VSCCA Preseason Shakedown Track Day

• Save $50 by entering by April 7th, 2023!

We’re delighted to announce an exciting addition to our club’s schedule. This track day is a low-key, non-racing event that should appeal to every club member.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who may have retired from racing or does not race, or perhaps a racer who has a particular car they do not want to race but would like to get on the track.  If you are interested, please rally your like-minded friends to join you.

• Pre-war, Race, Track, Street and "Preservation" cars welcome!
• Please note we will not be racing. Nor will we be parading. Passing will be allowed by "point by" only in designated sections. Passing going into a corner or in a corner will not be permitted for all groups.
• We proceed rain or shine! No cancellation within one week of the event. If extreme weather forces the cancellation of the event you will get a full refund.
• Unmuffled and VSCCA membership is not required.
   
• You’ll enjoy at least five 20-minute sessions and can bring any car older than 1975 - especially those exceptional ones we don’t usually see on the track. No wheel-to-wheel racing with passing only in designated areas, so those in pre-war and “preservation” cars, as well as drivers with no track experience, will be able to enjoy the track at their own pace. VSCCA "approved track drivers" get the chance to exercise their racers without the pressure of racing and get them in perfect shape for Spring Sprints.
• We'll group participants by speed & qualification and instructors will be on hand to provide pointers. First sessions will be paced for folks to learn the track and you can at any time team up with experienced drivers within your group for lead-follow laps.
• Did we mention this is an unmuffled event so bring out those formula cars, sports racers, etc.!
• The track will provide corner monitoring, electronic signaling and emergency services, so our VSCCA track worker members will be free to join us in the fun!
• The entire track and large, lower paddock will be ours for the day. Included lunch will be catered.
• Camping is available Thursday night for $20 with the gates open 5:00-10:00 PM.
• Bed & Breakfasts abound en-route and the surrounding roads are magnificent for touring.
• For those not camping, the gates will open at 6:30 AM. Mandatory drivers’ meeting at 8:30 AM with the track hot 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - except for an hour for lunch.
• We’re limiting attendance to 60, so register early!
• No gas available at or near the track, so fill up and bring containers of race fuel!

Friday, April 21, 2023

• Early Bird (Register by April 7th): $299
• After April 7th: $349

New York Safety Track
396 Zimmerman Road
Harpersfield, NY 13750

• Information on the track, lodging, food, etc.: YouTube video
• No gas available in or near the track, so fill up and bring containers of race fuel!

Use this Google search as a starting point.

Kobus Reyneke at (201) 913-2675 or kobusreyneke@gmail.com

Organized by the Vintage Sports Car Club of America.  Check out the VSCCA at VSCCA.org

Please click  Continue  below to view Event Requirements.

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Please note that we're classifying cars into two groups: Street / "Preservation" and Race / Track-prepared. These two groups have different Driver and Car requirements as below.

Cars in this group include pre-war and street-legal cars through the early seventies that have not been race- or performance-modified. When in doubt ask the Event Chair Kobus Reyneke at (201) 913-2675 or kobusreyneke@gmail.com.

• Racing experience: None required, but track experience is preferable.
• VSCCA membership: Not required. VSCCA members and non-members are welcome.
• Current medical: Not required.
• Personal safety equipment:
  • Required:
    • SA certified helmet (Snell SA2010, SA2015 or SA2020 - not an “M” or “K” helmet.) Full face and with a shield if an open car.
  • Recommended:
    • Nomex driving suit - 3 layers total preferred, but 2-layers minimum. A 1-layer suit is acceptable only if worn together with fireproof underwear.
    • Fireproof shoes and socks.
    • Fireproof driving gloves.
    • Balaclava, especially if you have facial hair.
    • A head & neck restraint device is highly recommended for cars with 4- to 6-point harnesses. (Please note other vintage clubs require this.)
    • Arm restraints, especially in open cars.
• Car requirements:
  • Entrants can run just about any '70s and older car that hasn't been performance- or race-enhanced.
  • Sorry, no Formula Fords.
  • Muffled? Unmuffled allowed.
  • Tires: All cars must have treaded tires - no slicks.
  • Technical inspection: Required - download tech sheet here.
  • Logbook: Not required.
  • Car Safety Equipment:
    • Required: Seat belts in good condition.
    • Recommended: Fire extinguisher.

Race-prepared cars include all cars that are not street legal or modified for racing. When in doubt ask the Event Chair Kobus Reyneke at (201) 913-2675 or kobusreyneke@gmail.com.

• Racing experience: None required, but track experience is preferable.
• VSCCA membership: Not required. VSCCA members and non-members are welcome.
• Current medical: Not required.
• Personal safety equipment:
  • Required:
    • SA certified helmet (Snell SA2015 or SA2020 - not an “M” or “K” helmet.) Full face and with a shield if an open car.
    • Nomex driving suit - 3 layers total preferred, but 2-layers minimum. A 1-layer suit is acceptable only if worn together with fireproof underwear.
    • Fireproof shoes and socks.
    • Fireproof driving gloves.
    • Balaclava if you have facial hair, otherwise optional.
  • Recommended:
    • A head & neck restraint device is highly recommended for cars with 4- to 6-point harnesses. (Please note other vintage clubs require this.)
    • Arm restraints, especially in open cars.
• Car requirements:
  • Entrants can run just about any race-prepared '70s and older car.
  • Sorry, no Formula Fords.
  • Muffled? Unmuffled allowed, so bring out those formula cars, sports racers, etc.!
  • Tires: VSCCA rules and all VMC organizations require treaded tires. Cars with slicks will not be allowed to run with VSCCA groups. To see the VSCCA tire rules please go to VSCCA Tire Rules.
  • Technical inspection: Required. Please remember to print a copy of the tech sheet, fill it in and bring it to the event. Download Tech Sheet here.
  • Car Safety Equipment: Required: Please refer to this document.
  • Logbook: Not required.

• Registration is subject to approval. We’ll review registrations and get in contact if we have questions.
• If you decide to bring a different car from the one registered, you must notify us of this change or you may not be allowed to participate in this event.
• Questions and to check car eligibility in advance, please contact the Event Chair Kobus Reyneke at (201) 913-2675 or kobusreyneke@gmail.com.

When registering, please help us group cars appropriately by answering the car questions in detail.