South Shore Sports Car
&
Beer Drinking Society

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Once upon a time there was a raucous and rowdy, though genuinely devoted and loyal beer drinking society whose hobby was sports cars. Then one night, about six cases in, was born the SSSC&BDS. The SSSC&BDS became a driving force in organized sports car racing, rallying, hill climbing, gymkhana and the infamous ice-gymkhana. They went on to become a founding member of EMRA.

South Shore takes the initiative!

With the current situation in EMRA, South Shore has taken the lead in providing an uncensored forum for those who want to have their voices heard! Check out the forum here:

http://www.sssc-bds.org/

1957 - 2007 South Shore marks it's 50th anniversary this year!

The 50th reunion was held at the Best Western Mill River Manor in Rockville Centre on Saturday, November 10, 2007

Watch for photos coming soon on the 50th Reunion page!

Or, if you have further questions, send a message on the Comments page.

Bridgehampton Lives!

At least in memories! The Bridgehampton Racing Heritage Group, a band of enthusiasts who kept racing alive at Bridgehampton for nearly two decades has a new Web site. If you ever experienced The Bridge, they welcome your photos and comments. Through this site, the excitement of Bridgehampton lives on! Be sure to pay them a visit!

Early History !

Mike Kamm from the Adirondack Motor Enthusiast Club is trying to put together a history of the Ellenville Hill Climb. If you have and memories, memorabilia, photos, etc please go to their forum at:

http://com4.runboard.com/bamecmessageboard.f1.t28004

and contribute what you can!

I have received a copy of the original membership list from 1958! Additionally, I have a copy of Vol. 1 No. 1 of The Mug, South Shore's original newsletter. These were provided by Pat Merget, wife of one of the founding members, Jim Merget.

The original membership list has been posted to the Members page and The Mug has four pages of it's own!

Some early history:

1st President - Frank Scimeca 1958
2nd President - Arnie Levey 1959
3rd President - Chick Mittleman 1960

Now, as South Shore reaches it's 50th anniversary, some of the original members have found our site and want to know:

  • Does the SSSC&BDS still exist? If so, we would love to hear from current members. Let us know what's going on with the SSSC&BDS today.
  • Question answered! SSSC&BDS is still going strong and competing in EMRA! See the Current page for information.