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MG Vintage Racers has selected SVRA\u2019s June 4-7 Heacock Classic Gold Cup race event at Virginia International Raceway, as its 2009 \u201cFocus Event.\u201d\u00a0 MGVR will support SVRA in having \u201cAll MG\u201d races as part of the event, along with an MG-Morgan Challenge, as SVRA celebrates the \u201cCentenary Celebration of Morgans.\u201d All MG racers and their supporters are encouraged to attend this special event, as MGVR will provide its own special MG awards, and a large MG turnout is expected. Races will be run on VIR\u2019s full 3.27-mile course. For additional information contact Sportscar Vintage Racing Association at (www.svra.com), or Chris Meyers of MGVR at (editor@mgvr.org) or cell (860) 490-5950. Additional MG racing information is available on MGVR\u2019s Web site: MGVR.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MG Vintage Racers has selected SVRA\u2019s June 4-7 Heacock Classic Gold Cup race event at Virginia International Raceway, as its 2009 \u201cFocus Event.\u201d\u00a0 MGVR will support SVRA in having \u201cAll MG\u201d races as part of the event, along with an MG-Morgan Challenge, as SVRA celebrates the \u201cCentenary Celebration of Morgans.\u201d All MG racers and their supporters are encouraged to attend this special event, as MGVR will provide its own special MG awards, and a large MG turnout is expected. 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