DANVILLE, Va. -- VIRginia International Raceway today announced a mutual agreement to part ways with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) in hosting the Gold Cup Historic Races next year. The event, which had recently been sanctioned and managed by the SVRA in 2009 and 2010, will again be solely organized, promoted and produced by VIRginia International Raceway in 2011.

VIR's Gold Cup Historic Races & Car Show event will be held as previously scheduled on November 3-6, 2011 -- a new date for the iconic event. The SVRA will host their Historic Enduro 200 at Watkins Glen on the traditional Gold Cup weekend in June of next year.

"With a welcoming pig roast and traditional Black & White party extravaganza along with our live music, celebrity appearances and an expanded antique car show, VIR's Gold Cup Historic Races in 2011 will be a 'must do or see' event on the national vintage race calendar in 2011" said Harvey Siegel co-owner of the world renowned resort.

"As the third oldest permanent road racing facility in the United States, VIRginia International Raceway has been the setting for many important chapters in road racing history," added Connie Nyholm, managing partner of VIR. "We continue to build this signature event to bring out the full flavor of what classic motorsport and vintage racing is all about."

SVRA will continue to host a full slate of events nationwide in 2011 and beyond. Additional information may be found by visiting their web site at www.SVRA.com. VIRginia International Raceway's previously announced 2011 schedule may be found by visiting www.VIRnow.com.