Zenith has teamed up with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) to serve as of cial timekeeper in 2016 for the organization’s vintage races throughout North America.

Zenith’s President & CEO Aldo Magada and SVRA’s President & CEO Tony Parella hosted a cocktail party on February 18th at the Classic Car Club Manhattan in New York City. This is a world famous private club that gives its members access to a eet of the most sought-after cars ever built. Zenith took the opportunity to unveil the El Primero Chronomaster 1969 SVRA, a special edition that incorporates the SVRA logo, powered of course by the legendary beating heart of the El Primero movement.

Tony Parella, Aldo Magada, Cedric Laroche & Michael Pacheco © Angela Pham BFA Photography

“This partnership with Svra and vintage race car is not simply a collaborative endeavor, it’s a sharing of values and passions. Passion for mechanics, for competition, for adventure and also for friendship” said Aldo Magada. “We are proud to be associating with SVRA, one of the oldest vintage racing organizations in the United States, to af rm Zenith and its long-standing relationship with vintage racing and classic car owners.”

«We are extremely honored to partner with Zenith, one of the most iconic watch manufacturers in the world,” said Tony Parella, CEO and President of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association. «This relationship focuses on a shared passion for heritage and the things that last. Vintage race cars and Zenith watches are both mechanically technical and artistic. I look forward to building towards the future while enjoying what Zenith brings to our events.»

Zenith & SVRA © Angela Pham BFA Photography

Vintage racing is not just a pastime; it is a network of people drawn together by a shared nostalgia and it is also a cherished hobby for enthusiasts who appreciate tradition and that which are built to endure.

The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association is now into its 38th racing season and will run sixteen events across the country this year with over 5,000 drivers. Some of these events will be held at legendary tracks such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Watkins Glen, Sonoma Raceway, Circuit of The Americas and Portland International Raceway. There is nothing quite so exciting as a vintage race car. SVRA captures the essence of decades of racing’s heritage and past glory, re-creating its colorful pageantry.

Zenith & SVRA © Angela Pham BFA Photography

The El Primero Chronomaster 1969 SVRA is a special edition issued in a 100-piece limited edition, designed for authentic motorsports enthusiasts with a special interest in vintage racing.

About SVRA

The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) is the premier vintage racing organization in the United States. The SVRA has thousands of active members. It will sanction 16 events in 2016 at some of the nest and most challenging racing circuits in the United States, including: the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sebring, Road America, Watkins Glen, Auto Club Speedway, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Sonoma Raceway, Portland International Raceway, and Virginia International Raceway. SVRA’s Vintage Racing National Championships are held every November at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Further information on SVRA, including a complete schedule of events can be found on svra.com. Also be sure to check our Facebook page and Youtube channel which currently boasts a library of nearly 200 action-packed videos from our events.