{"id":500084,"date":"2022-09-20T12:23:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T16:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=406007"},"modified":"2024-03-06T07:06:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T07:06:36","slug":"get-ready-for-the-2022-velocity-invitational","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/get-ready-for-the-2022-velocity-invitational\/","title":{"rendered":"Velocity Invitational (2022) &#8211; Get Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Held for a second year at historic Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, the 2022 Velocity Invitational is poised to offer the finest combination of vintage racing and luxury lifestyle in North America. From hearing the distinctive wail of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/ferrari-250-testa-rossa-car-profile\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1950s Ferrari Testa Rossa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the cork pulled on an aged Napa Valley cabernet, be prepared to experience sensory bliss on the iconic Monterey Peninsula Oct 14-16.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_542886\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542886\" style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-542886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2022-Velocity-Invitational-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Founder of the Velocity Invitational, Jeff O&#8217;Neill, takes a break from his event duties to put this 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO through its paces. Photo \u00a9 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the racing, let the numbers speak for themselves: approximately 240 cars, each of which has been accepted based on its originality, history, and rareness. Where else will you see and hear a 1962 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/ferrari-250-gto-impressions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ferrari 250 GTO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> driven at speed? Drivers are also vetted based on their experience and previous show of \u201cdriving etiquette.\u201d Run groups for this year\u2019s event are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1927-1949 GP &amp; Voiturette Racing and 1927-1937 Sports &amp; Touring Cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1948-1955 Sports &amp; Sports Racing Cars &amp; 1947-1956 Production Cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1956-1961 Sports Racing Cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1956-1962 Production GT Cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1972-1977 IMSA GT Cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1963-1969 Sports &amp; GT Cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 7<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1966-1972 Historic Trans-Am Cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 8<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1966-1979 Historic SCCA T\/A Under-2L, 2.5L Challenge, B &amp; C Sedan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 9<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1995-2012 IMSA\/ALMS GT, LMGT, PROD, Cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Group 10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enduro: 1960&#8217;s Mini vs Mustang\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_542898\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542898\" style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-542898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pre-grid lane is located inside the paddock so that EVERYONE can enjoy the staging process. \u00a9 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having just spoken with event founder Jeff O\u2019Neill about the upcoming celebration, I have learned that many exclusive moments await those who make the journey, including a significant presence by McLaren Racing. The successful 1996 McLaren F1 GT12R and a selection of significant McLaren F1 cars will take exhibition laps at full speed, and I assure you the sound alone is overwhelming. Jeff said, \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to have such historic race cars attend our event. It\u2019s my goal to have the best of the best on display.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_542902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542902\" style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-542902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">McLaren Racing will bring several former F1 cars. Shown here from last year, Charles Nearburg enters the famous Corkscrew at speed. Photo \u00a9 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a more relaxing element of the event, Jeff was pleased to announce that no less than 18 of California\u2019s top wineries will be there offering wine tasting, including such vintners as Castoro, Robert Hall, Eberle, and Joel Gott, to name a few.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top local restaurants will offer scrumptious cuisine again, so don\u2019t worry; you won\u2019t go hungry! Once your pallet is satisfied, walk over to one of the hypercar displays and see if you can talk your way into a test ride. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/all-brands\/mclaren\/mclaren-models\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McLaren<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Hennessey, Czinger, and Zenvo will all have their latest exotics on display.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_542905\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542905\" style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-542905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fan favorite is always the Trans Am race. Shown here, Richard Goldsmith pilots his 1970 Dodge Challenger. Photo \u00a9 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I asked what\u2019s new for this year\u2019s event, Jeff was excited to talk about the Rally Car exhibit and demonstration laps. The cars will range from the outrageous Group B Lancia Rally 037 and MG Metro 6R4 through some of Subaru\u2019s best Imprezas to the Peugeot 206 WRC that once dominated the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/incredible-tech-behind-new-wrc-rally1-hybrid-cars\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Rally Championship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This stunning collection of rally cars will be driven by rally legend Alister McRae and his son Max.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_542910\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542910\" style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-542910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Last year\u2019s event included several rare and beautiful Ferrari 250 GTOs. Photo \u00a9 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you come for the pampering or shrieks of an F1 car, the 2022 Velocity Invitational will be an unforgettable experience. For tickets and information, see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/velocityinvitational.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">velocityinvitational.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage from last year\u2019s Velocity Invitational can be found here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/velocity-invitational-2021-a-smashing-success\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Velocity Invitational 2021: A Smashing Success<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_542914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542914\" style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-542914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-2022-Velocity-Invitational-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">During my conversation with event founder Jeff O\u2019Neill, he mentioned this year\u2019s vintage gathering will include two Ferrari 250 Testa Rossas. Photo \u00a9 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/COVER-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-542919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/COVER-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/COVER-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/COVER-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/COVER-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/COVER-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/COVER-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/COVER-2022-Velocity-Invitational-770x513-1-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Held for a second year at historic Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, the 2022 Velocity Invitational is poised to offer the finest combination of vintage racing and luxury lifestyle in North America. 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