SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Sportscar Vintage Racing Ass’n officials have announced that the Remington Arms Company is now the Official Recreational Firearms Company of SVRA.

Founded in New York and headquartered in Madison, N.C., Remington is a leader in the production of ammunition, shotguns, and rifles.

“We are tremendously honored to have Remington, an iconic American brand for over 200 years, as a partner,” said SVRA CEO Tony Parella. “Vintage racers appreciate sportsmanship and leadership and everyone I have spoken with agrees there is a lot of synergy between the Remington and SVRA brands.”

Remington sells sporting goods for hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government, and law enforcement markets.

Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the company is the oldest continuously-operating manufacturer and continues to manufacture in its original plant, located in Ilion, N.Y.

Remington is a privately-held manufacturer of firearms, silencers, and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of ammunition, shotguns, and rifles.

The Remington family of companies has 12 locations across 9 states employing over 3,500 people and distributes its products throughout the United States and in more than 55 foreign countries.

“We are extremely impressed with the growth of SVRA,” said Christian Hogg, Remington’s Director of Marketing. “SVRA is clearly the leader in vintage racing and that makes it a powerful platform for reaching distinguished American men and women who appreciate impeccable quality sports products. Sportsmen shooters who revere iconic brands like Jaguar, Land Rover, NetJets, and Chopard also respect the full range of our products.”