Jim Donick
Past Leadership
John Nikas
John Nikas is a distinguished automotive writer, celebrated for intertwining social, cultural, and economic themes with the history of motoring, earning him prestigious accolades like the Denise McCluggage Award. His literary contributions include the notable “Rule Britannia: When British Sports Cars Saved a Nation” and the best-selling “Healey: The Men and Machines.” Renowned in the automotive community, Nikas regularly graces events like the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the Goodwood Revival as a speaker. His expertise extends to television, with features on major networks including ABC and BBC. Beyond writing, Nikas is a veteran vintage racer, lauded for his achievements with multiple championships and special recognitions, such as an overall victory in the Mille Miglia North America Tribute and the Order of Conspicuous Bravery for his performance in a Jaguar E-type.
Bruce Wennerstrom
Bruce found his love of cars at an early age and would go on to own a number of fascinating machines. He and his wife Genya were famous around Greenwich for owning his-and-hers Bitter SC Coupes, which they could be seen driving around town for many years. Having a background in journalism and publishing, he also contributed articles to a number of car magazines over the years and counted many of their publishers and editors as friends.
Bruce assumed leadership of the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society after Austin Clarke in 1971 and remained “chief bastard” until his passing.
Austin Clarke
Art Peck (Co-Founder)
Along with King Moore, Art founded the club in 1957 and served as director for many years. Art was manager of network operations for CBS radio before being named as director of broadcast operations in 1961. A car enthusiasts enthusiast, he wsa co‐author, along with David Hebb, of “Sports Car Rallys, Trials, and Gymkhanas.” He was also the president of the Long Island Sports Car Association and an announcer at Lime Rock Park for many years.