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Test & Tune at Pocono

April 18th, 2026

Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

Event Chair: Kobus Reyneke 201-913-2675

  • In collaboration with VRG
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • VSCCA Members and VMC club licensed drivers welcome.
  • Open to VSCCA, VMC, SCCA and similar logbook cars through the early 70’s and Event Chair's allowances.
  • Event Information & Registration
  • Click here to volunteer to work the event.

A full day of fun on Pocono's Southeast track - shown in yellow above. Organized in collaboration with VRG we'll have separate run groups, several garages available and access to the track Friday evening.


Full details and registration forthcoming.



Click here to volunteer to work the event

6in3 SIX fantastic events in 3 days at Lime Rock Park. Don't miss anything!

Test & Tune at Spring Sprints

April 30th, 2026

Lime Rock Park , Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Ben Tarlow 617-966 0950


Test & Tune Thursday afternoon, offering at least 90 minutes of track time at a great price.

  • This is a muffled event.
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • VSCCA Members and VMC club licensed drivers welcome.
  • Open to VSCCA, VMC, SCCA and similar logbook cars through the early 70’s and Event Chair's allowances.
  • Event Information & Registration

Click here to volunteer to work the event

Vintage Racing Drivers' School

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 30 through May 2-3, 2026

Lime Rock Park , Lakeville, CT

Event Chair Charles Bordin 914-725-1274

  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • Anyone with a driver's license is welcome. Sign up and you'll become an Associate VSCCA member.
  • IMPORTANT: New eligibility requirements
  • Event Information & Registration.

Click here to volunteer to work the event


Our Vintage Racing Drivers’ School is similar to a full-on race school with one major difference – it teaches you about vintage racing and the mind set and attitude essential to get involved. You’ll have a great time and will want to return for VSCCA races, hill climbs and tours.


The school is one of the easiest ways to get into vintage racing and with VSCCA approval in hand, you can participate in other VMC vintage organizations’ events across the country.

Rivers & Wild Tour

Friday, May 1st, 2026

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Danny O'Donnell ‭(860) 871-1990‬

  • VSCCA Membership not required. Friends welcome.
  • A fun, one-day tour for classic cars. (Mid-seventies and older preferred, but if you must, please feel free to bring a newer one.)

Event Information & Registration


A fun one-day tour for classic cars, starting & ending at Lime Rock Park. Details forthcoming but planning points to this:

  • Meet at 9:45 AM at the Infield/Midway booth.
  • Depart after coffee for lunch.
  • Return in the afternoon to Lime Rock Park paddocks.
  • Tour the paddocks and enjoy watching fantastic vintage racing.
  • Join racers at the evening’s potluck dinner.

Spring Sprints

Friday & Saturday, May 1-2, 2026

Lime Rock Park , Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Ben Tarlow 617-966 0950

  • Save $50 by entering by April 16th!
  • This is a muffled event.
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • VSCCA Members and VMC club licensed drivers welcome.
  • Open to VSCCA, VMC, SCCA and similar logbook cars through the early 70’s and Event Chair's allowances.
  • Event Information & Registration
  • Click here to volunteer to work the event.

Click here to volunteer to work the event

Our traditional opening race meeting which is open for VSCCA eligible cars and Event Chair's allowances through early '70s. It is run in conjunction with the School and Lime Rock Drivers Club.

Preservation at Spring Sprints

A VSCCA Sporting Track-day Group

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Ben Tarlow 617-966 0950


  • Save $25 by entering by April 18th!
  • Race and road cars through the early '70s welcome.
  • This is a muffled event.
  • VSCCA Members only.
  • Event Information & Registration
  • VSCCA Tech Sheet Preservation

Click here to volunteer to work the event


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.

  • At least three 20-minute sessions Saturday afternoon.
  • Optionally join us for the Friday Spring Sprints 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

Driven to Race Autocross

Saturday afternoon, May 2nd, 2026

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Kobus Reyneke 201-913-2675

  • Anyone with a driver's license is welcome.
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • Bring any muffled car.
  • No personal safety gear required except a helmet if car has a roll bar.
  • Passengers allowed.
  • Event Information & Registration

Driven to Race is a half-day, super-fun autocross event.


The best way to get a taste of the track with little risk. Cars are spread out and you can test the limits of your car.


You’ll get about 2 hours of track time with professional instruction on the half-mile Proving Grounds autocross course and lap the iconic Lime Rock road course. Two groups of 12 cars each and you can enter with just about any car.


Add 20 minutes of paced laps on the big track.


