VARAC MEMBERS HUB


Welcome to the VARAC Members Hub – your central resource for membership information, racing guidelines, and community engagement.

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Become A Member

Passionate about preserving, restoring, racing, or simply admiring historic race cars? VARAC welcomes enthusiasts of all kinds.

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Membership

An annual VARAC membership costs $50 and is open to anyone with an interest in vintage motorsport. Members gain access to VARAC events, resources, and a community of fellow enthusiasts.

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VMC License

VARAC issues a VMC license to qualified competitors under the auspices of the Vintage Motorsports Council. Please note that the VMC license is only valid for VARAC events—it cannot be used on VARAC grids at regional races, which require a full CASC-OR or equivalent racing license. To compete in VARAC-exclusive events like the Vintage Grand Prix, qualified members may apply for a Vintage Motorsport Council (VMC) license for $25 per year.

VMC FAQ’s

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Apply Or Renew Online

Complete the registration form and pay securely by credit card. Make sure your mailing address matches your credit card billing address.

If your billing address has changed, please contact membership@varac.ca

Apply Or Renew By Mail

download and print the membership application form. Fill it out, include a cheque, and mail to:

Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada
Gavin Ivory, 10539 Community Centre Road, Baltimore, ON, K0K 1C0

Just Getting Started?

If you have questions about becoming a member, contact Ed Luce, VARAC Membership Director, at membership@varac.ca.

If you're new to vintage racing, we recommend reading So You Want to be a Race Car Driver by Walter Davies for a helpful introduction.

Race Classes

Vintage Pre-War: Pre-1942

Pre-war single-seat sports and race cars, one-offs, and post-war T-Series MGs.

Vintage and Historic Production: 1941–1961 and 1962 - 1979

Sports racing cars, one-offs, classic sedans, production sports cars and notable race cars (e.g. Cooper, Lotus, Triumph TR3/4, MGA, Porsche 356, MGB, Shelby GT350, Mini Copper S)

Modern Classic: 1999 to 2005

Production sports and sports racing cars in successful series such as IMSA, TransAm, Touring Car, SCCA and CASC GT Classes (e.g. Ferrari, Mustang, Porsche, BMW, Honda).

Classic : 1979–1999

Race and production cars from IMSA, TransAm, SCCA, etc. (e.g. Corvette, Datsun, Honda, BMW, Porsche Ferrari).

FC (Formula Classic): Open-wheel formula race cars build before 2000 consisting of the following sub-classes:

  • Formula Classic (formula cars built pre-2000) Race Group includes the following subclasses:

  • Formula Historic (built prior to 1973)

  • Formula 70 (built between 1973 and the end of 1989)

  • Formula 90 (built between 1990 and 1999)

  • Formula Junior (Monoposto Racing Compliant) (pre 1964)

  • Historic Formula Vee (Monoposto Racing Compliant) (pre 1970)

  • Historic Formula Ford (Monoposto Racing Compliant) (1967 - 72)

  • Club Formula Ford (Monoposto Racing Compliant) (1973 - 81)

  • Formula 1200 (SCCA/CASC/VARAC Compliant)

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Rules And Regulations

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Eligibility

All VARAC cars must fill in an Eligibility form each year and send it to the Chairman of the Eligibility Committee. Cars that have no eligibility forms submitted will not be eligible for the points championship.

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Code Of Conduct

As a proud member of the Vintage Motor Council (VMC), VARAC is committed to upholding the spirit of vintage racing—preserving historic race cars while promoting fun, camaraderie, safety, and proper driving etiquette. Our events are about respectful, friendly, wheel-to-wheel competition in vehicles authentically prepared to their era.

Any damage should be documented and photos sent to: varacincidentreport@gmail.com

  • Safety & Conduct Standards:

    • Racing is inherently risky, but careful car preparation and the right driver mindset help reduce danger.

    • VARAC enforces a strict No Contact policy. Any on-track contact is taken seriously.

    • All driving behaviour is monitored by our Conduct Committee, and disciplinary action follows our established 13/13 rule as outlined in our Conduct Procedures.

    We expect all participants to race with respect and in the true spirit of vintage motorsport.

    Conduct Procedures

VARAC Drivers Challenge

Every season VARAC members are invited to enter a friendly competition in the spirit of vintage racing.

Classifieds