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Algorhythm Live Announces Noise & Toys Festival For Motorsport And Music Enthusiasts

October 22, 2024

Set for November 16th, Featuring Terra Crew Hell Track, Driver Meet-and-Greet, and Over 30 Music Performances, including Tech N9NE, The Expendables, and Shoreline Mafia’s Fenix Flexin

LOS ANGELES, CA – (October 2, 2024) – AlgoRhythm Live a, a leading entertainment production company and IHeart Radio/CT101 media is excited to announce the highly anticipated Noise & Toys Festival, taking place on November 16, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Adelanto Plaza and Event Center (12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, CA). This adrenaline-packed festival combines motorsport, live music, and interactive experiences for a full day of family fun. (more…)

TAUBLIEB Films Announces World Premiere of “Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross” at Newport Beach Film Festival

October 16, 2024

Narrated and Executive Produced by Academy Award-nominated actor JOSH BROLIN

NEWPORT BEACH, California – October 15, 2024 – Monster Energy and TAUBLIEB Films are thrilled to announce the world premiere of the highly-anticipated documentary Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross, narrated by acclaimed actor Josh Brolin. The film will debut at the prestigious Newport Beach Film Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 3:30 PM at the renowned Lido Theater. (more…)

Sunoco World Series Friday Sets Tone for 62nd Running of Three-Day Stock Car Festival

October 8, 2024

The Outlaw Open Modified Series returns to Thompson Speedway for the Sunoco World Series Dash for Cash with Ronnie Williams (#50) looking to nab another $5,000 prize on the Thompson highbanks! (Alan Ward photo)

Naples, ME & Barre, VT — The 85th season of racing at Thompson Speedway is set to close out for the 62nd time with the action-packed Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing starting with the exciting Friday opener. Headlined by the return of the Outlaw Open Modified Series Dash for Cash, Friday also includes the conclusion of the 2024 track championship for the Thompson Late Models, the Evolve Bank & Trust Pro Truck Series, Thompson Sunoco Modifieds, the R&R Race Parts NH Street Stock Open and a three-peat of vintage racing stars to round out the weekend opener! (more…)

Historic Festival 42 NEXT WEEKEND!

August 26, 2024

Celebrating its 42nd year, the Lime Rock Historic Festival launches into action over Labor Day weekend with a 17-mile tour through the area with Thursday’s Vintage Race Car and Sports Car Parade. Friday, Saturday and Monday feature non-stop, on-track competition across a diverse set of historic racing classes.

On Sunday, the Lime Rock Concours and Gathering of the Marques display nearly 1,000 enthusiast cars and motorcycles arranged around the Lime Rock circuit. (more…)

Williamson Apple Blossom Festival to Give Away Apples on Friday, August 16 at Spencer Speedway

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Williamson, N.Y. – (August 11, 2024) – “Free Apple Friday” at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y., as the third annual “Harvest Fest” will take place this Friday, August 16. It will also be a unique night of racing as the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified and Race of Champions Super Stock Series will race in double-features and the entire night will be “features only”.

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The Monterey Motorsports Festival Ignites Car Passion for All Ages

August 5, 2024

Monterey, CA, August 2, 2024 – Luxury in motion, for everyone. The Monterey Motorsports Festival (MMF) shifts into gear for year two at Monterey Car Week with a schedule designed to offer an unforgettable experience for adults, teens and children.

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Lime Rock Park Names Ford As Featured Marque for Historic Festival 42

March 7, 2024

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (6 March 2024) – This Labor Day weekend, Lime Rock Park will roar to life as the Connecticut track is set to celebrate Ford as the honored marque for Historic Festival 42 (Aug. 30-Sept. 2). The five-day celebration will not only commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most iconic and enduring muscle cars in automotive history, the Ford Mustang, but also pay homage to the significant contribution Ford has made to automotive innovation. (more…)

Historic Weekend For Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 41

September 6, 2023

A sea of green trees climbing the Berkshires met with cascading clouds and blue skies setting the perfect backdrop to showcase the final day of Historic Festival 41 at Lime Rock Park on Monday.

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Catch A Glimpse of Historic Festival 41 at Lime Rock Park

August 30, 2023

Lime Rock Park will give fans a never-seen-before glimpse into Historic Festival 41, offering an exclusive one-camera live stream that promises an unfiltered, unedited and unadulterated authentic experience for fans at home.

