VAC Motorsports as it is today is the combination of Verna's Auto Clinic (V.A.C.), established in 1984, and Milano Engine and Machine corp; a multi-generation specialist of machine work and engine building, established in 1963.

In the beginning, operating as a three-man shop specializing mostly in bodywork & restoration, Verna's by 1987 had added BMW automotive specialties and repair work to our many services. It wasn't long before we hit our stride with BMWs and decided that on top of maintaining and customizing we needed more of a challenge; so we entered the racing ranks. 

After tracking locally for the early years, our first professional racing endeavors started in 1992, overseas in FIA-sanctioned rallies. We purpose built a Front Wheel Drive 1988 VW Golf (GTI 16V Model) Group-A Rally Car that entered competition in 1994. After just two years of hard work, we won the 1996 FIA F2 Group A Championship in the Middle East! Racing in these conditions teaches you many important racing lessons, including reliability and consistency.

The following years become even more exciting: Back home in Philadelphia in 1997, we expanded to become the modern VAC we are today, this time by acquiring a long-time neighbor and friend, Milano Engine and Machine.
The family-owned and run Milano Engine and Machine was established in 1963 and had continued building winning-power for all manner of engines since that time.
Paul Milano, a partner from the Milano-era, is still involved on a full-time basis as Chief Engine Builder and provides many years of experience and technical knowledge to VAC Motorsports. The Milano acquisition was an important one because it helped truly make us a "One Stop Race Shop." It also enabled us to become more competitive in both the sales and racing arenas due to our excellent quality control and turn around time. We had officially become 100% in-house.