VSCCA Log Book

Vintage Sports Car Club of America, Inc

To: All Members

From: The VSCCA Car Classification Committee

Re: VSCCA Log Books

The purpose of the VSCCA Log Book is to improve safety, insure originality and compliance with the rules of VSCCA car eligibility and to facilitate scrutineering at our events. For our new members and old members who need either new log books for the first time or log books for a car new to the club here is a summary of the Log Book program:

VSCCA Log Book Coordinator is Ralph Steinberg - 8 North Constance Drive, Glen Riddle, Pa. 19014 - 610-364-3800 (day) 610-459-2120 (nights & weekends) Ralph@cloverleaf-auto.com (24/7.) Ralph Records each log book, seals it with the VSCCA seal and returns it back to the club member.

Please note:
1:) Log Books must be obtained by mail only from Ralph. Though he tries to get them returned as quickly as possible please allow 1 month for turn around. Log Books are NOT issued at an event, nor is it a good idea to give your information to Ralph at an event. It is liable to live in the trailer till the next event.
2:) Applications for a new Log Book must have a completed Log Book Application Form.
All of the form must be completed and pictures included or you will not be issued a Log Book
3:) Log Books MUST accompany a car through any originality inspections and at all technical and scrutineering inspections at ALL VSCCA EVENTS.
4:) Any deficiencies, problems, deviations from originality requirements, etc. which are noted in your Log Book must be repaired by the next event. Failure to correct the problem(s) by the next event and have this noted in your Log Book may prevent you from racing at that event. By this time it should be quite clear and there is no reason that a car that does not meet all VSCCA originality rules and Safety Specifications may be refused entry into that event. ANY CAR THAT DOES NOT PASS its SCRUTINEERING & SAFETY INSPECTION WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED AND NOTED IN THE LOG BOOK.
5:) Any questions of VSCCA car eligibility should be settled before an event or obtaining a log book.
Contact: Jerry Greaves, Chairman, Car Classification Committee, 8 Joan Drive, Newtown, Ct. 06470.203-426-6211 E-mail jerry.greaves@att.net
Any car safety or technical question should be directed to: Tivvy Shenton, Head VSCCA Scrutineer, 32 Beaver Pond Hill Road, Richmond, Vt. 05477 Tivvy Shenton, vintiv@aol.com
7:) The primary purpose of the club is still "to encourage the acquisition, preservation, restoration and operation of vintage sports cars".
Done in the proper spirit, this purpose leads to the genuine enjoyment of our cars as they were and continue to be.

Most frequently asked questions about Log Books

1: Why do I need a Log Book?
Simple answer, the VSCCA says you have to have one. Actually I do not know of any race group that does not require one. Slightly more complex answer, for you safety and the continuing history of your car.
2: How do I get one?
You must first obtain a Log Book Request Form and fill it all out.
It must be signed by both a tech inspector and a car classification committee member.
Include two pictures of your car and mail it back to me.
3: I need a Log Book to go to my first event, how?
Go to question 2. The Log Book request Form is good for one VSCCA ONLY speed event.
4: My Log Book is full what do I do?
Send the log book back to me and I will fill in and attach a new Log Book to your old book and send them both to you.
5: I sold my car, what do I do?
Send the old Log Book to me and I will note that and forward to the new owner.
6: I just bought a new car from a club member do I need a new Log Book?
Yes, all cars you own must have a Log Book in your name with them. If the car has been at a VSCCA event in the past year and there is no notations of a problem in the current Log Book all you need to do is call Jerry Greave and have him call me with an OK and send me the old Log Book with a filled in request form. YOU DO NOT NEED TO GET THIS FORM SIGNED.
7: The car I bought has a VSCCA Log Book but the car has not raced in better than a year, what do I do?
Get a request form, fill it in and go to a speed event and have it signed off. Include new pictures of the car with your numbers
8: I lost my Log Book.
Fill in a form and send it with two new pictures. If the car has not raced in the past 12 months you need to get it signed off again.
9: I painted my car,
Replace the pictures in your Log Book.
10: I got a new VSCCA permanent number, what do I do?
Send me your old Log Book with new pictures of your car with new numbers on the side and I will take care of the rest.
11: I have read all the information on getting a Log Book, I have even called you at work but I am still confused, what do I do?
Take up butterfly watching. If you can't get this right I do not want you alongside me on the track!

VSCCA Log Book Request Form

This Form is good for one Speed Event only.

Manufacturer/model__________________________________________ Year of Manuf.___________
Manuf. Serial number__________________________________ VSCCA permanent number__________
Type (Rd., Cpe., Sports racer, FJr., ) __________________ Color_________________
Body Material________________ Engine Manuf._________________ Serial Number_______________
Bore___________ Stroke___________ Cyl.__________ Displacement____________
Engine Induction (type, make, number)__________________________
Transmission (type & manufacture)____________________________
Wheel Width Front___________ Rear______________
Wheel Diameter Front______________ Rear_______________
Tire Diameter (this is not the same as the wheel diameter!) Front ______________Rear____________
Track Front___________ Rear __________ Wheelbase_______________

This form must be filled out in its entirety, be accompanied with two pictures of the car with correct numbers on it, signed and dated by both a VSCCA Tech inspector present at this event and a VSCCA car classification committee delegate, and sent to Ralph Steinberg 8 North Constance Drive, Glen Riddle, Pa. 19037. Any necessary changes noted on this form must be completed and verified before a log book will be issued.
Name________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
City _________________________ State_______ Zip___________ Phone_____________________
Any necessary changes to be made__________________________________________________
Tech Insp._____________________________________ Date_____________________
Classification Committee__________________________________________________

Car Classification Committee; J. Greaves, J. Jacobson, H. Wessells, K. Goring, C. Chenoweth

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