No, we didn’t misspell LeMans. This is our third season at the 24 Hours of LEMONS!

If you want to know what it feels like to be on the grid, lined up with 60 other drivers, a race wheel in your hand and victory on your mind, then please do not miss our third entry into this legendary jalopy race.

In our first attempt, our wreck-a-racer won the award for the Fastest German Hooptie on the track. If it wasn’t for the multiple contact penalties and over consumption or PBR, our little racer would have taken the checkered for sure. Last year, we crashed hard 3 hours into the race, procured and purchased a parts car to rebuild and still came in midpack after spending 5 hours in the pits! This year, we’re going for the top step on the podium and we want you to take us there as one of our drivers.

Before reaching the grid, you’ll have to survive trials like the Personal-Injury-Lawyer Anti-Slalom, the Marxist-Valet Parking Challenge, and the Wide Open Throttle Rodthrowapalooza.

Twelve hours into the race, the car voted People’s Choice is called in and awarded a cash prize; simultaneously, the car voted People’s Curse is called in and destroyed. At the end of 24 hours, a gala awards ceremony plies the survivors with trophies, plaques, and four-figure purses in canvas bags full of nickels.

Schedule:
Friday July 23nd – Meet @ CCC at 6PM
Sunday July 25th – Back @ CCC at approximately 11PM

Includes:
Lemons car (fully prepped w/roll cage and safety equipment, ready to race!)
Fri and Sat Lodging
Entry fees
RV w/full Hospitality
Radios
Food
Transportation up to track
Gas
Pit Crew (yes, all of our smiling mugs will be there!)
A hell of a lot of fun!


* Non-drivers get all of the perks except they won’t be driving the car *
**No Race License Required!**

Does Not Include:
Safety Equipment (Suit, Helmet and Gloves) – May be purchased inexpensively here: Lemons Safety Equipment

Cost:
$1,895* per driver (Max of 6 drivers)
$250 per non-driver
*$100 off for returning drivers
RSVP with Jeannette

Click these links for more information about the event:
Jalopnik: 24 Hours of Lemons
24 Hours of Lemons: Stafford Speedway July 24-25
Great In-Car Race footage!

Looking to hone your skills behind the wheel?

Whether you want to improve your skills for the road or garner the tools necessary to put down fast laps at the track, our high performance driving school is a must for any CCC’er that’s serious about driving.

The program will include instruction on the autocross and wet skidpad covering:

- Vehicle Dynamics, weight transfer and the contact patch
- Skid Control and Recovery
- Tightening Radius Corners
- Emergency Lane Changes
- Slalom

While we’ve all been told to “turn into a skid” there’s are many steps beyond that if you want to have a chance of regaining control in slippery conditions… the only way to overcome your instinct is to practice in a closed environment. You’ll leave with the tools necessary to hone your skills on the big track and to get more enjoyment on the road.

There are two Sessions to choose from: Morning (7AM-1:30PM) or Afternoon (11AM-5:30PM)
Space is limited, RSVP with Jeannette.
$750pp, Lunch and Transportation Included.

Once a year, Classic Car Club Manhattan goes on an epic rally through Europe. We’ve powered through the UK, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Belgum, France, Italy and Austria, but when it comes to driving, nothing quite compares to Germany……so we’re going back.

Tap a fellow member that’s been on a prior CCC European Rally To Hell, and they’ll tell you quite a bit with a look, but not much otherwise. It’s not because rallyists are sworn to secrecy, or some clandestine brotherhood – it’s because few words can properly describe four days unleashed and at the limit.

In the past, we’ve packed 2,000 miles across multiple countries into a mere four days, but this year, we’re sticking to the automotive motherlands of Germany and Belgium, and you’ll put those miles down on the Autobahn and the two undisputed greatest tracks in the world – Germany’s Nurburgring and Spa-Francorchamps of Belgium.

Simply get yourself to Frankfurt on the moring of Monday, September 13th. From there, we’ll cover the rest. You’ll beat down the Autobahn, you’ll drive Spa for a day, you’ll drive Nurburgring for a day and you’ll get your Uber Oktoerfest in as well. We will return to the States on Thursday, September 16th. $4,250 per person, spaces are limited so reserve your spot with Michael today.

Looking for more info? CLICK HERE

What were you doing last Monday? Sitting in your cube wondering what more you could have done with your weekend? Thinking you hate Mondays? Well, we’ve found the solution to Monday Blues and 24 lucky members were there to discover it with us. Nothing gets you ready for a busy week like a little sideways action at CCC’s Performance Driving School!

