part in the racing on Sebring’s famous 4-mile track. ELVA cars will share paddock space. There will also be a Reception for present and former ELVA drivers, display of selected ELVAs in the Gallery Tent, and for selected ELVAs an escorted drive to downtown Sebring and Exhibition Laps.

For information on ELVA events contact BobEngberg@netscape.net or go to www.elva.com/news.

For race entries go to www.svra.com. Other info at www.sebringraceway.com.



Charles Kurtz in his ELVA MK II (#77) at Sebring, 1958, on cover of SCCA magazine.



Willard “Rip” Ripley in his ELVA MK IIb at Sebring 1958.



Rip Ripley’s ELVA MK IIb at Sebring 1958

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