2012 Canadian Historic Grand Prix at Mosport June 15-17

The Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) will hold its 34th Annual Vintage Racing Festival , renamed for 2012 as the "Canadian Historic Grand Prix" at the world-renowned Mosport International Raceway, June 15 to 17, 2012. This technically demanding, very fast 2.459 mile track and former home to the Formula One Grand Prix, Can-Am, Trans-Am and Formula 5000 is just one hour northeast of Toronto.

Corvette will be the featured marque for 2012. Corvette racing cars from across Canada and the United States will descend on the Toronto area track for the second major historic Corvette focus event following the very successful Corvette World Tribute held at Road America in Wisconsin this past August.

In addition to Corvette racing, VARAC will make High Performance Driving and Touring sessions on the Grand Prix track available to Corvette owners and there will also be lots of activities both on and off the track for Corvette Clubs and other enthusiasts including a Saturday rally/tour of the area.

To make the weekend even better for Corvette enthusiasts, Canadian racing driver and Corvette legend, Ron Fellows has tentatively agreed to act as Grand Marshall for this prestigious event.

There will be racing for six groups of cars including Monoposto (single seat open-wheel vintage & historic race cars), Small Bore Vintage & Historic Cars (under 1800cc), Big Bore Vintage & Historic Cars (over 1800cc), Wings & Slicks (very fast purpose-built racing cars running on slick tires), G70+ Cars (cars dating from 1973 to 1989 including Porsches, Mustangs, etc.) and of course Corvettes.

The weekend will also play host to the only Canadian round of the Small Bore Challenge Cup, an enduro series for small bore vintage & historic racing cars.

VARAC extends a special invitation to all drivers, crew, marshalls, volunteers and media involved with racing in past years to join in the Mosport Racer's Reunion on Sunday. This will be a great opportunity to re-connect with old friends and celebrate the history of Canadian racing. Former Canadian National Champion, Gary Magwood will host the "Legends of Mosport" driver's reunion and many of Canada's racing greats will be in attendance.

The VARAC Festival is about more than racing. This year VARAC has added a new event on Friday evening – the “Checkered Flag Charity Cruise”, which is open to all criusers with proceeds going to the VARAC charity. The cruise will be held on the Start/Finish Straight of the famed racing circuit and will give participants and spectators alike a glimpse of the excitement surrounding this race weekend. The public is encouraged to come out for the cruise as well and join the party.

Other features of the weekend include Canada's largest Mini gathering, Mini Meet North as well as the very popular "Field of Dreams" car show that welcomes sports cars and hot-rods and car clubs from far and wide with Sunday noon parade laps on-track. Entry to the car show and parade laps is free! That's a lot of action and a super value!

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the VARAC Canadian Historic Grand Prix where you are encouraged to take it all in. Walk through the paddock and get up close to the cars and drivers who will be happy to greet you. Youngsters will enjoy meeting the drivers and being photographed with the race cars. Enjoy free camping. Explore the booths of vendors of all types. Within the park you'll also find good food and beverage and modern comfort facilities.

Vintage racer, cruiser, motorsport enthusiast, sports car or Corvette owner, you won't want to miss this event! Be sure to put it on your calendar today, June 15,16,17, 2012.For more information see www.canadianhistoricgrandprix.com .or contact Bob DeShane tel: 705-878-5422 email:bob.deshane@varac.ca

The concours features over 300 classic cars from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, as well as musical stage acts and tasty summer treats that make it fun for the whole family. Proceeds from the Concours d'Elegance help fund scholarships and local charity projects

In 1973 the Forest Grove Rotary Club created the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance to raise funds for scholarships and community service projects. Each year, the net proceeds are divided equally among the two. And thanks to the Concours d'Elegance, the Rotary Club has returned almost $1 million in projects to the community, which includes scholarships and financial aid to over 700 Washington County students to Pacific and other Universities.

The Concours d'Elegance is an outstanding event. It is made possible by the innumerable hours of service and dedication by the many volunteers in the community. Volunteers, young and young at heart, men and women, Rotary members, their families and non-Rotary workers have spent a vast amount of time and effort to accomplish this task.

The Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance is held on the 3rd Sunday in July, on the campus of Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Over 300 antique, collector and special interest automobiles will be on display.

Advance tickets are available for $17.00 for adults, $15.00 for seniors, and $5.00 for children 13 - 18 and can be purchased online. They may also be purchased through the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce (503-357-3006 or 800-359-2510). On the day of the show, tickets will be available at the gate for $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for seniors, and $7.00 for children 13 - 18. Children 12 and under are free.

DIRECTIONS:
The community of Forest Grove is nestled in the Tualatin Valley 25 miles west of Portland, Oregon. The Concours d'Elegance is presented on the historic campus of Pacific University. The campus is located in the center of Forest Grove.

From Portland: Drive west on the Sunset Highway (Hwy 26) to the North Plains exit (#57). Turn left over the freeway and follow the signs to Pacific University and Forest Grove. Visit the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce website for lodging information, or call 503-357-3006.

For Further Information Contact:
Rotary Club of Forest Grove
P.O. Box 387
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Portland Area: 503-357-2300
Toll Free: 1-888-359-2530
Email: info@forestgroveconcours.org