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Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 44 – Save the Date In 2026

by Lou ModestinoDecember 9, 2025

If you joined us for Historic Festival 43, you know what a weekend it was — our biggest and brightest event in modern history. From legendary cars and drivers to unforgettable moments on track and around the paddock, HF43 set a new standard for celebration at Lime Rock Park.

Now, get ready to do it all again — and more. Historic Festival 44 returns Labor Day Weekend, September 3–7, 2026, with a full slate of excitement: the Historic Festival Parade on Thursday, three days of vintage racing, a world-class concours, and the largest car show you’ve ever seen — stretching around our 1.5-mile circuit.

Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details.

You won’t want to miss this one.

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Race of Champions Management Negotiating New 2026 Plans; Adjusts Holland Speedway Date

by MikeNovember 7, 2025

Elma, N.Y. – (November 7, 2025) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendars with key dates for the 2026 racing season, as Race of Champions management releases additional “save-the-date” announcements for upcoming “Family of Series” events.

Race of Champions management is actively finalizing several traditional events while negotiating the addition of new ones for the 2026 season.

The 2026 dates for Holland (N.Y.) Speedway were originally announced in late August at the track’s season-closing event. Holland will host Race of Champions events on Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, August 29.

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Daytona International Speedway Announces 2027 DAYTONA 500 Date

by MikeOctober 24, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Daytona International Speedway announced today that the 69th running of the DAYTONA 500 will take place on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027.

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New Date: Grand Prix of Europe Now On Track For November 7, 2025

by MikeAugust 27, 2025

Starring Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Haley Atwell, Lenny Henry and Rob Beckett, Grand Prix of Europe is coming to theaters across North America on November 7, 2025 from Viva Kids!

Grand Prix of Europe revolves around Edda, a young mouse, who dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix. What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park and a win would save Ed’s title.

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Following Rain-Out, Officials Confirm Sunday, August 17 for Ste-Croix Make-Up Date

by Lou ModestinoJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Ste-Croix, QC & Barre, VT — Thirty three Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour teams made the trip to Circuit Ste-Croix for the Yvon Bedard 149 on Saturday, July 5 with young Eric Lehoux and veteran Dany Trepanier both forced to drop out with mechanical issues following the Friday practice day. While Saturday practice sessions went off without a hitch, rains moved in along the St. Lawrence River just before the 3:15pm Post Time to grind Saturday’s showcase to a halt.

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Gloomy Forecast Forces Riverhead Raceway To Move Saturday Program To Sunday Implementing New Rain Date Policy

by Bob FinanMay 30, 2025

Entering the final weekend of what is one of the wettest months of May on record, Riverhead Raceway had been able to skirt the wet stuff, until now. Friday morning track management announced with a highly unfavorable forecast projected; they were moving the Saturday evening NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program to Sunday afternoon June 1st. The Local Sports League Team Night that was schedules for Sunday will also move to Sunday afternoon as well.

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New Date Added to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway 1/4-Mile Schedule

by MikeMay 19, 2025

Nashville, TN – Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway officials have announced that the racing program originally scheduled for Friday, May 2 has been rescheduled for Friday Night, June 6.

The Friday Night Lights ¼-mile special will feature Paschall Heating & Air Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, US Air Force Legends, Pest Doctor Front Runners, and CP Race Wear Bandoleros— all battling for early points in their first official 2025 championship night.

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Lime Rock #TB Tales From The Tower – July 27, 1963: A Date with Destiny

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 10, 2025

Initially published in 2023, legendary track announcer Greg Rickes looks back on a unique ARDC race that saw Mario Andretti take to the Lime Rock Park circuit (in the car you’d least expect!)

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Race Of Champions And Thompson Speedway Announce New Series Date For The 63rd Annual World Series Weekend

by MikeNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Thompson, CT – (November 20, 2024) – Race of Champions and Thompson (CT) Speedway management have come to an agreement for the iconic facility to host the historic 75^th annual Race of Champions to be held as part of the 63^rd annual World Series Weekend on Saturday, October 11, 2025 bringing two great modified racing traditions together.

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Evans Mills Raceway Park To Host First-Ever “Summer Sizzler Presented By Pinnacle” For Race Of Champions Modified Series Revealing, Saturday, July 13, 2024 TBA Date

by MikeMarch 4, 2024

Evans Mills, N.Y. – (March 2, 2024) – Race fans will have something new on the schedule that has been issued as a “TBA” since November of 2023 with the introduction of the “Summer Sizzler” at Evans Mills (N.Y.) Raceway Park for the Race of Champions Modified Series on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the beautiful “North Country” racing facility.

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