Great times were had by all and thanks to Travis and the great crew at S.O.L.I.D. Skills we may have actually learned a thing or two.

Photos below if you’re wondering what could have been…

Don’t worry, we’ll publish future dates soon. Sign up early so you don’t miss out!

Sometimes it isn’t about the bendy back roads or bhp-beckoning straights. Sometimes, it’s just about getting from a to b.

For the times a Ferrari just won’t do, CCC is happy to provide the essentials – the A2B fleet. Think of them as your everyday car.

Comprised of Mercedes Benz sedans and BMW X5 SUVs, the A2B fleet gets you and your passengers where you need to be quickly and safely for less than it costs to rent a Mazda. Insurance is included, big silly stickers on the door aren’t, thankfully.

A2B access comes with any CCC membership or just A2B-only packages start at just $2,500.

Arun, David, Kai and Zac kicked off the season at New Jersey Motorsports Park. It was 70 and sunny and a perfect day for racing. Thanks to John and Pete at DILYSI Racing for the hospitality and help with our Miata. We’re all looking forward to getting behind the wheel of their MX-5 Cup cars more this season.

And thanks Kai for the incredible photos!

Want to get in on the action? Keep an eye on the newsletter for upcoming events and email Zac if you want to test your metal!

Keeping forty-something cars running and on the road is no simple task. If you or someone on your list wanted to know a little more about what’s going on in that engine under the hood, then join CCC’s mechanic’s 101 class and learn from the best.

The four-hour course will cover all the basic operation systems, including:
1. Fuel and air systems
2. Cooling systems
3. Suspension and drive train
4. Electrical systems

Lunch and as many PBRs as any mechanic can handle will be part of the day and participants will go home with an official Classic Car Club Roadside Toolkit.

The class is $300 per student.

NEW DATES!
June 8th: 6-10PM
July 20th: 6-10PM
Sept 21st: 6-10PM

RSVP with Jeannette

Looking to hone your skills behind the wheel?

Whether you want to improve your skills for the road or garner the tools necessary to put down fast laps at the track, our high performance driving school is a must for any CCC’er that’s serious about driving.

The program will include instruction on the autocross and wet skidpad covering:

- Vehicle Dynamics, weight transfer and the contact patch
- Skid Control and Recovery
- Tightening Radius Corners
- Emergency Lane Changes
- Slalom

While we’ve all been told to “turn into a skid” there’s are many steps beyond that if you want to have a chance of regaining control in slippery conditions… the only way to overcome your instinct is to practice in a closed environment. You’ll leave with the tools necessary to hone your skills on the big track and to get more enjoyment on the road.

There are two Sessions to choose from: Morning (7AM-1:30PM) or Afternoon (11AM-5:30PM)
Space is limited, RSVP with Jeannette.
$750pp, Lunch and Transportation Included.

Join us for a trip down to Worth Street, where fellow friend and member Shane Benson will be hosting our fourth Drink Drive Night at his wine shop – New York Vintners.

Shane will be sharing some of his favorite bottles with us as we have a tournament style race on the incredible, new Carrera Digital 124 slot car set. Our friends from New Jersey Motorsports Park will be on hand too, so watch out for those race ringers!

RSVP with Jeannette

6:30-9:00PM
New York Vintners
21 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007

Sometimes a chauffeur is a good thing too. Classic Car Club On Eyewitness News

Gifts from the Classic Car Club

It was a week of Spyker at the Classic Car Club; Tuesday we were at the track putting the all new C8 Aileron through the paces along with the C8 Spyder and Laviolette, Thursday it was the northeast launch party for the Aileron at the Classic Car Club and Friday we had all three models on hand for member test drives. So… how does it drive?

“I was really surprised and impressed…. I knew the Spyker to be a unique hand-crafted machine… really an exercise of design, but I didn’t go in expecting much of the drive. I imagined a cushy ride for guys who own a car like this to be seen in it rather than drive, however, I was very wrong! The Spyder and Laviolette are hard and fast street going race cars, there is nothing cushy about them, not even power steering or power brakes! They have a nasty bark of an exhaust note, relentless acceleration and with no traction control and a damp track, I really had to be delicate to keep the back end from coming around. On the North Course of Monticello, it was clear that underneath their pretty skin, these are purposeful machines. The Aileron has been softened a bit (they say to appeal to the US market) and is a bit more of a grand tourer, with amenities and electrical nannies that you’d expect in a couture supercar, but still a formidable performer.” – Zac Moseley

The C8 Spyder on the Autocross

Pictures From Thursday’s Party at the Classic Car Club