Skip to main content

"We come for the cars, but stay for the camaraderie." Join us!


So many ways to play with us!

Want to participate in our events? We offer several opportunities for car enthusiasts ranging from leisurely tours, to wheel-to-wheel racing, to social events. The type of car you bring depends on the event, but rest assured, there’s something for everyone and most events don’t require VSCCA membership.


Quick reference driving events (PDF) NEW! Please refer to each event information for details


Find your niche below.


Please note that car & personal safety regulations that differ depending on the type of event apply. See specific event for details.


Wheel-to-wheel racing

  • VMC, SCCA and similar logbook cars through the early 70’s from VMC affiliated groups that meet VSCCA safety regulations and are equivalent to SVRA groups 1, 3, 4, and 5b i.e. sports and small bore production cars through early seventies and sports racing cars under 2 liters, all running on treaded tires. This would of course include cars with VSCCA logbooks.
  • Strict car and personal safety regulations apply.
  • Drivers need a (vintage racing) license issued by a VMC club and safety gear, but if you don’t have a license, the VSCCA offers a race school each spring. Join us!

Preservation track group at Spring Sprints & Fall Finale

Members' race & street cars from the Prewar era through the early ‘70s. We love to see former race cars (and drivers) who may not be competing anymore, or vintage road-going sports cars that our fellow VSCCA members want to enjoy on track. These are “track day” events - in a group that doesn’t allow wheel-to-wheel racing and passing only on the straights. Relaxed car and personal safety regulations apply. Must be muffled and on treaded tires.


Autocross

Our very popular “Driven to Race” event held in the spring requires only a driver’s license. Any muffled car and no safety gear except a helmet if your car a roll bar. Passengers allowed.


Hill Climbs

Our popular Mt Equinox hill climb sells out early and requires safety gear, but you may find another hill climb that fits your fancy. Similar to wheel-to-wheel racing requirements, but specific to the event.


Tours

Leisurely 1- or 2-day group tours along the scenic roads of the Northeast. Inexpensive with no timing or gimmicks. Just a map, great lunch and when sleeping over, great hotels. We prefer early seventies and older cars, but allow daily drivers.


So many ways to help your club

Even a small contribution will go a long way and much appreciated!

  • Marshalls
  • Marque Champions
  • Drive group liaisons
  • Social Media Gurus
  • Marketing Manager
  • Social activities organizers
  • Mentors for race school students
  • Tour organizers in CT, NH, NY, PA & MA
  • and any way you think we need help.

Please click here to see how you can contribute!


Upcoming


The Vintage Charity Rallye

GIMMICK RALLY

July 18-20, 2025

Around Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Ed Hyman 203-788-3956


  • A ‘Run What You Brung’ Rally – We love seeing your special cars almost as much as we love sharing the weekend with you.
  • VSCCA Membership not required. Friends welcome.
  • To book a spot, please contact Ed without delay.

A fun, charity rally that supports these charities:  Loaves and Fishes Hospitality House (New Milford, CT) - The Little Guild         (Animal Rescue – Cornwall CT and the Springfield to Boston Education Foundation (Massachusetts).


Commonly, we meet Friday Evening at a local Pub. A Saturday morning start takes us over beautiful country roads for 80-100 miles - often with a beautiful and/or an interesting lunch stop. Upon return to Lakeville, after a little time to refresh - we convene at the restaurant for cocktails, dinner and awards. Sunday Morning, we travel together for 50-70- miles and enjoy a light lunch at a restaurant near major highways so that our long-distance members can proceed home with no stress.


Mt. Equinox Jump-off Tour

A warmup for the Mt. Equinox Hillclimb

TOUR

Friday, August 8, 2025

Mt. Equinox, Arlington, VT

Event Chair: Chris Turner


All racers invited!

A fun one-day tour for classic cars that starts and finishes at the base of the mountain.

  • Classic cars only.
  • VSCCA members and friends welcome.
  • Detailed route maps will be provided.
  • All registered drivers and their guests will receive complementary T-shirts thanks to Gaswerks Garage.
  • The route will easily get you back to Mount Equinox before the 4:30 PM First Time Participant Orientation.
  • Event Registration

Tentative schedule

  • Drivers' meeting at 10:00 AM at the base of Mt. Equinox.
  • 10:30 AM departure.
  • Return in the afternoon to Mt. Equinox to take in a drive or more up the mountain.

Click here to Register Now!

Mt. Equinox Hill Climb

HILL CLIMB - 75th Anniversary!

Saturday & Sunday, August 9-10, 2025

Mt. Equinox, Arlington, VT

Event Chair: Scott Fenley 215-901-4324

A five-mile, adult roller coaster that climbs 3200 feet. With a newly repaved full course over five miles in length, this is the quintessential VSCCA event, a must if you have not done it.

