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Falls's Arrival Signals Great Vintage Racing Events and Time To Organize for 2023

Even while enjoying some of the 25 or so vintage racing weekends on the 2022 schedule, todays parts shortages and shipping problems require action now for a successful vintage racing start to 2023.

We here at victorylanc.com have been doing a survey of key suppliers and the parts lead times and shortages are serious.

Check with the regional and national Vintage Resources monthly section early for info for 2023 refresh, rebuild race prep plans.

This issue the Vintage Resources Section is on pages 71 through 78.

Put In Bay Vintage Races Sept 20-23 South Bay island OH Feature MGs and Triumphs

The spirit of 1950s sports car racing is revived at this annual vintage racing event.

The 1.2 mile airport circuit will be the site of races for MGs, Triumphs, Lotus, Saabs, Minis, Abarths, Sprites, Elvas, Coopers, Fiats and the sports cars of the 1950s.  The event includes a car show, parties and tours of one of the original through the town circuits.  Spectators are invited.  www.pibroadrace.com. 

Seven Late September Vintage Racing Weekends Across North America

Four are the weekend of September 23-25: VRG is at Watkins Glen NY; RMVR is at Pueblo Motorsports Park CO; SOVREN races at Pacific Raceways WA; VARA returns to Buttonwillow CA.

The September 30-Oct 2 weekend includes: American Speed Festival with Vintage Indy M1 Concourse MI; CSRG at Sonoma Raceway CA; VSCCA Friday and Saturday at Lime Rock Park CT.

All the remaining 2022 vintage events schedules are in Victory Lane Magazine online every month at www.victorylane.com. 

VDCA Peach State Historics Sept 17-18, Road Atlanta, Liberal Track Time

VDCA offers two days of vintage racing featuring liberal track time on one of North Americas legendary road racing circuits.
Friday late afternoon is registration, tech and load in.
Saturday morning is practice and qualifying for afternoon Fun Races followed by Group Feature Races.  Special Saturday races also include a 1:00 pm British Car Race and a 4:30 Lucky Dawg Race.  Drivers, crews and guests are treated to a Saturday late afternoon dinner at the track.
Early Sunday morning is the traditional one hour Enduro Feature.  Sunday Sprint Races begin after lunch.  Final All Comers Race offers even more track time.  VDCA's theme of liberal track time is reflected in the extensive schedule of the event.  Check the final schedule and entrant info at www.vintagedrive.com. 

Women of Racing, Formula B Championship, Brass Era Cars, Celebrated Sept 15-18 VSCDA Vintage Races Road America, Spectators Invited

The VSCDA Ariens Art On Wheels is four days of vintage racing and festivities for VSCDA and guest racers on North Americas greatest road racing circuit.  Thursday is load in, test and tune and the big evening welcome party for all at the Overflow on Elkhart Lake.   Friday, Saturday and Sunday are filled with vintage practice, qualifying and races.
Special festivities and races during this vintage racing weekend include a Friday evening welcome reception with light meal, Saturday morning Coffee and Canvas, Saturday noon Brass Era Cars touring on track with guest riders.  Saturday early afternoon is the Mike and Deb Korneli original road circuit re-enactment.  Saturday afternoon is nine charity races with celebrity women guests waving the green flag for each.  Included Saturday afternoon is the Feature Race celebrating the Formula B 55th Anniversary Continental Grand Prix 1967 Championship.  There is a Saturday afternoon car show at the track.  Saturday late afternoon is an at the track reception for celebrity women racers, vintage racers and crew honoring all women racers.  Saturday evening is the big Women of Racing panel and banquet at Tufte Center.  
Participation charity donations for the many special events benefit Women in Motorsports North America.
Full entrant and schedule: www.vscda.org. Phone 616-916-2650
Spectator info: www.roadamerica.com. Phone 800-365-7223

CVAR Drivers School and Brad Balles Vintage Races Sept 9-11 Eagles Canyon Raceway, TX

The annual fall vintage racing season opener for the Corinthian Vintage Auto Racers Club honors the club's Founder.  it is held on one of the best vintage racing circuits in North America located just northwest of Fort Worth, Texas.
A full schedule of practice, qualifying and races is scheduled Friday through Sunday for the expected 150 drivers and their vintage racing cars.  A special Saturday All British car race is an annual feature.  Entrants, crews and guests may  make a contribution for rides in Historic NASCARS, driven by local racing celebrities, benefiting local charities.  They are organized each day by Sam LeComte's Concierge Motor Sports.
Info: www.corinthianvintageautoracers.com.
Ride info: https://conciergemotorsports.com/about-us/  Phone 469-496-1112.

SOVREN Columbia Classic Vintage Races & All British Field Meet Sept 10-11 Portland International Raceway, OR

This Labor Day weekend PIR hosts IndyCar, the following week it's SOVREN vintage racing featuring a variety of British cars.  There will be extensive competition for the Brits by American Corvettes an Shelby GT 350s plus a Cobra or two, many German Porsches and perhaps an Italian Ferrari or Maserati.
The Sprite-Midget Challenge race is an annual, always exciting, Feature.  The field of Formula Ford racers deliver close entertaining races.  over 140 vintage racing cars will keep the action going.  Spectators invited.
Info:  www.sovrenracing.org.