VARAC Splits Its Grid Between Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Waterford Hills This Weekend

TORONTO, ON (July 23, 2013) – Following their feature Canadian Historic Grand Prix event last month the Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) competitors have decided to divert their attention to multiple tracks this weekend. VARAC’s Group 70+ grid will be competing at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park as part of the BARC Canadian Touring Trophy Races (July 27, 28) and the Vintage/Historic grid will attend the Waterford Hills Vintage Races (July 26-28).

“Waterford Hills is such a favoured event on the North American vintage circuit” says Del Bruce, VARAC’s President and Race Director. “When it was announced that the schedule would collide with the CASC-OR’s regional schedule we made the decision to support both events, rather than choose one over the other. Both are important to our members and our commitment to BARC and CASC-OR. We think of it as double-the-fun for our club this weekend.”

This year’s Waterford event will feature the Trans Am B Sedan Challenge Race as well as the VSCDA Vintage Vee Series Points Race. Information regarding this event can be found at www.waterfordhills.com and on their Facebook page.

The Group 70+ cars are looking forward to an exciting re-match of the close competition and crowded grids that were experienced at the CHGP. Information regarding the BARC Canadian Touring Trophy event can be found at:

Provisional Schedule available here.

Complimentary Tickets available here.

Both of this weekend’s events are the fourth VARAC points races of the year. Results and Point Standings are posted here.

VARAC is the Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada whose members share a desire to preserve, restore and race historically significant cars in a form as close to the original specification as possible. We race cars made in 1989 or earlier in Ontario and Quebec. The highlight of our season is the Canadian Historic Grand Prix held annually in June at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The 2014 CHGP will feature the Triumph MG Challenge.

 

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Photo by Michael Haley

2013 HMSA Legends of Motorsports at Mont Tremblant

Images from the Legends of Motorsports Powered by HMSA event held at Circuit Mont-Tremblant on July 12-14, 2013.

Results of the event are available here

HMSA has posted some photos here and here

Leslie Hart has posted some photos here

VARAC Member Jack Boxstrom Reports on Lime Rock 2012

The following is an excellent article on the 2012 Lime Rock Park Historic Festival in Connecticut told from the perspective of VARAC member Jack Boxstrom.  Jack’s extensive racing history is currently experienced behind the wheel of his Chaparral 1, Lotux IX or MGTC.

Courtesy of Kat McFadden, RM Magazine.

Click here to download your personal copy.

Jack Boxstrom

July 2013 Pit Signals

The July 2013 edition of VARAC Pit Signals by Jeremy Sale has been released!

Click here to download your personal copy.

VARAC Pit Signals

Features this month include:

  • Extensive 2013 VARAC CHGP Coverage – Pictures, Stories, Reports, Thanks
  • Doug Elcomb wins the prestigious Bill Hirst Memorial Trophy
  • VARAC at MGVR Focus Event – Summit Point

2013 VARAC Canadian Historic Grand Prix

The following are images from the 2013 VARAC Canadian Historic Grand Prix held on June 14-16 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

VARAC was very lucky to have many talented photographers on site at this year’s CHGP. The following are links to downloadable photographs capturing the weekend events (some are free for download, some are for purchase). As a gracious thank-you please be sure to credit the photographer if you use their photos, and maybe even drop them a line to tell them how much you enjoy their work!

Inside Track Motorsport News – 2013 CHGP Program – Website

Globe and Mail Article – Globe and Mail Article – June 12, 2013

Mini Meet North – 2013 CHGP from the Mini Meet North Perspective

Richard Colburn – CHGP Photos – Website – Contact

Please ignore the button that says “Buy”, these photos can be downloaded for free (many thanks to Richard)

Hugh Hawley – Website – Contact

If you’re interested in high resolution versions of any of Hugh’s pictures, please contact him with the HWDP #### from the following flicker sites:

– CHGP Part 1

– CHGP Part 2

– CHGP Part 3

– CHGP Part 4

– CHGP Part 5

John Walker – CHGP Photos – Website – Contact

Mai-ai Photography by Michael Patrick

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Peter Viccary – Contact

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Miscellaneous Photos from Members

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Canadian Historic Grand Prix: A Fathers Day Weekend June 14 to 16, 2013

June 11, 2013 Toronto

The Vintage Automobile  Racing Association of Canada will hold its annual event at Canadian Tire  Motorsport Park on FATHERS DAY WEEKEND from June 14 to 16, 2013 on the  Mosport Grand Prix Circuit – Canada’s Home of Motorsport.

