VARAC MEMBERS HUB
Welcome to the VARAC Members Hub – your central resource for membership information, racing guidelines, and community engagement.
Become A Member
Passionate about preserving, restoring, racing, or simply admiring historic race cars? VARAC welcomes enthusiasts of all kinds.
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.
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.
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 Production: 1941–1961
Open-wheel and sports racing cars, one-offs, and production sports cars (e.g. Cooper, Lotus, Triumph TR3/4, MGA, Porsche 356).
Modern Classic: 1999 to 2005
Production sports, single seat open wheeled 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).
Historic Production: 1962–1979
Open-wheel, sports racing cars, classic sedans, and notable Canadian race cars (e.g. MGB, Shelby GT350, Mini Cooper S, Formula Ford).
Group 70+ : 1973–1989
Race and production cars from IMSA, TransAm, SCCA, etc. (e.g. Corvette, Datsun, BMW).
Formula 70+: Open-wheel cars from the same era (e.g. F1, Formula Atlantic, SuperVee).
Group 90: 1990–1999
Race and production cars from IMSA, Touring Car, SCCA, etc. (e.g. Ferrari, Porsche, Honda).
Formula 90: Open-wheel cars from the same era (e.g. IndyCar, F2000, Formula Atlantic).
Rules And Regulations
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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Any questions regarding the VARAC Eligibility Process can be directed to our current Eligibility Directors:
Brian Thomas for VH
Doug Switzer for Formula Classic
Del Bruce for Classic.
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
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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.
VARAC Drivers Challenge
Every season VARAC members are invited to enter a friendly competition in the spirit of vintage racing.
Classifieds
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Race Car For Sale or Rent Form
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Lotus For Sale