You always promised yourself you’d go racing, right?

Well, it can be done!

Join us! Nearly all drivers in Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing, Ltd. (RMVR) had promised themselves they would one day go racing. Some figured out how to go racing early in adult life; most waited until their career allowed them the time and economic stability to fulfill the dream. Join our club. Start meeting the members and the service providers who support us. Become familiar with the workings of the club and eligibility requirements for the type of car you would like to race.

Hundreds of potential vintage racers learn about RMVR at the 2004 CART race in Denver.
Photo Credit: Bob Alder

RMVR is one of a number of vintage racing clubs across the country. We race the cars that you and we learned to love. Eligible small-engine production cars date prior to 1973. Most are European including MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Lotus, Porsche, Austin Healey, Alfa Romeo, Sunbeam, and the ever-popular Mini. Eligibility extends to 1972 for bigger engine production cars like Corvette, Mustang, and Camero. Open-wheel formula cars, 1972 and earlier, include Formula Vee, Formula Ford, Formula 5000, up to retired Indy racecars.

RMVR is a volunteer club. Members organize events; serve as Drivers’ Instructors, Stewards, and Chiefs of Specialties. Well-trained volunteer track workers look after you in the event of any track incident.

You could be racing by April

April is an important month. That is when RMVR holds its annual Drivers’ School. If you are completely new to race driving, or you have had experience with other clubs, venues, or vehicle types, the RMVR Drivers’ School is the starting point. You do not need a racecar to participate in Drivers’ School, a street car will do. You will need to be a member of RMVR, have a full set of safety equipment including drivers suit and helmet. These can be purchased locally, by catalog, or perhaps borrowed for Drivers’ School. You will need to have passed the mandatory medical examination.

You will work one-on-one with experienced driving instructors. Completing the Drivers’ School will allow you to participate in club race events as a driver. You will earn your RMVR competition license after several events under observation and guidance of your driving instructor.

RMVR and vintage racing are about fun

Our members, volunteer Stewards and Chiefs of Specialties take safety seriously. Rules strictly limiting dangerous driving are sternly enforced. The rest of this is all about fun. The joy of participation, the exhilaration of each successfully executed lap, and maintaining a reliable racecar is what RMVR is about. Finishing eighth for the very first time can make a weekend. The camaraderie with fellow members is truly rewarding. Race events are weekend outings with family and friends.

What can I win?

You can gain the respect and the confidence of other drivers and workers. There are no trophies or prize money for winning a race. There is no championship. A race session in which you and another competitor dice for position at the front, mid-pack, or to avoid finishing last is more fun than you have had in a very long time. We promise!

How do I find a racecar?

The monthly club newsletter has some classified ads for available cars. Or, the RMVR Bulletin Board has a classified section where users post ads for race cars. There are several good race preparation shops in Colorado. The Internet offers sites involved in the sale of racecars and parts. Victory Lane Magazine is dedicated to vintage racing and carries a broad classified advertising section. The price range for your choice is wide. There are cars available for as little as $2,500, or you could spend more than $100,000. Excellent choices exist between $5,000 and $20,000.

Announcing the Bill Temple Memorial Drivers’ School Scholarship

Through an extremely generous offer by Belinda Temple, the Vee drivers group is announcing the establishment of the Bill Temple Memorial Scholarship. A car, Bill?s RCA FV #18, will be provided for the annual Drivers’ School along with all supplies and mechanical support free of charge. This will be offered to an interested and qualified student each year for the next 4 years. All other Drivers’ School fees will be the responsibility of the student. Recipients will be selected from the application pool by a group of RMVR Vee drivers. Priority for selection will be based on hours of service to RMVR and the likelihood of the student becoming a regular driver. If a prospective driver needs a mentor for the weekend, one will be provided. For more information or for an application form, please contact Bill Fleming.

If you would like to be active in RMVR but it is not the time to own a car and drive, volunteering as a track worker allows a great opportunity to participate. You might get an up-close view of the action as a corner worker, assist with timing and scoring, or get the cars on the track working pit and grid. Try it - volunteer for a day or weekend. We will buy lunch! Visit the Worker/Marshal section of this website to see the many great ways you can get involved before or even instead of racing a car.

As the popular advertising slogan says, “Just do it”. You’ll never regret it.

While the task may appear daunting at first, here are some pointers on things that you should do to become a part of this wonderful sport. Links below to get you to the appropriate sections on this website to help you with your journey.

• Join RMVR.
• Visit with our members and/or visit our races to get ideas.
• READ and understand the car eligibility rules.
• Decide on the type of race car you wish to race.
• Shop for a car. For a novice, it’s probably smarter to buy a “race ready” car rather than attempting to build your own. Make sure the car will be an eligible car before buying it.
• Apply for RMVR eligibility. Even if it was previously an RMVR car, the new owner (you) must submit it for eligibility to make sure it is still proper. (Note: You might get the seller’s affirmation of that before buying!)
• Get a medical exam. It will be required even as a novice, before attending Drivers’ School.
• Spend some time in the car doing “Test & Tune” on your own, before Drivers’ School. Get to know members racing similar cars. They’ll be happy to help you. You might even be able to test drive their car, or pre-drive cars for sale, or rent a race car to test.
• Sign up for our Spring Drivers’ School, and begin the process of applying for your competition license. If it is late in the year or if you have prior experience, there are alternatives.
• Ask questions of anybody. We all love to help.
• ENJOY the journey. We promise, it is exciting.