Formula 5000 Drivers Association Announces Race Schedule for 2016

Rochester, MI – (12/8/2015)
The Formula 5000 Drivers Association is pleased to announce its racing schedule for 2016. Continuing on the success of prior years, the Association has announced a four race series for 2016. The Association also announced that on the heels of the successful participation in the 2015 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Formula A/5000 Race Series, the F5000 group will return as a featured race group for the 2018 Reunion. The 2016 U.S. Formula 5000 Revival Races will take place at the following venues:

 • June 15-19: Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with SVRA

 • July 14-17: Road America – The WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman present by Hawk

 • September 8-11: U.S. Vintage Grand Prix with SVRA at Watkins Glen

 • September 30 - October 2: Charity Challenge at Sonoma Raceway with CSRG (Tentative)

 According to Seb Coppola, president of the Formula 5000 Drivers Association: “I am thrilled to be able to announce another season of superb racing events at great U.S. race tracks during 2016.” Coppola added: “The participation of more than 40 Formula 5000 race cars coming from Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand and various regions of the U.S. at the 2015 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion was very well received by race organizers, race fans and race drivers. As a result the race organizing committee has invited the Formula 5000 Drivers Association to return as a featured group for the 2018 Reunion. We are delighted to accept the committee’s invitation and look forward to another spectacular presentation of F5000 cars at this premier gathering of historic race cars.” The U.S. Formula 5000 Drivers Association is a membership car club established to promote the restoration, presentation, registration and racing of historic Formula 5000 race cars. The Association organizes vintage racing events and other activities for its members. In addition, the Association manages a registry of Formula 5000 cars (www.F5000Registry.com). Media Contact: Seb Coppola - 248-601-2800 SebCoppola@F5000Registry.com