Vintage Sports Car Club of America, Inc.

THE ANNUAL HUNNEWELL HILLCLIMB - FOR PREWAR and SELECTED POSTWAR CARS

Wellesley, Massachusetts Sunday, May 11, 2003

Again this year, through the kindness of the Hunnewell family, the VSCCA will hold its hillclimb on the paved driveway of the Hunnewell property on Pond Road in Wellesley (approximately 10 miles west of Boston, off Rt. 16 south of Wellesley Center - just beyond Wellesley College).
By request of the property owners, the cars eligible for this event are Pre-WW II cars and selected Postwar cars. Postwar cars such as T-Type MGs, HRGs will be the sorts of cars selected. Faster and newer (late 50s) VSCCA cars will probably not be selected for this event. The only spectators permitted on the property are VSCCA members, their families and guests accompanying a member. Each entrance to the property will have an officer and a members list and non-members not in company with a member will be denied access.
As last year, entrant's cars will be parked in the shade for the delectation of all present.
The new picnic area at the side of the house is most pleasant with a very nice view and plenty of room for our group.
If anyone is trailering a car, please take the first right off of Pond Road (Sandy Green's), park your tow vehicle and trailer along the dirt driveway, unload your car and drive it to the Hunnewell estate before 10:00 AM. Trailers will not be allowed up the hill.
Schedule for the day: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Tech Inspection 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Practice 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM - Picnic Lunch Bring your own brown bag, wicker basket, or silver service. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Timed and Exhibition runs
Entry fee is $60.00 for timed and exhibition class. Pre-registration is requested for all cars that will be climbing the hill. Please have your entry in by May 6, 2003.
Checks payable to VSCCA Inc.
Event Chairman: Sandy Leith
136 Village Ave.
Dedham, MA. 02026
Tel. 781-326-3533 (home)
617-725-2288 (work)
ENTRY FORM - HUNNEWELL HILLCLIMB - Sunday, May 11, 2003
NAME_________________________________Phone (h)______________________
ADDRESS______________________________Phone (w)_______________________
STREET, CITY______________________________________Zip_________________
CAR: Make/Model______________________________________Year_____________
Displacement (cc)________________Color(s)_______________________________
Please note that this hillclimb is one of the lowest key events on our schedule. It is also a rare treat. It regularly enjoys one of the largest turn-outs of Pre-War cars (which many would say are the heart and soul of our Club) of any of our events. The set-up of the Hunnewell estate provides a unique ambience for these cars. There is a friendly rivalry between the Bugattistes and the Bentley Boys to see who can turn out the most examples of their respective marques. The Riley Rompers usually have an excellent representation as well. The driveway up which we run the hillclimb is short with several interesting corners. The driveway was repaved several years ago and so a cart-sprung Prewar car will not be shaken excessively as it proceeds up the hill. Most runs take between 35 and 50 seconds, enough to give those watching a vignette of the sights, sounds and smells of each grand old car, and the driver a chance to exercise his or her steed. Of all of our events, this is the one to keep furthest away from the "hairy edge". This is not a place for high speeds. Like all of our events, the Hunnewell Hillclimb has its own very special flavor. Even if your speedy post-war vintage racer cannot run at this venue, the taste of this event is most enjoyable and you will have a relaxed chance to visit with many other VSCCA members. And you will see some mighty fancy picnics!
Please send entry form for your suitable VSCCA car and check for $60 (payable to VSCCA Inc.) to the Event Chairman, Sandy Leith, 136 Village Ave., Dedham, MA 02026.
Safety equipment required: Fire extinguisher, Helmet (Snell '85 SA or better), Nomex, Seat Belts (except exhibition class), good sense.
ENTRY FORM
Yes___No___ I have a current valid state driver's license, and my 2003 VSCCA membership is current.
Yes___No___ I am at least 18 years old and have satisfied the requirements of the VSCCA Driver Qualification Committee.
Yes___No___ My car meets the requirements of the VSCCA Car Classification Committee and has a VSCCA Log Book.
SIGNED: Driver________________________Owner___________________

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