This Labor Day weekend, Lime Rock Park welcomes one of motorsport’s most versatile and beloved figures, David Hobbs, as Guest of Honor at Historic Festival 43. On Friday night, Hobbs will share the stage at the Competitors’ Dinner with Grand Marshal Rob Dyson, promising an evening filled with storytelling, laughter, and a deep dive into racing history. A limited number of tickets will be made available to the public for this rare opportunity to hear two legends swap tales in an intimate setting.
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Thomas Annunziata Perseveres To Score His First ARCA Win In A Wild Lime Rock Park 100
LAKEVILLE, Conn. — Thomas Annunziata would have preferred his first ARCA Menards Series start of 2025 to play out in a fashion that was much less eventful than Saturday’s Lime Rock Park 100 at Lime Rock Park. The mashed-in fenders and tire marks on his No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota told the tale of a wild 68 laps around the 1.53-mile road course.
How did New England and Northeast Drivers Perform at Atlanta and Lime Rock Park?
Chase Elliott won the Cup race at Atlanta. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 15th. Not so lucky was Joey Logano of Middletown, CT who placed 36th.
The Xfinity race at the same track had Nick Sanchez going to Victory Lane. Kris Wright ended up 25th. Wright steers the entry for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our who reside in Chatham, MA. Anthony Alfredo of Richfield, CT ended his day in 29th place.
Lime Rock Park in Connecticut had the Craftsman Trucks in for the first time. Corey Heim won the race. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA came in third. Stewart Friesen of NJ placed 23rd. Dale Quarterly of Westfield, MA ended up 32nd.
Also, at Lime Rock Park was a Menard’s ARCA race won by Tom Annunziata of Colts Neck, NJ. Dale Quarterly finished seventh.
Lime Rock Park followed up with a story that there was a record crowd in attendance.
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Debuts at Lime Rock Park Road Course
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
The addition of Lime Rock Park to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series schedule doubtless was welcome news to series leader Corey Heim.
With proven ability to succeed at any type of race track, Heim has claimed two of his 15 victories on road courses—from the pole at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 2023 and from the second starting position at Circuit of the Americas last year.
ARCA Preview: Lime Rock Park 100 at Lime Rock
by Josh Calloni, FrontStretch
It’s a week of firsts for the ARCA Menards Series, as teams will head to the first road course race of the season at Lime Rock Park.
The ARCA Menards Series East ran races there, with a few notable winners, including Dale Quarterley, from Hanover, MA, who is entered in this race.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Lime Rock Park
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Next Race: Liuna 150
The Place: Lime Rock Park
Track Length: 1.478 Mile Asphalt Paved Road Course
The Date: Saturday, June 28
The Time: 1p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FOX, 1 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 147.8 miles (100 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 35),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 70), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 100)
Young’s Motorsports Announces Ben Maier’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut at Lime Rock Park
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Young’s Motorsports is proud to announce that 16-year-old racing sensation Ben Maier will make his much-anticipated debut in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series this weekend at the legendary Lime Rock Park.
Maier will pilot the team’s flagship No. 02 Executive Chevrolet Silverado in what marks a pivotal moment in his rapidly advancing career.
Road Racing Aficionado Jordan Taylor to Race Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevy Silverado at Lime Rock Park
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 23, 2025) – Today, Spire Motorsports announced internationally-accomplished road racer Jordan Taylor will drive the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ LiUNA 150 at Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park. Gainbridge will serve as the team’s primary sponsor for the inaugural event.
Taylor, a four-time IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Champion and 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner, will make his first CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start with Spire Motorsports when the division returns to road-course racing in the heart of Connecticut’s scenic Northwest Hills.
TOP LINER Partners with Thomas Annunziata in Historic NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Lime Rock Park
Lakeville, CONNECTICUT – June 23, 2025 – TOP LINER, a leading innovator in spray on truck bedliners, proudly announces a partnership with rising star Thomas Annunziata in the No. 07 Spire Motorsports TOP LINER Chevrolet Silverado for the LIUNA 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park on June 28, 2025. This landmark event marks the first time a modern NASCAR national touring series will race at the iconic Connecticut road course. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is known for fierce competition and pure entertainment, combining short tracks, super speedways, and road courses, making Annunziata’s participation the perfect stage for TOP LINER to highlight the brand with a stunning new livery and design on the Chevrolet Silverado. The race will be broadcast live on FOX at 1 p.m. ET.
Thomas Annunziata To Race Spire Motorsports’ No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado At Lime Rock Park
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 23, 2025) – Today, Spire Motorsports announced road-racing standout Thomas Annunziata will pilot the team’s No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series inaugural visit to Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park where TOP LINER will be showcased as the team’s primary sponsor.
Annunziata brings over nine years of competitive experience, spanning multiple division’s including karting, sports cars, Trans Am and NASCAR’s developmental divisions. The newly minted 20-year-old looks to build on his well-established road-racing acumen and to carry that experience into his CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut at the mile-and-a-half, seven-turn Lime Rock Park layout.