The Vores Compact Touring Series was established in late 2011 when the CRA (Champion Racing Association) decided to drop its compact division. The first race held was in late 2011, it was an exhibition race at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. 2012 was the inaugural year for VCTS. All but one of the races held that year were held at the Winchester Speedway, the other being Eldora Speedway. Ryan Hoffman of Northwestern Indiana was the series' first champion.