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Competitor Registration Underway For Lime Rock Historic Festival 44

by Lou ModestinoApril 27, 2026

Lime Rock Competitors —

Historic Festival 44 is shaping up to be our best year yet, and as we get closer, you’ll receive more updates covering entry, the program, and the weekend schedule.

Registration for Competitors is open on MotorsportsReg. Please submit your entry, and we’ll review it promptly. You’ll receive an official acceptance by email once approved, and your credit card will not be charged until that point. If you have questions while your entry is being reviewed, feel free to email us at historics@limerock.com.

If you want your preferred paddock location, I recommend registering now—we expect a full paddock, and late entries will be placed where space allows.

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The Automotive Amusement Park Roars Back to VIR May 15–17 After a Record 23,000+ Crowd Last Year

by MikeApril 23, 2026

ALTON, Va. (April 23, 2026) — VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year: Haltech HyperFest, returning May 15–17, 2026. HyperFest draws an energetic crowd to Southern Virginia, giving the whole weekend a lively atmosphere.

The numbers back it up. In 2025, HyperFest welcomed 23,000+ fans and 965 drivers across NASA Road Racing, NASA Rally, USDrift, HyperDrives and Trackcross, generating more than 7.5 million impressions across social and digital platforms. The event’s audience uniquely skews young and passionate.

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VELO3D And Andretti Performance Partner For 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

by MikeApril 23, 2026

FREMONT, Calif., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Velo3D, Inc. (NASDAQ: VELO), an industry leading metal additive manufacturing company, will partner with Andretti Performance as an official sponsor and additive manufacturing technology provider for two 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge events.

The partnership will feature Velo3D branding on the No. 43 Andretti Performance Porsche at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while also showcasing Velo3D’s advanced manufacturing capabilities through the deployment of performance-critical components produced using its metal additive manufacturing technology.

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$80.00 Off Lime Rock Park HPDE On Mar 28

by Lou ModestinoMarch 25, 2026

Only $319! Join us at Lime Rock Park for a day of high-performance driving on the full 1.5-mile road course!

Registered drivers will have a 20min warm-up and four 25-minute sessions for TWO (2) HOURS of seat time. Our track days are open to all experience levels, from beginners in regular street cars to veterans in custom race cars, split into four run-groups for quality track time.

Simply a focus on safety and fun. Pass this along to friends as spots are limited and can sell out! Sign up now before the sale expires and before the waitlist: www.MassTuning.com

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Lyn St. James Shared the Limelight with Paul Newman at Lime Rock

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2026

Lyn St. James recorded many milestones in a career that spanned four decades, including seven starts in the Indianapolis 500 and class victories in both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. She also remains one of the sport’s most visible advocates for women in motorsports.

At Lime Rock Park, St. James famously shared the spotlight with actor and racer Paul Newman during the 1989 SCCA Trans Am race when the two became tangled in an opening lap incident that left one car perched on top of the other.

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Trans Am Legends Kendall, Schroeder and Joy Set to Reunite at Lime Rock Park during Historic Festival 44

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2026

Tommy Kendall’s No. 11 Ford Mustang, fielded by Jack Roush, the car he drove during his dominant 1997 Trans Am championship season that included an eleven-race winning streak. (Lime Rock Park Photo) — Tommy Kendall’s No. 11 Ford Mustang, fielded by Jack Roush, the car he drove during his dominant 1997 Trans Am championship season that included an eleven-race winning streak. (Lime Rock Park photo)

Tommy Kendall, Dorsey Schroeder and Mike Joy to headline Historic Lime Rock Trans Am celebration

LAKEVILLE, Connecticut (12 March 2026) – Lime Rock Park will welcome Tommy Kendall, Dorsey Schroeder and Mike Joy to Historic Festival 44 during Labor Day weekend, September 3–7, as the Connecticut circuit celebrates the return of Historic Trans Am racing to its 1.5-mile course.

The legendary trio, whose names are synonymous with Trans Am racing and have all had a wide-ranging impact on the sport, will appear throughout the weekend meeting fans, participating in autograph sessions and celebrating the era of American V8 road racing that defined the Trans Am series through the 1990s.

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IMSA’s Win The Weekend Season 4 Launches This Week

by MikeFebruary 27, 2026

IMSA’s Win The Weekend Season 4 Launches This Week… click through for more information about the IMSA racing this weekend…

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Lime Rock Park Debuts Intro to Racing for 2026 Season

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 26, 2026

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (25 February 2026)- At Lime Rock Park, the sound of engines has defined summer weekends for nearly seven decades. Now, the historic 1.5-mile road course is introducing a new way for first-time drivers to move from Spectator Hill to being on the track themselves.

Lime Rock Park is thrilled to announce the launch of its Intro to Racing program, a structured entry point onto the main circuit designed specifically for novices and first-time track drivers. Participants use their own street cars and progress through a supervised curriculum that combines classroom instruction and on-track experience.

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Trans Am Series Race Preview: Sebring International Raceway

by MikeFebruary 26, 2026

Sebring International Raceway

Track Facts:
Opened: 1950
Length: 3.74 Miles
Layout: 17-Turn Road Course
Entry List: View

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Racing America Announces Broadcast and Production Plan for 2026 Trans Am Series Season

by MikeFebruary 26, 2026

CHARLOTTE (February 23, 2026) — Racing America is excited to announce more details regarding the broadcast and production of the 2026 season of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. Beginning with the Racing America season opener at Sebring International Raceway on March 1, fans will be treated to an elevated live broadcast production, while maintaining the spirit and core excitement that the series’ fans have enjoyed for years.

This season, events will be broadcast for free on RacingAmerica.TV, the Racing America 24/7 Streaming Channel (available on The Roku Channel, My Free DirecTV, LG Channels and PLEX), as well as on the official Trans Am Series YouTube channel (@TheTransAmSeries). Internationally, broadcasts will air on REV TV in Canada.

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