  • This event sells out quickly.
  • VSCCA members only.
  • Cars do not have to have a VSCCA log book but the Event Chair will approve non-logbook cars on a case by case basis and may accept appropriate cars through 1973. (1973 is used as a cutoff as the SCCA ran the event until then.)
  • We will have the traditional Friday night reception and the Saturday night dinner at the charming Arlington Inn.
  • Event Information & Registration.
  • Click here to volunteer to work the event.


Click here for 2024 Photo Album

Click here for video of event

Click here for Event Timing


Lime Rock Park Historic Festival

RACE, TOUR & CONCOURS

August 29-September 1, 2025

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Chris Turner & Jeanette


Three days of racing, the Sunday in the Park Concours & Gathering of the Marques are just some of the highlights.


Click for Details & Registration

  • Not recommended for 1st-year racers.
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • Please note that Lime Rock charges spectators an entrance fee.
  • Experienced VSCCA Members and VMC-licensed drivers welcome.


  • VSCC Membership not required. Friends welcome.
  • A fun one-day tour for classic cars.
  • We ask for a suggested $5 donation to cover refreshments and incidentals.
  • Food and drink available for purchase.


  • If you registered for the rained-out event, you must register again please!


Click here to register!


Rhode Island Distiller's Drive

TOUR

NEW DATE SEPTEMBER 21

Start: "Second Beach"

315 Sachuest Point Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Event Chair: Bill Shields (610) 717-8640‬ and Jodi Hall


Tentative schedule:


  • Starting at 8:00 AM: Meet in the designated VSCCA area at the Audrain Museum Cars & Coffee and enjoy breakfast available for purchase. Take in the wide variety of cars that attend these C&Cs.
  • 10:00 AM sharp: Drivers meeting at location to be advised.
  • 10:15 AM as sharp as possible: Depart for drive.
  • Approximately 10:45, a stop for bantering, walking, and photos at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown.
  • Approximately 11:45, continue drive through Jamestown and over to the back roads of S. Kingstown and Charlestown.
  • Around 1:00-1:15 PM: Lunch at Sons of Liberty Spirits, 1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879. Food and drink for purchase.


The tour will start with breakfast & brews at the Audrain Museum Cars & Coffee at Second Beach, also known as Sachuest Beach, located at 315 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI 02842. The tour will head over Newport Bridge to Jamestown, and down to scenic Beavertail, at the southern tip of the island. From there the tour will do a loop of the northern end of Jamestown and cross Jamestown Bridge to some fun back roads through S. Kingstown and Charlestown.

 

We'll end the tour at Sons of Liberty Spirits in South Kingstown, RI where food and drink will be available for purchase. They produce amazing non-alcoholic drinks for those driving. (The VSCCA recommends no driving after adult beverages.)


If you plan on trailering your classic:


  • from Massachusetts or New Hampshire, and want to drop the trailer, contact Erik Thomas, 401-924-2030 nc76220@aol.com, who has offered to store trailers at his place in Little Compton RI.
  • If you are coming from Connecticut, NY, or points west, you can drop at the Shields place in Kingston RI, 5 minutes from Sons of Liberty. Bill is at 610 717-8640 wjshields55@yahoo.com.



Fall Finale - The Litchfield Cup

RACE

Friday & Saturday, September 26-27, 2025

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Whit Smith 847-561-7515


A great way to end your track season will be the Fall Finale where we again will hold the Litchfield Cup featuring the Commonwealth vs. the Rest of the World. If you enter a car in another Fall Finale class your Pre-War entry, made prior to 1941, will be free!

  • NEW & MANDATORY: Wear at least one garment or accessory from the period of your race car! Outrageous prizes on the line.
  • Run concurrently with the VSCCA Preservation Group on Saturday. (See separate listing.)
  • Save $50 by entering before September 11th!
  • VSCCA members and VMC club licensed drivers welcome.
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • Event Information & Registration
  • Click here to volunteer to work the event.

Photos from 2024 by Marcel Donaj

Photos from 2024 by Kobus & Frank Ditta

Photos from 2024 by Dom Miliano


Preservation at Fall Finale

A VSCCA Sporting Track-day Group

TRACK-DAY

Saturday, September 27th, 2025

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Whit Smith 847-561-7515


Our Saturday Preservation track-day group has come of age. Following the hugely popular showing at the 2024 Fall Finale, we're back with more.

  • NEW & MANDATORY: Wear at least one garment or accessory from the period of your race car! Outrageous prizes on the line.
  • Save $50 by entering by April 18th!
  • This is a muffled event.
  • VSCCA Members only.
  • Event Information & Registration
  • At least three 20-minute sessions Saturday afternoon.
  • Optionally join us for the Friday Warmup Tour that starts and ends in the paddocks. Details in another box. This tour tour is separate from Preservation and requires a separate registration.

Short video from 2024 Fall event

Victory Lane Magazine article - P39