At first glance, the Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) looks like any high-octane society gathering: gleaming machines, sunlit pit lanes, and the basso growl of vintage race cars echoing through Sonoma Raceway. But beneath the oil, the octane, and the occasional waft of exhaust lies something rarer in motorsport—a deeply human heartbeat. This is not merely a racing club. It’s a community where the roar of engines harmonizes with laughter, friendship, and the shared belief that speed can, quite literally, do good.
“CSRG was started in 1968 by a bunch of friends who wanted to drive their old cars and keep them alive,” says Race Director Geoff Pitts, who oversees the club’s expanding calendar of events. “Over the years, it’s become so much more than just a racing club. It’s a community. People help each other, share knowledge, and make sure everyone stays on track—literally and figuratively.”
The founding members—enthusiasts, and dreamers—were driven not by trophies, but by the simple joy of keeping classic machinery in motion. They began renting racetracks on weekends, hosting informal events, and inviting anyone with a passion for vintage speed to join in. Over time, CSRG evolved into one of California’s most respected vintage racing organizations, with a membership now hovering around 400. On race weekends, the paddock feels like a cross between a motor museum and a family reunion…