VINTAGE SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.,

To: All VSCCA Members

The VSCCA differs from other vintage clubs in its unique emphasis on preserving the cars the way they were in their day, and in an emphasis on sportsmanship rather than on winning races.

For 2003 speed events the Club requires the following standards to be met in order to pass tech inspection and participate.
PLEASE KEEP THIS SHEET FOR REFERENCE.

2003 VSCCA DRIVER QUALIFICATION COMMITTEE APPLICATION

NO ONE may drive a car in a VSCCA speed event who is not a member of the Club. New members and members who have not driven in VSCCA speed events must be over 18 years of age and must satisfy the Driver Qualification Committee.

Participants in VSCCA sanctioned speed events are monitored by the Driver Qualification Committee. The club does not issue Competition Licenses, however, the privilege of participation can and will be revoked if, in the opinion of the Committee, a drive exhibits behavior on or off the track which is not in keeping with the goals of the VSCCA.

A copy of the form must be filed with the Driver Qualification Committee in order for a driver to be eligible to participate. All VSCCA drivers must complete the form.

Don Nattrass, Chairman, VSCCA Drive Qualification Committee - 10 Lenape Lane, Doylestown, PA 18901

ALL DRIVERS must present the following personal equipment: HELMET with 1985 or later Snell approval.   Some open face helmets pass this requirement, but full face are recommended.   If you are purchasing a new helmet, get the one with the most recent Snell approval. Must be SA.
GOGGLES or FACE SHIELD are mandatory for open cars, advised for closed cars.   Facial hair must be covered by fire resistant material.
DRIVER'S SUIT of NOMEX or similar fire resistant material (e.g. Simpson Heat Shield, Fypro, Durette X400, etc.). One outer layer required, two layers strongly recommended and required at some tracks.

SOCKS of fire resistant material as above.
GLOVES with no holes made of leather or fire resistant material as above.

ALL CARS must be equipped as follows:
SEAT BELTS of nylon at least 3" wide and securely mounted to a substantial frame member (body or chassis) using a forged or welded closed eye.  In the case of sheet metal mountings, a backing washer of at least 3" diameter or a backing plate of 9 square inches must be used. - These must be at least 1/8" steel.  The Club recommends 5 point harnesses in cars with roll bars.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER mounted in cockpit within driver's reach. Fire extinguishing systems are highly recommended.
BATTERIES must be securely fastened and if in driver's compartment must be covered or use leakproof caps. The ungrounded lug should be insulated.
ROLL BARS are highly recommended and should conform to the standards of the SCCA General Competition Rules for 1979. Roll Cages are not appropriate or permitted in the VSCCA.
. CATCH TANKS (or bottles) must be installed on all radiator overflow pipes and oil breathers. FUELCELLS are highly recommended.
AN EMERGENCY SHUT OFF SWITCH for ignition and fuel pump must be mounted externally on the RH side of driver's compartment.

MONZA FUEL CAPS must be wired shut.
CRANKCASE DRAIN PLUGS must be safety wired. It is recommended that other drain plugs be wired as well.
BRAKE LIGHTS should be working. Required only on cars that had them as original equipment.
REAR VIEW MIRROR: One is required. Two are highly recommended. Or more. The point is to have enough rear vision to see overtaking cars so you can point them by.
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS: Two are required, each capable on its own of closing the carburetor butterflies.

CARS should display their VSCCA permanent number. Don't have one? Contact Frank Righetti, Chairman Permanent Number Committee, 2075 East Main St., Peekskill, N.Y. 10566.

CARS should NOT display any commercial message (unless the particular car ran that way pre-1960) or the logo of any professional racing organization. VSCCA is strictly amateur.

YOUR CAR'S LOG BOOK should be brought to each event. New Log Books are available by MAIL ONLY from Ralph Steinberg, 8 North Constance Dr., Glen Riddle, PA 19037. .

QUESTIONS regarding a car's eligibility, certification, modification, operating condition, safety equipment, etc. should be resolved with the Car Classification Committee, Jerry J. Greaves, Chairman, 8 Joan Dr., Newtown, CT. 06470, PRIOR TO ENTERING AN EVENT.

QUESTIONS regarding safety inspection (Tech) should be resolved with Tivvy Shenton, Chief Tech Inspector, R.D. 1 Box 53, Richmond VT 05477, PRIOR TO ENTERING AN EVENT.

IN SUM, be prepared in advance and come and have fun at our VSCCA events.

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