Hello Everyone,
What a terrific year we've had together! So many events and club highlights, so many new members and friendships, and such amazing support from our club sponsors! We thank you all for making the Viper Club of Ontario such an important part of Viper ownership across Ontario...and now Western New York State!
Our 2023 Viper Show & Lunch Meeting was a record-breaking success, Stellantis-FCA went all out for our VIP Tour of their Brampton "Muscle Car" Plant where countless member's iconic Mopars were built, and we planned 50+ days of social & performance driving events where over 170 of our members attended and made them successes!
Before we say farewell to 2023 and get into our exciting 2024 plans, here are some photos below from our November dinner in Newmarket at the new Beertown. We had a great turnout but almost forgot to take photos and regrettably missed many who had already left.
Photo Gallery Is Complete!
You can now view 100's of photos from our 2023 events! Relive the memories and discover those you missed! There are separate Gallery pages for Social events, Performance Driving, 2023 Viper Show & Lunch Meeting, and Drive Festival (with VCO Viper Exhibit!) events. You'll also see pages for 2022, 2021, and Previous Year's photos.
A report and photos from our Brampton Plant VIP Tour will be presented soon.
You'll find all the photos here...enjoy! https://www.viperclubofontario.com/gallery
New Member Introductions
We're very pleased to welcome these new members...
Doug & Wendy Durnin from Ilderton with their silver '16 Gen V GT and newly purchased blue & white '96 Gen II GTS! (below left)
Mike & Donna Black from Cambridge with their red 2015 Gen V SRT!
Steve Longboat & Marlene Davey from Caledonia with their new Competition Blue 2015 Gen V TA 2.0! (below right)
2024 Events Calendar
We're pleased to present 50+ exciting 2024 club events on our website's "Events" page... More event details and dates for the last few will be added soon, but you can start putting a few on your own calendars now! https://www.viperclubofontario.com/events.
Our goal is to provide events that are local to all members, and our very large region size means our many area directors need to each plan lots of events! This also means that there are countless events available to those willing to drive outside of their local areas!
We've planned these "Special Events" that we expect many will drive a longer distance to:
May 25 - VCO 2024 Viper Show & Annual Lunch Meeting with Members Choice Awards, Gifts, Draws & Tech Talks, Hagerty Garage + Social, Burlington! (2023... https://www.viperclubofontario.com/viper-show-and-lunch-meeting-june-2023)
June 22-23 - Western New York State Scenic Cruise & Attractions Weekend!
July 14 - Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Tour & Photo Shoot, Hamilton!
August 10-11 - Prince Edward County Winery & Spa Weekend!
August 24 - VCO Exotic Car Scenic Cruise & BBQ, Guelph!
Sept 6-8, Drive Festival Presented by Mobil 1 (2023 VCO Exhibit photos below and at https://www.viperclubofontario.com/vco-drive-festival-september-2023)
Looking Ahead to 2024
We're not only excited about our fantastic calendar of events that foster lasting friendships, but also our determined efforts to strengthen club resources that benefit our members in countless ways. We'll continue to grow our club and Viper community, support car culture with other clubs and industry leaders, and support local charity!
Essential Member Benefits
We have developed very extensive membership benefits that many won't be aware of. Please review them here, and if you'd like to learn more, just reach out to Bruce or your local area director! https://www.viperclubofontario.com/clubprograms/essential-benefits-of-viper-club-of-ontario-membership.
2024 Membership Renewals
As 2023 draws to an end, so do our 2023 memberships. We invite you to renew for 2024 before life gets even busier for us all over Christmas, New Year's, and winter vacations!
Renewals are easy with an e-transfer of $125 to vcotracks@gmail.com, or by cheque made payable to Viper Club of Ontario, and mailed c/o Bruce Hadfield, P.O. Box 282, Cannington, On, L0E 1E0. Thank you very much!
Club Vipers For Sale
Members and dealer sponsors have sold several Vipers in recent months...and a number of their new owners have become members! Here are the Vipers currently available...
1993 Gen I RT-10 antenna car, 11,440 miles, winner of numerous show awards. Exceptional original paint, interior as new, clean Carfax. $67,900. Contact member/sponsor Greg Oldham at goldmotorgarage@gmail.com. (photo 1)
2015 Gen V GT, 3000 kms, Ottawa. Harmon Kardon sound system, dual-mode suspension dampers, fully body PPF, extended warranty. Contact member J.P. at jsiouti@gmail.com. (photo 2)
2014 Gen V GTS, 17,089 kms, Black with Graphite Stripe, loaded with Laguna Leather, Advanced Aero, Interior & Exterior Carbon Fiber Packages, 18 speaker Harmon Kardon system and Sidewinder II wheels. $189,990. Member/sponsor's Viper. Contact Jackie Nimeck at jackie@racewaychrysler.com or 416-743-9900 x147. (photo 3)
1999 Gen II Viper GTS, black w/silver stripes, approx. 20,387 miles/32,809km, $95,000. Owned since 2014. Serviced exclusively by Garrett Nalepka at Raceway Chrysler. No issues, cold ac, upgraded radiator, exhaust, brakes, and other tasteful improvements. Contact Edward Hurwitz for more info @ Ed.hurwitz1@gmail.com
VCO Sponsor Appreciation
Most of our events are supported at least in part by these generous club sponsors and supporters. Let's extend our support to them whenever we can! Sponsor contact info at https://www.viperclubofontario.com/sponsors
Raceway Chrysler | Islington Chrysler | Wellington Motors (Chrysler)
JRP Online & Speed Therapy | ILR Car Control Schools | BAKSPEED
Hagerty Insurance | Hagerty Garage + Social | Gold Motor Garage
Stellantis-FCA Canada (Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat | CP24 News
On behalf of your VCO leadership team and our sponsors, we thank you for your support, and wish you health and happiness over the holidays and always!
Bruce Hadfield
VCO President