About
SVG Motor Sport
Andy Johnson
Owner of SVG Motor Sport
Team Principal Andy Johnson has competed in a wide range of formula for over 30 years. From banger racing on a dirt tracks, oval racing with Spedeworth, classic rallying to circuit racing and Sprinting. Andy competed in the first-ever Pirelli Classic Marathon in a 1200cc Simca Special and returned 20 years later to compete in a Toyota Corona. He also competed in the inaugural Monte Carlo Challenge.
For eight years Andy worked for Historic Rally legend Philip Young as part of his support crew.
Andy is a former winner of the Classic Touring Car Group 1 Championship in 2011.
Craig Rainer
Andy is supported at SVG by head mechanic and engineer Craig Rainer. Craig has been campaigning and developing a MKII Cosworth Powered Escort for more than 20 years.
He has enjoyed great success in the Ford Saloon Championship, taking class honours and winning the championship crown outright in 2002.
Toyota Corona
Andy is well known for campaigning in Toyota Coronas. The first Toyota Corona was bought to go rallying with, but having kids at that time it was suggested he try circuit racing. After attending a classic touring car race meeting it was decided to build the Corona for racing and he still uses the car today for circuit racing. The Corona has had a couple of outings at the Goodwood Revival meeting, has raced at Silverstone in an F1 Grand Prix support race and the Brighton Speed Trials. A second Corona was built for the 20th anniversary of the Classic Marathon.
