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Lime Rock Park + October 7th & 8th = The VSCCA Fall Finale
The VSCCA Fall Finale
The Place: Lime Rock Park
The Time: October 7th & 8th
Vintage Sports Car Club of America
Hear Ye - Hear Ye !
All MG Racers, Along With All Other VSCCA Members, Invited to Lime Rock On October 7th & 8th, To Participate In The VSCCA Fall Finale
$299.00 - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO ACT QUICKLY = $299.00
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the MGA. And 50th anniversaries don't come
along every day! To honor this significant benchmark, the Vintage Sports Car Club of America will celebrate this
anniversary by adding special - one time - "All MG" racing group at their "Fall Finale" race weekend at Lime Rock
Park, Ct, this October 7-8 (Fri/Sat). Although this is usually a closed "club event", they have graciously opened
it up to all vintage MG racers, and all vintage MGs - including those racing with other vintage clubs -
affording many non-VSCCA MG racers an unusual opportunity. Pre-War MGs through MGBs will be there to join
our regular turnout. This will also bring back many memories - as Lime Rock Park first opened in 1957,
where new MGAs were dicing on the tarmac back then.
We expect a large turnout of MGs for this special event - as well as the regular VSCCA entries - and the VSCCA is even extending a special "Early Bird" discounted entry to all entrants - who enter by August 15th. See the entry form for details on the event and related items.
Lime Rock Park - nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of northwest Connecticut
- is a favorite vacation area. Early October is one of the most beautiful times of the year there, as the fall
foliage colors paint the surrounding hills. And the track itself as you know, is more like a park, as spectators
sit on grassy hills to watch the races. There are many B&Bs in the area, but all lodging books up early for this
time of year - so don't wait to make your reservations - or just camp out at the track if you wish.
The weekend will be special for everyone. And Dave Ash -of MGA racing fame
- will be our honored guest! There will be a VSCCA dinner at the White Hart Inn in nearby Salisbury on
Friday evening (see dinner form), and there will be special mementos for all race entrants. Besides that
, we are promoting the event to MG and British car clubs in the Northeast to come and watch us race
- so expect lots of vintage car enthusiasts to be there cheering you on, and checking out our fabulous steeds.
And the North American MGA Register will be presenting a special award to an MG racer at this event.
I look forward to having you come race with us where "The Cars Are the Stars", and
be part of this special event - and part of history - as we celebrate 50 years of the MGA, and just have some
good old fun racing our fabulous steeds!
I hope you can make it. I will be there racing my MGA and hope to see you there.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
As always - "Safety Fast",
Andy
Andrew Hiller
VSCCA Event Chairman, Fall Finalle, 2005
carndrew@aol.com
, or call 914-923-6055.
Vintage Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
Fall Finale, Lime Rock Park, October 7-8, 2005
*** Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the MGA ***
VSCCA Members
Race Entrant Application
Please fill out - legibly - and postal mail this form back with your check
(sorry - no electronic registrations - we're still vintage)
Please fill out all fields that pertain to "Your Entry"
Incomplete forms will be returned, or entrant contacted.
Name: ___________________________ E-Mail_______________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________Zip__________
Phone:
(H)____________________ (W)__________________ Cell______________________
Please Answer the Following
1. Yes ___ No___ : My 2005 VSCCA membership has been paid.
2. Yes ___ No___ : My car meets the requirements of the VSCCA Car Classification Committee and has a VSCCA logbook.
3. Yes ___ No___ : I recognize that my car must be technically examined for compliance with club safety requirements
as well as Car Classification Committee requirements as to car preparation prior to my participation.
4. Yes ___ No___: I am at least 18 years old.
5. Yes ___ No___ : I have a current state driver's license
6. Yes ___ No___ : I understand that this is a VSCCA event in which the primary and only real objective is the
safety of all participants, and the preservation of our vintage cars, and I agree to drive in accordance with
that philosophy, and to be excluded from the remainder of the event if the event chairman in his sole discretion
finds that I am not in compliance. Overly aggressive driving WILL NOT be tolerated. There are no racing awards.
7. Yes ___ No___ : I understand this is a "MUFFLED" event. Cars must be 89 db's or quieter at a distance of 50 feet
(almost street quiet). I may be disqualified from racing (no refund), if my car exceeds this noise level while
racing (as measured by Lime Rock Park through monitoring of cars on the track) .