Participating racers from  across Canada and the US will converge on the Toronto area track to compete in  three days of racing in six race groups:

·         Group  1 – Monoposto – Vintage and Historic open-wheel race  cars
·         Group  2 – Vintage Sports Cars – Pre ‘62
·         Group  3 – Historic Sports Cars – ’62 to ‘72
·         Group  4 – Classic Sedans – to ‘72
·         Group  5 – Wings & Slicks – Open Wheel Formula Cars & Sports Racers running on  slicks
·         Group  7 – G70+ – ‘73 to ‘89 Closed Wheel Cars
·         Porsche 944 Cups Tribute Race – Honoring the cars and drivers of the  fabulous Rothman’s Series of the 1980’s &  1990’s

Join us this coming  weekend June 14-16, 2013 for a dream Fathers Day weekend.  There will be fabulous racing action  with over 200 vintage and historic cars in six race groups battling for the  honour of a sharing the podium and receiving trophies from Canadian Racing  Greats, Eppie Wietzes, Ludwig Heimrath, Bill Brack, Craig Fisher, Gary Magwood  and Walt MacKay.

Friday June 14th – Bring your classic car out on Friday  evening to the “Checkered Flag Cruise” to be held right in the  middle of all the action of the racer’s paddock – walk where championships have  been decided and the world’s greatest drivers have taken the Checkered  Flag.  The Cruise will start at  5:30pm and the entry is free.  The  Cruise will combine Hot-Rods and Muscle Cars with Sports Cars and Race  Cars.  In addition to witnessing  this fantastic Cruise Event, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the  paddocks and see what a great spectacle the VARAC – Canadian Historic Grand Prix  presents. Souvenir Dash Plaques will be provided to all cars entering the  Cruise.

Saturday June 15th features lots of great racing plus:

·         “Esso Tower Rally/Tour”  starting at 10:30 –  tour with a lunch stop
·         Mini Meet North the largest gathering of Minis in  Canada
·         Legends of the  Autobahn Car Corrals  and Concours Events for the great German Marques – BMW, Mercedes,  Porsche

Sunday, June  16th – more on-track action and afternoon  feature races plus:

·         From  10:30am, join the fun at the Marquee Tent for The Toronto Star “Great  Canadian Racers’ Reunion” and “Legends of Mosport”  hosted by Wheels Editor, Norris  MacDonald
·         Join  in the “Meet the Fans and Press” Session and Panel Discussion. Welcoming  fans and anyone involved in racing over the years to come out and meet old  friends and celebrate racing at Mosport, Canada’s Home of Motorsport.
·         Gary Magwood, Canadian Racing Champion will MC “The Legends of Mosport”, featuring our  greatest drivers.  So, come out and  hear what these Champions who formed Canadian racing have to say, get an  autograph and meet them personally.
·         The  “Field of Dreams Car Show” presented by Liquid Wrench also takes place on  Sunday Morning from 9am on the infield at Corner 8.  A special admission rate of $20 per car  applies to those coming in for the day and entering the Car Show.  Souvenir Window Cards and Dash  Plaques will be provided to all cars entering the Car Show.
·         Dream Laps Parade – The noon-hour parade laps are an  annual favourite.  We will continue  that tradition this year by offering Car Show attendees the opportunity to  register ($10 fee) on-site for the “Dream Laps” This is an experience that you  won’t want to miss and the largest on-track classic car parade in  Canada
·         Co-Grand Marshalls,  legendary Canadian Racer, Ludwig Heimrath and 944 Cup Series Founder and  competitor, David Deacon will officiate the running of the Porsche 944  Feature Race and present the trophies on Sunday afternoon.

With all of this racing  action and the variety of ways to participate, you won’t want to miss  THE GREATEST SHOW ON TARMAC! , the VARAC – 2013  Canadian Historic Grand Prix on the Mosport Grand Prix Circuit at  Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, June 14 to 16, 2013.

50 Years of Formula Vee by Jeremy Sale

VARAC member Jeremy Sale writes about the 50th anniversary of the Formula Vee in the June 2013 edition of Inside Track Motorsport News.

Already in your mailbox (if you’re a VARAC member), on sale now at your newsstand, order a subscription or obtain a digital edition.

Fifty Years of Formula Vee