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Left: The Locomobile Type 1906, "Old 16", driven by George Robertson on its way to winning the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup on Long Island.

Center: Action during the 1916 Vanderbilt Cup event at Santa Monica with William Bolden (#12) leading Omar Toft.

Vintage History Links

GENERAL
Title Comments
Vintage Motorsports Council A council for all the independent racing organizations devoted to vintage racing.
Vintage & Historic Racers Web A shared resource for vintage and historic racers on the Net, most of whom are on the Vintage Race mailing list, a discussion list for any topics related to vintage racing. The list is open to all vintage and historic racers, and anyone else interested in watching or getting started in vintage and historic racing. Members at all levels, from workers and drivers, to club presidents.
Yesterday's Racers Concentrates on historic motor racing. From old Formula 1 cars to pre-war Bugattis and Bentleys. If it's old and still races, then it'll be here.


SANCTIONING BODIES
Title Comments
Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) One of the more popular vintage road racing organizations. They put on some of the top vintage events in the country.
Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Another major player in the vintage road racing scene.
Historic Grand Prix Puts on historic Formula One events.
Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA) "The primary objective of the sport of vintage and historic automobile racing is to promote the preservation of these cars in a racing format that emphasizes safety."
Vintage Sports Car Club of America (VSCCA) The official site of the VSCCA, a club whose emphasis is on rare and unusual sports & racing cars including pre-war and certain post war cars pre-1960.
Historic Motor Sports Assocation (HMSA) Their purpose is to encourage the restoration, preservation, and use of historic, sports, and racing cars.
Vintage Drivers Club of America (VDCA) VDCA returns to the roots of the sport which is about cars competing in the form they would have been presented in the era that they were raced.
Vintage Formula Car Association The Vintage Formula Car Association has the expressed purpose of promoting single seater cars within the vintage racing community.
Historic Trans Am The intent of the Historic Trans Am Group is to recreate the original Trans-Am racing series as it appeared from 1966 to 1972.
Historic Stock Car Racing Association An organization dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and continued competition of former NASCAR stock cars.
Golden Wheels (Auto Racing Pathfinders) Golden Wheels was formed in 1975 as a non-profit organization. The object of this club is to encourage the sport of vintage auto racing within the membership of Golden Wheels Fraternity.
Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) Puts a premium on friendship, fun and preservation, over the win-at all cost, car-is-disposable, ethos of club racing. Operates California race tracks.
SOVREN The Society Of Vintage Racing ENthusiasts, is a Seattle-based non-profit racing organization boasting members who are owners and admirers of older sports cars with racing histories.
Western Racing Association Originally a sanctioning body for sprint cars in California and Arizona before WWII, it was reincorporated in 1982 by a group of former WRA members. It is now a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation of antique automobile racing cars and fellowship.
Corinthian Vintage Auto Racing (CVAR) CVAR emphasizes camaraderie on and off the track with the focus placed on participation rather than finishing first. Operates in the Southwest.
Heartland Vintage Racing (HVR) Heartland Vintage Racing is based out of Kansas City and St. Louis. Our members own and race everything from Elvas to Shelbys, classic open-wheel formula cars to full-fendered historic Trans-Am cars, and everything in between.
Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing (RMVR) Continues the tradition of conducting competitive road racing events with Vintage Spirit. Welcomes eligible vintage or exhibition race cars from other VMC affiliate and vintage associations.
Vintage Sports Car Drivers Association (VSCDA) The VSCDA is a non-profit club whose sole existence is to promote and organize vintage race events for its members. They are the preeminent vintage race organization in the Midwest.
Vintage Sports Car Racing (VSCR) Mission to foster and advance the restoration and use of racing sports cars with an emphasis on sportsmanship.
Southwest Motorsport (SWMS) The largest road racing club in New Mexico, providing vintage, open wheel, sports car, and kart racing enthusiasts a venue in which to exercise their sport. Their home track is Sandia Speedway just outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Atlantic Coast Old Timers Auto Racing Club ACOT is dedicated to the preservation of racing history. The membership is made up of those who have been or are currently involved in auto racing, own restored vehicles, or have a genuine interest in preserving racing history. Geared towards short track.
Midstate Antique Stock Car Club "Dedicated to the restoration, preservation and to the actual competition of vintage stock cars. These are authentic steel bodied cars, in many cases the original car, that raced the many tracks of New York State."
Vintage Indy Registry Dedicated to the history and preservation of Indianapolis cars. Membership is open to car owners, drivers, and crews. Their goal, through the collective efforts of our members, is to educate and ensure that these iconic historic cars survive for future generations.
Monoposto Racing Monoposto Racing supports the racing of vintage single seat cars in North America. Monoposto Racing conducts championships in eleven different open wheel car categories, from Formula Vee to Indy Lights.
Formula Junior Historic Racing Association (FJHRA) Provides historic Formula Junior grids to events sanctioned by other organizations across North America.
Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) Canada's vintage racing body. Recognizes cars in all categories -- sports, production, formula, etc.
Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia (VRCBC) Philosophy is to encourage participation, sportsmanship and the display of the vehicles in their natural state, on the race track. There are no prizes or trophies, merely the great enjoyment of driving and watching well prepared vintage racing machines at speed.
Classic Touring Car Racing Club (Great Britain) Promotes affordable racing for the popular saloon cars of the fifties and early sixties.
Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia The oldest active car club in NSW, provides a variety of services for members, including social, touring and racing events, a monthly magazine as well as regular forums for members to discuss current issues and swap ideas.
Vintage Speedcar Association, NSW Preserving old Speedway Cars in New South Wales, Australia.
Historic Rally Car Register For over 30 years, the Historic Rally Car Register has been the epicentre of Historic rallying, not just in the UK but Europe, too.


EVENTS
Title Comments
Monterey Motorsports Reunion The official event site for the top historic event in America.
Pittsburgh Vintage The official web site for the famous Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix.
Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen The annual reenactment of the street race through the Village of Watkins Glen.
Put-In-Bay Road Race Reunion Held on the Put-in-Bay Airport, this event honors the SCCA races which once took place on this tiny Ohio island.
Velocity International This unique and high class event at Sonoma Raceway is for historic racing cars in the condition they originally raced. No modifications outside of safety allowed at all.
Intercontinental Events, Inc. Brian Redman's international autosports marketing company. From this web site, you will be able to access the various events they host and sponsor.
Goodwood Festival of Speed The top historic event in the world. Also, the Goodwood Revival.
Legends of Ascot The Legends of Ascot was formed to honor and remember those who were truly racing legends in their day. Held at Perris Auto Speedway, California.
Historic Winton/Austin 7 Club Combined site from Melbourne, Australia. The Historic Winton is Australia's premier historic racing event put on by the Austin 7 Club, an organization dedicated their owners.
The Great Race Great Race participants view the most amazing scenery this country has to offer and tour some of the coolest back roads to get there. These pre-World War II cars aren't exactly cut out for interstate driving, so the intricate routes were designed to suit antique cars and their capabilities, in terms of speed, and durability.

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