Tell your friends who have dreamed about getting out on the track!

Spring Sprints Potluck Dinner

Friday, May 2nd after the action


Attention all Spring Sprints participants including Drivers’ School, Driven to Race and Friday tour Drivers.


The response for the Pot luck has been dismal.  Please click here and make a selection of an item or items to bring.  You have a choice. Spend a few bucks for food to share with friends or go to one of the local eateries and spend a whole lot more for not-so-great grub!


Feel free to select perishables and drop it off at Ben Bragg’s camper for safe storage.


After food time sit around the gas fire pit and get to know some of your fellow club members better. This is what makes the VSCCA special! Just do it!



Wilbraham Hill Climb

HILL CLIMB

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

26 Monson Road, Wilbraham, MA

Event Chair: Jeff DeMarey (413) 531-3991‬

Click here to volunteer to work the event

The Wilbraham Hill Climb is a re-enactment of the 1908 historic climb up Wilbraham Mountain, an unofficial proving ground for many of the early automobile and motorcycle manufacturers of the Brass Era.


The 1908 event was put on by the Automobile Club of Springfield and sanctioned by the racing board of the American Automobile Association. The cars were timed over a measured mile by the Timing Club of New York City.


This is a town wide celebration that includes a car show, craft show, plant sale, food vendors and a DJ.

Empire Cup

RACE & TRACK-DAY

Friday & Saturday, May 29-30, 2026

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair Charles Bordin 914-725-1274

  • VSCCA, SCCA and VMC cars as well as Track-day cars welcome!
  • Unmuffled.
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • Event Information & Registration
  • Paper Empire Cup application (PDF)
  • Click here to volunteer to work the event.

Click here to volunteer to work the event

The Empire Cup will again be celebrating the Sports Racers of the 1950’s and 1960’s by offering a dedicated grid in this traditional VSCCA event.


Two full days of racing, plenty of unmuffled track time (at least 7 track sessions over the 2 days). This event is unmuffled and has timing and scoring using transponders. You can enter both your VSCCA car and a later closed wheel 1960’s – 70s race car. We will have a Friday evening party.

Thompson Vintage Festival

RACE

June 19-20, 2026 (Test day June 18)

Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT

Event Chairs: Phil Roettjer 774-232-3673 and Steve Morici 760-662-1112‬

  • Save $50 by entering by June 5th!
  • VSCCA Members and VMC-licensed drivers welcome.
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • Open to VSCCA, VMC, SCCA and similar logbook cars through the early 70’s and Event Chair's allowances.
  • Event Information & Registration

Thompson Speedway in the beautiful “quiet corner” of Connecticut offers amazing bang for the buck when you include the optional test day. Three days packed with track time at a bargain price of only $625 for members if you include the optional test day!

By popular demand we will again be doing a dinner in the Speedway Clubhouse with a program that will include driver awards. A free dinner ticket for drivers is included.



As in the past, the VSCCA and the VRG will be co-sanctioning the event this year. Thursday the 19th is an optional test day. We will have two grids, one for the fastest cars, the second for Prewar and less fast cars.

The Vintage Charity Rallye

GIMMICK RALLY

July 10-11 2026

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.

Double the Fun Two fantastic events in 2 days at the White Mountain Vintage Grand Prix. Don't miss anything!


Preservation at White Mountain Vintage Grand Prix

A VSCCA Sporting Track-day Group

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

Event Chair: Marc Cendron (617) 771-0231‬


Following fantastic success at our Lime Rock Park Preservation events, here's another opportunity to exercise special cars on track!

  • We need 10 cars to make this happen - please register early!
  • Save $25 by registering before June 25th!
  • Race and road cars through the early '70s welcome.
  • This is a muffled event – 90 dB limit.
  • At least three 20-minute sessions Saturday afternoon.
  • Expedited car tech inspection.
  • The VSCCA Preservation Group is a non-competitive lapping group for former race cars and road cars through the early ‘70s. The aim is simple: for participants to enjoy the cars, enjoy the track, and enjoy driving together in an exciting yet safe environment. Passing only allowed in designated areas. Absolutely no passing in the corners.


White Mountain Vintage Grand Prix

RACE

Friday & Saturday, July 24-25 2026

Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

Event Chair: Marc Cendron ‭(617) 771-0231‬

  • Save $50 by entering through June 25th!
  • This is a muffled event – 90 dB limit.
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • VSCCA Members and VMC-licensed drivers welcome.
  • Open to VSCCA, VMC, SCCA and similar logbook cars through the early 70’s and Event Chair's allowances.
  • Event Information & Registration

The event that gives you more track time than any other – over three hours on the fantastic 2.5 mile Club Motorsports circuit!