(Items 8-11 only appear on the form sent to Non-VSCCA drivers who race MGs)
VSCCA "MG Racers" Only:
12. Do you wish to be entered in the featured "All MG Races" - a special group - separate from the regular
VSCCA car classes - for this event only, or your regular VSCCA class - your choice.
(Note: All non-VSCCA members racing MGs are automatically in the all MG group)
Check your choice one: MG Group ________
Regular VSCCA group _______ Which Group ______________
Everyone
13. PLEASE NOTE: The "All MG Race Group" will be limited to a maximum of two all MG race sub groups of 35 MGs each (split slow / fast - as determined by the event chairman). After 70 MGs have populated the "all MG" group, additional non-VSCCA MG entries will be returned (so get you entry in early). Max. of 35 cars per race group is a track restriction. After 70 MG's fill the two all MG groups, VSCCA members can still enter their regular VSCCA class.
14. By signing this form, I acknowledge and certify that all of the above information is true, and I understand that participating in a vintage speed event such as this one is a mentally and physically demanding activity that involves risk. I assert and certify that I knowingly and willingly assume said risk of participating in this VSCCA speed event. I also acknowledge and certify that I have had a comprehensive medical exam within the past 24 months, and that I have no physical or mental problems that would prevent me from safely participating in this VSCCA speed event.
Signed: __________________________ Date:___________________
Entry Fees (all entrants)
15. $299.00 "Early Bird" entry fee if "received by" August 15:
After Aug 15th: $375. Checks on US banks in US funds, or International Money Order in US funds only (no credit cards), payable to "VSCCA, Inc." Make sure YOUR name is somewhere on the check or M.O. No limits on your crew size - but they must sign track waiver.
16. There will be a Friday evening VSCCA dinner at the White Heart Inn in nearby Salisbury. It will be a separate cost. See dinner reservation form for details.
MG Racers Only-
17. A Brief history of your MG (this information may be used for publicity and/or announcing) Especially looking for any MGA Histories!
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
___________________________ (additional on back, or attach write-up if you have one)
If you would enclose a photo of your MG for us (non-returnable) for possibly PR use, we would appreciate it (not required).
-Who is your most admired MG racer in history: _________________________________
Everyone
18. Owner of Car if different from Driver:
Owner:________________________________________________________
19. Name and phone number of person to contact in case of an emergency at the track:
___________________________________________At Track? Y__ N__
20. Car Year:_______ Make:______ Model:______ Color: ____________
Displacement (actual) in cc's: __________
VSCCA members NOT racing MGs Your VSCCA Class _____________
21. Have you raced at Lime Rock Before? Yes ___ No___ . If yes, your best consistent lap time on a dry track with your car running well: ____________
(for reference only, to help set up grids)
22. How many years you've been vintage racing? ____ Rookie: Yes__ No__
What was your last race Event:________________________________ Date:_________
23. Have you had any "On Track" racing incidents, or been "Black Flagged" in the past 12 Months?
Yes ___ No ___ If "Yes" please explain on back of this entry.
24. Your permanent VSCCA Car Number: ___________
25. Please fill in what applies to you on this form, and mail it with your check or Money Order, to: (do not combine entry and dinner checks - separate checks please)
VSCCA Fall Finale
Andrew Hiller, Event Chairman
45 Audubon Drive, Ossining, N.Y. 10562
Acceptance as an entrant is subject to the event chairman's review of your application. Any rejections will be notified promptly.
PS: Camping at the track: Starts 6:00PM Thursday. Everyone must be out of the track by 7:30 PM Saturday. No Saturday night camping. The track has some "minimal" showers (sometimes there is even hot water) in the paddock. No pets allowed. For more info on camping at the track and other restrictions, go to: www.limerock.com/ or call the track.
References - Resources:
- VSCCA web site: www.VSCCA.org
- Lime Rock Park,( 497 Lime Rock Rd Lakeville, CT 06039) : www.limerock.com/
- (Look under "Directory of Area Services" for area lodging). Call: Steve Potter, Manager 860-435-5000 X-303 or Maura Perry Op. Mgr. 860-435-5007.
-Visit Connecticut: www.tourism.state.ct.us/ or (1-888-288-4748) Get free Ct. vacation and culture guide. Also locate lodging.
-Litchfield County, Ct. Info: www.connquest.com/ct/counties/litchfield/
-Chamber of Commerce of NW Ct., 860-482-6586, www.northwestchamber.org/
Note: In early October, lodging get filled up quickly - so Book EARLY!
Any questions, contact the VSCCA event chairman, Andrew Hiller:
carndrew@aol.com
or call him at 914-923-6055.
