The club was founded in 1958 and, ever since, has run events for car enthusiasts who enjoy the challenge of testing their driving skills in an amicably competitive yet safe environment.

RSCC hosts local autocrosses throughout the year. Autocrosses, are the purest and safest form of competitive driving. They are run on wide, open courses -- usually at Orvil Wilson Park, in Fairhaven. Courses are designed and are setup differently for every autocross using chalk and cone markers. Only one car is on course at one time. Drivers are timed as they negotiate the course to the best of there cars' and there own abilities. Speeds are low and wear on the cars is minimal.

Besides providing fun and the excitement of quick controlled driving, autocross teaches precision, cornering, breaking, acceleration, distance judgment and other driving skills that make autocrossers safer and more responsible drivers on public roads.