  • Showers! If you’d like to cool off between runs there are three new outdoor showers. We have not seen them but you may want to bring your bathing suit and towels as they are “semi-private". If it is a hot day there will be a mist fan available as well.
  • Food Truck!  There will be a food truck offering breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages both days.
  • New bathrooms in a new, air-conditioned clubhouse adjacent to the paved paddock!  Last year we held our potluck cookout in the clubhouse due to the heat. If it is a nice evening, the Friday night cookout will be on a patio in back of the club house. There is also a filtered, cold mountain water dispenser. 

Eligibility is open to VSCCA cars, guests with VSCCA-type cars as well as small bore front-engine cars with largely stock bodies through the early '70s running on treaded tires. (A ’73 Alfa GTV is acceptable, for example.)


Mt. Equinox Jump-off Tour

A warmup for the Mt. Equinox Hillclimb

TOUR

Friday, August 7th, 2026

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 (Simple form)

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.


Mt. Equinox Hill Climb

Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9, 2026

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


Lime Rock Park Historic Festival

RACE, TOUR & CONCOURS

September 3-7, 2026

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.

  • Information & Registration
  • VSCCA Membership not required.
  • Please note that Lime Rock charges spectators an entrance fee.
  • Experienced VSCCA Members and VMC-licensed drivers welcome.


Triple the Fun Three fantastic events at the popular Fall Finale. Don't miss anything!


Fall Finale - The Litchfield Cup

RACE

Friday & Saturday, October 2-3, 2026

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: John Oliva johnoliva1600@gmail.com 612) 868-0800‬


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 & Horseless Carriage Club event on Saturday.
  • 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, October 3rd, 2025

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: John Oliva johnoliva1600@gmail.com 612) 868-0800


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 September 12th!
  • This is a muffled event.
  • VSCCA Members only.
  • Event Information & Registratio
  • At least three 20-minute sessions Saturday afternoon.


Short video from 2024 Fall event

Victory Lane Magazine article - P39



Horseless Carriages at Fall Finale

PARADE LAPS & TOUR

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

Event Chair: Kobus Reyneke kobusreyneke@gmail.com (202) 913-2675


Have a prewar car? Come join the fun!.

  • Registration required please.
  • Cost $100 per car.

Tentative schedule:

  • 10:00 AM Meet in the main paddocks at Lime Rock Park.
  • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the track spectating vintage racing, paddock tours and photo ops.
  • 12:00 PM Lunch at the track (track restaurant or bring your own).
  • 1:00 PM Short tour departing from track.
  • 4:00 PM Head back to the track to stage for 5:20 PM track laps.
  • 4:45 PM Mandatory Drivers’ meeting to go over the tour and track rules,
  • 5:20 PM Parade laps for 20 minutes.



Fairfield County HCCA/AACA Fall Meet

SOCIAL

Sunday, October 2026

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Redding, CT down in the field (Register to receive details)


The VSCCA is invited to the Fairfield County HCCA/AACA Fall Meet! (Actually a big picnic with food, drinks, music and lots of fun.)


This is truly the most fun you can have with cars, friends and family. Not to be missed, we're bargaining on 20 "VSCCA" cars 1973 and older attending. (Bring a newer car and park on the street.)VSCCA Membership not required.



This is a private, by-invite only meet. To register, let Shenton know what car you'll be bringing at SKing@KINGINDUSTRIES.COM or text him at (203) 455-4387‬.




  • Pizza Truck
  • Awards
  • Tractor rides
  • Fire pit
  • Old car games
  • Teetor Totter
  • Hit miss engines
  • $40.00 / show car
  • Trailer parking available
  • Limit guests to seats in your old car
  • Very limited modern car parking on road
  • No modern cars on field (cut off 1973)


Watch this fun video

The 26th Nutmeg Rally

GIMMICK RALLY

Saturday, October 2026

Event Chair: Jim Donick 845-635-2373


The famous Nutmeg Rally is, indeed, on again. We promise a tour across some breath-takingly beautiful highways and byways. All of them are paved.

  • Any and all are invited and you can bring any car! The roads are not physically demanding on the cars.
  • Membership in VSCCA not required.

Costs:

  • Entry Per Car: $75
  • Dinners (optional): $70 per person. Note that we may have limited seating available so please get entry in early.

To register please contact Jim Donick at jpd@sdutchessnews.com or 845-635-2373



Each car will receive a Monte Carlo style Rally Plate as well as dash plaques for the crew. Lavish (well maybe) prizes will be awarded.


