Ludwig Heimrath

VARAC Announces Ludwig Heimrath as 2016 CHGP Grand Marshall

The Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) is gearing up for what promises to be the biggest, most exciting and best-attended event in its history. Our Grand Marshall is one of the most famous names in Canadian auto racing, Ludwig Heimrath, who won the Canadian Sports Car Racing Championship (later known as the Canadian […]

Steam Whistle Pilsner

Steam Whistle Paddock Tour at CHGP – Friday June 17, 2016

Join us for the Steam Whistle Paddock Tour – a social event being held Friday, June 17 at 6:00 pm in the upper paddock at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. All competitors, crew (with a ticket) and volunteers of the Canadian Historic Grand Prix are welcome to attend. First Whistle Stop – near Corner One, hosted […]

VARAC Pit Signals

May 2016 Pit Signals

The May 2016 edition of VARAC Pit Signals by Jeremy Sale has been released! Click here to download your personal copy. Features this month include: Racing in Australia with Andrew Celovsky Amelia Island and Watkins Glen with David Holmes A Long Lost Volvo by Dave S. Clark BEMC Spring Trophy Races Richard Poxon and Garry […]

Can-Am Roars Again at VARAC CHGP June 17-19, 2016

TORONTO, ON (May 20, 2016) – Mosport will echo once again to the powerful sound of four Can-Am cars doing demonstration laps at the Canadian Historic Grand Prix, June 17-19, 2016. “The Spirit of Mosport” Can-Am cars will include a McLaren M8E, a McLaren M1B (tribute car), a Lola T70 and a Chaparral 1. These […]

VARAC by CoburnPix

2016 BEMC Spring Trophy Races – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

VARAC’s 2016 season started off in style with a strong sportsman grid at the BEMC Spring Trophy Races hosted at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park this past weekend. Luckily Richard Coburn was on hand to capture some on track shots – click the link to see more    

Mini Meet North at VARAC CHGP

Race Fan Registration Open for 2016 CHGP Events

Registration is now open for the many “race fan” experiences that occur at VARAC’s annual Canadian Historic Grand Prix.   This year’s event is being held June 17-19 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and has so much in store for the fans! Sign Up Now for: Track Touring Sessions: Twice on Saturday and Sunday. Sign […]

VAY Special, photo: Bob Harrington

The V.A.Y Special Rides Again

Some recollections by Gary Magwood with Jeremy Sale While wasting time on the world wide web the other day I saw some chatter about the quirky “V.A.Y. Special”, which had appeared on Bring A Trailer.com. Some VARAC members may remember Mike Rosen racing the car with VARAC at Mosport. I knew that it had gone […]