Our racing also provides a margin that stresses the irreplaceable nature of a piece of racing history as taking precedence over any individual’s need to win.

CSRG does not and will not discourage competition, provided it is done with safety and respect for one’s fellow drivers. Cooperation between the fast and the not-so-fast is mandatory and in keeping with the concept of maximizing enjoyment for all.

Vintage racing, as defined by CSRG, is very different from other forms of racing in that it is based upon participation, not victory. The veteran respects the novice’s right to the track, and the novice respects the veteran’s right to motor to the extent of his or her ability and good judgement. Formal licensing is replaced by mutual respect for each other’s rights.

The participant whose only purpose is winning has no place in the CSRG structure.

Vehicle acceptance for a CSRG event requires that each car be approved by the Board of Directors. This approval starts with the presentation of a completed "race car submission form" to the car eligibility committee prior to the event, along with any documented race history and photographs of the completed car. If approved, the car will be given a provisional acceptance for its first event. The car will then be inspected at its first event to assure that it in fact complies with CSRG eligibility rules.

All cars must be documented as complying with either FIA or SCCA rules for the eligible time period. A car which actually raced in its present configuration under rules within the eligible time period other than those of the FIA or SCCA may also be accepted at the Board’s discretion.

Cars eligible for CSRG fall into five basic categories, each with its own requirements and restricted date of manufacture.

The categories are as follows:

1. PRE-WAR CARS: All cars built and as raced prior to December 31, 1941

2. SPORTS RACING CARS as raced prior to December 31, 1965 and USRRC Sports Racing Cars built for racing prior to December 31, 1967

3. FORMULA CARS: Open-wheel cars as raced prior to the dates specified below.
Includes: FIA Formula 1, 3 and Junior cars manufactured through December 31, 1965; SCCA Formula A and Formula Libre manufactured through December 31, 1965; FIA Formula 2, SCCA Formula B and Formula Vee manufactured through December 31, 1969; and Formula Ford manufactured through December 31, 1972

4. PRODUCTION AND GT CARS: Road-going cars produced and as raced prior to December 31, 1967

5. FIA 2 LITER, GROUP 6  & GROUP 7 (CAN-AM) SPORTS RACING CARS as raced prior to December 31, 1974

See General Rules and Safety Regulation for specifics