The instructions are designed to keep the cars on course so that the crews can focus on finding the clues along the way. Expect sixty or so miles prior to lunch and similar after lunch.

  • Rally begins in the parking lot of the Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck, New York, at 9:15 AM on Saturday, 25 October.
  • Lunch will be in Amenia, NY and one can order what one desires.
  • Dinner will be at the Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck and will be a sumptous buffet.  Prizes will be awarded at the dinner.

Looking forward to this one.

Jim Donick



Hotels: There are some rooms at th Beekman There are also many motels nearby from Hyde Park to Kingston, across the river.


Our AGM & the Frank Righetti Memorial Brunch to be combined at the Thayer Hotel at West Point.


October / November 2026

The Thayer Hotel

674 Thayer Road

West Point, NY 10996


Important: The Thayer is located on the grounds of West Point Military Academy – so please bring a driver’s license or other government id (including passengers).


This year, we are pleased to offer a special combined VSCCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Frank Righetti Memorial Brunch at the historic Thayer Hotel on the West Point campus.


SCHEDULE:

  • 9:30 AM: A light continental breakfast with coffee, tea, and croissants.
  • 10:30 AM: VSCCA members will start the Annual meeting. (Those not attending can opt for a 1.25-hour private bus tour of West Point for an additional charge.)
  • 12:30 PM: The brunch begins in the Grant Ballroom. (If you are not attending the AGM and have no interest in the tour, you can arrive at 12:30 PM for brunch.)

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

VSCCA Annual General Meeting

MEETING

VSCCA Annual General Meeting

We will bestow our annual awards and let the board do its thing. This is great opportunity to share your thoughts on the club with the board. The Frank Righetti Memorial Brunch will follow immediately.

  • VSCCA Members and their guests only please. If you are not a member and truly desire to attend, you are welcome to join the VSCCA and may do so here.



Please try really hard to register here by October 19 (http://tiny.cc/VSCCA_2025) or by calling Joan / Keith Harmer at 914.962.2652 (h) or 914.643.2821 or email Joan@HarmersInternational.com.



The Frank Righetti Memorial Brunch

SOCIAL

Event chair: Joan Harmer 914-962-2652


We're back on track for our traditional brunch at West Point at the Thayer Hotel.

  • VSCCA Membership not required

We’re offering a silent auction!

  • Members can bring their auto related items, set a reserve price if they would like, with the VSCCA receiving a 15% commission. If you’re feeling generous, feel free to donate 100% of the proceeds.
  • Winners are expected to pay and take the item home that day. (Cash preferred, 3% surcharge for credit card.) Bidding closes at 2:00 PM.

Please try really hard to register here by October 19 (http://tiny.cc/VSCCA_2025) or by calling Joan / Keith Harmer at 914.962.2652 (h) or 914.643.2821 or email Joan@HarmersInternational.com.

Boston Holiday Lunch

a VSCCA Holiday Celebration

SOCIAL

Early December 2026

The Chart House

60 Long Wharf

Boston, MA 02110

Event Chair: Steve Silverstein 774-232-2990

  • 1:00 PM: Cocktails/Appetizers
  • 2:15 PM: Lunch
  • VSCCA Members and their guests only, please
  • Cost $75.00 includes Complimentary valet parking

Please send your check for $75 made out to "VSCCA", or RSVP to milano164@ymail.com and bring cash/check to the event, no later than Wednesday, December 3rd:

 

Steven Silverstein

130 Chase Road

Marlborough, MA 01752

Phone 774-232-2990

Milano164@ymail.com

VSCCA Cancellation Policy

  • An entrant may cancel their entry into a VSCCA event for any reason up to seven (7) days (one week) prior to an event via motorsportreg.com. If the entrant has entered with a paper entry, the Event Chairman must receive notice in writing seven days prior to the event of their cancellation. For an event that begins on a Friday, for example, the entrant may cancel up to 11:59 PM the Thursday seven days prior.
  • If an entrant cancels within seven (7) days of the event their check or card payment becomes nonrefundable. 50% of the entry fee will be a cancellation fee, 50% will be a credit applied to a future VSCCA event. The credit may not be applied to an event hosted by a different club.
  • A “no show” will be considered to have been canceled and will be charged in full with no credit issued.
  • An entrant may not reduce their two-day entry to a one-day entry within seven days of an event.
  • Any meal canceled within seven (7) days of an event will be charged in full with no refund or credit due to caterer commitments.