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Drifting Returns to Lime Rock Park with Rapper T-Pain Joining the GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends Festival

August 15, 2023

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (14 August 2023)- Excitement is building at Lime Rock Park as the GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends Festival returns this weekend (Aug. 18-20) for a second exhilarating year with double the amount of cars and a growing list of famous celebrity drivers suiting up to participate in the full-course drifting competition.

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Lime Rock Park: MG, Formula Junior, & Sports 2000 Named Featured Race Groups at Historic Festival 41

July 27, 2023

July 18, 2023 – Motorsports history comes to life over the Labor Day weekend at Northwest Connecticut’s fan-friendly Lime Rock Park. The four-day weekend is a highlight for the vintage and historic racing community. Many knowledgeable racing fans, keen to see many of the cars that made history at Lime Rock and elsewhere, spend the weekend watching enthusiast racers compete in cars that may be older than they are, camping at the track or staying in nearby accommodations.

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Dario Franchitti MBE To Drive The Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 Up Goodwood Festival Of Speed’s Famous Hillclimb

July 13, 2023

Dario Franchitti is set to take to the track at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.50 supercar and two ground-breaking Gordon Murray-designed heritage cars – the LCC Rocket and the Brabham BT44b – being driven up the famous 1.16-mile hill.

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NASCAR Takes Garage 56 Program to Goodwood Festival of Speed

July 12, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 11, 2023) – A month after NASCAR’s Garage 56 car successfully completed the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the innovative program will return to participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb in West Sussex, England.

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Ralph Gilles to Serve as Grand Marshal at Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival 41

July 1, 2023

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (30 June 2023)- Ralph Gilles, Stellantis Chief Design Officer for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep_®, Ram, Maserati and Fiat brands will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal for the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival (Aug 31. – Sept. 4). (more…)

Huge Line Up Set for Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival 41

June 27, 2023

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (26 June 2023)- More than 250 vintage racing cars, from a 1927 Bugatti Grand Prix racer to a 1975 Kremer Porsche 935 IMSA GT car, will compete during the 41st Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park over Labor Day weekend (Aug. 31- Sept. 4). (more…)

Goodwood Secures Pirelli As Tire Partner For Festival Of Speed

May 10, 2023

Milan – Goodwood, 10^th May 2023. The Goodwood Estate today announced a multi-year partnership with global manufacturer, Pirelli, to be the exclusive tire partner for the annual flagship event, the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, which this year runs from 13-16 July.

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Rain Doesn’t Dampen Vintage Spirit During Historic Festival 40 Finale at Lime Rock Park

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

LAKEVILLE, CT (5 September 2022)- The uncertain forecast didn’t dampen the final day of the Historic Festival 40 presented by Corvette, as drivers braved the variable track conditions to put on a show for the faithful Lime Rock Park fans who endured the rain on Monday.

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Paul Newman Straight Revealed During Lime Rock Park Historic Festival

September 5, 2022

LAKEVILLE, CT (3 September 2022)- Some 65 years after the first race at Lime Rock Park, the famous “No Name Straight” was finally bestowed with a very memorable name this weekend. During a special ceremony held at the Historic Festival 40 presented by Corvette, the not quite straight but very fast backstretch of the Connecticut circuit was dedicated as the “Paul Newman Straight.”

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Lime Rock Park Stages Super Saturday of Historic Festival

September 5, 2022

LAKEVILLE, CT (3 September 2022)- General Motors President Mark Reuss waved the green flag to kick-off a perfect day of racing at Lime Rock Park on Saturday during the Historic Festival 40 presented by Corvette. The longstanding Lime Rock Park Labor Day tradition continued with a busy day of activity both on and off the track.

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Historic Festival 40 Showcases World Class Selection of Corvettes & Iconic Classes of Racing History

September 2, 2022

Even in its 40^th edition, the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival presented by Corvette continues evolving and raising the bar. Nine run groups and over 200 cars present a diverse and dynamic field that will animate Lime Rock Park’s 1.5 miles with bevy of sound and speed to delight any automotive enthusiast. Here are seven things to look for this weekend.

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