August 2025
- vcotracks
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
Hello VCO,
It's hard to believe it's August already! Summer is just whipping by, and for once we can't complain about too much rain, quite the opposite as our lawns & gardens cry out for rain! It's also been a very busy summer for many who we've missed seeing at our events. We hope to see you at one of the many upcoming August & September events listed below!
Here's some photos from the Harding's BBQ & Cruise, Biplane Adventure, Bruce & Deb's BBQ & Pool Party, Hagerty C&C's, Speed Therapy day, and Mount Alverno lunch. We met Mobil 1 sponsor David Swain at Bruce's BBQ where he pulled Marvin Godelewicz's draw ticket for a case of Mobil 1 oil, plus handed out Mobil 1 shirts and hats! We also had extra Mobil shirts to hand out at the Hagerty C&C. Many thanks to David & Mobil 1, and to all the organizers and members who made these events so enjoyable!
We also published a comprehensive VCO 4th Annual Viper Show & Lunch Report which we hope those who couldn't attend have seen. Lots of great photos, videos and info!
Upcoming Events
See our Events Calendar and RSVP soon at https://www.viperclubofontario.com/events.
August - Note required RSVP deadline dates to attend!
Stoney Lake Dinner Boat Cruise (Peterborough area), Sat Aug 9th
Buffalo Cars & Coffee, Sun Aug 10th
Beach Lakefront Bar & Grill Patio Dinner, Keswick (N. of Newmarket), Thurs Aug 21
Speed Therapy Track Day, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Bowmanville, Fri Aug 22
South Niagara Scenic Winery & Lunch Cruise, Sat Aug 23rd
Hagerty Cars & Coffee, Burlington, Sunday Aug 31st
September - Why not put events on your calendar and RSVP now?
Speed Therapy Days, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Bowmanville, Sept 2, 15 & 25
Charity Classic Car Show, Mike Yarek Dodge, Paris, Sun Sept 7th
Windsor Assembly Plant Event, Sat Sept 13th (RSVP now and date will be confirmed)
Elmhurst Resort & Primitive Designs Lunch & Viper Cruise, Sat Sept 20th
Ian law Car Control School & Lapping Day, CDN Tire Motorsports Park, Sat Sept 27th
Hagerty Cars & Coffee, Burlington, Sunday Sept 28th
Buffalo Cars & Coffee, Buffalo, Sunday Sept 28th
Please note:
Windsor Assembly Plant Tour's Sept. 13th date is subject to the plant's production schedule, and we need a minimum of 20 members to RSVP early in order to do it.
Letchworth State Park Fall Colours Cruise's October 18th date requires a minimum of 6 members to RSVP early, otherwise we'll schedule it for another date that's better.
Please RSVP your intention to attend either of these 2 events now and we'll confirm.
New Members
We're very pleased to welcome new members:
Navin Anthony & Roshini Jose from Georgetown & their 2015 Gen V Viper GTS (left)
Ryan Fechney from Cambridge & his 2013 Gen V Viper GTS (right)
Club Parts, Service & Technical Resources
We offer extensive resources to help our members maintain their Vipers. When you need help, contact Bruce at vcotracks@gmail.com to access these resources.
Viper Parts Initiative Update
The Mopar licensing team has been fantastic to work with. We've met with several community suppliers who are eager to produce needed Viper parts. Suppliers are submitting lists of parts they stock and others they'd like to produce. Licensing approvals and signed agreements will follow and then production of parts soon after!
Stellantis/FCA News
Automobile manufacturers have been facing a tsunami of challenges. Stellantis has responded with a series of very positive changes in leadership, with one exciting announcement after another all year! The latest is the appointment of Scott Krugger to head of North American Design for Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram brands.
We met Scott and his design team at our Conner Center event last September where they joined Ralph Gilles in a panel discussion, and became VCO Honorary members. Scott's team designed the Gen V Viper, and new Dodge Charger that we saw at the M1 Center & Prefix garage. Expect exciting new product in the year's ahead!
Sponsor Appreciation
Please support our club sponsors who have helped make the club what it is today!
On behalf of your club directors and sponsors, thank you for your support and friendship, and we look forward to seeing you at an event soon!
Bruce Hadfield
VCO President
Viper Club of Ontario has proudly supported our members & Viper Nation since 1997!
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