Competitors, collectors, and friends of the Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park,
You are the reason this weekend carries the weight and character that it does — the drivers who race, the owners who preserve, and the collectors who share extraordinary automobiles with an audience that truly understands them.
Dear Historic Festival Competitors, Collectors, and Friends of Lime Rock Park,
As we look ahead to Historic Festival 44, we are proud to extend a special invitation—one Skip Barber has been eager to make—to owners and caretakers of Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) cars.
Our featured marque for HF44 is Alfa Romeo, and it is fitting that this story begins there. The final ARCA race, run in 1940, was won by Frank Griswold driving an Alfa Romeo Grand Prix car. Eight years later, as American road racing re-emerged after World War II, it was Griswold once again—this time winning the inaugural SCCA-sanctioned Watkins Glen Grand Prix in 1948 in a different pre-war Alfa Romeo, an 8C 2900. Few moments illustrate the continuity of American sports car racing more clearly.
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.
Just one highlight of the free and easy-to-access event hosted by Racing icon Romain Grosjean, happening November 21–22, 2025, with Dream to Drive: Racing Saleen and AAA Mountain West Group as official partners
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Open to the public, Fan Prix is convenient to attend, featuring Resorts World’s easy access and complimentary self-parking for locals. The event offers racing enthusiasts and casual fans alike the opportunity to get closer to the sport with celebrity appearances, interactive exhibits, and exclusive fan experiences.
Historic Trans Am and Formula Junior announced as Featured Race Groups for HF44 at Lime Rock
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (16 October 2025) — Following a record-breaking year that drew the largest Historic Festival crowd and participant entry in recent history, Lime Rock Park is already looking ahead to 2026. The 44th running of Historic Festival will return Labor Day weekend (Sept.3-7, 2026), celebrating Alfa Romeo as the featured marque and showcasing Historic Trans Am and Formula Junior as the event’s featured race groups.
Over Labor Day Weekend, Lime Rock Park hosted the 43rd edition of the track-produced event known as Historic Festival, a five-day celebration of motorsport heritage that drew the largest collection of vintage cars in the circuit’s modern history.
With 38 races from nine race groups, three special exhibitions from the Ragtime Racers, more than 300 race entries, 125 parade participants, dozens of collector cars on display and nearly 1,000 rare classic vintage automobiles and motorcycles that participated in Sunday in the Park, the storied Connecticut circuit became a rolling museum of speed and history.
Grand Marshal Rob Dyson and Honored Guest David Hobbs lead celebration of motorsport history at Lime Rock ParkLAKEVILLE, CONN. (1 September 2025) – Over Labor Day Weekend, Lime Rock Park hosted the 43rd edition of the track-produced event known as Historic Festival, a five-day celebration of motorsport heritage that drew the largest collection of vintage cars in the circuit’s modern history. With 38 races from nine race groups, three special exhibitions from the Ragtime Racers, more than 300 race entries, 125 parade participants, dozens of collector cars on display and nearly 1,000 rare classic vintage automobiles and motorcycles that participated in Sunday in the Park, the storied Connecticut circuit became a rolling museum of speed and history.
LAKEVILLE, CONN. (30 August 2025) — Lime Rock Park was alive with history and horsepower on Saturday as Historic Festival 43 roared into its first full day of racing. Nine groups of vintage machines lined up for 18 races along with a special exhibition from the Ragtime Racers, who rolled out pre-war Indycars complete with period attire. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and legendary driver Skip Barber even climbed aboard, outfitted in leather helmets, goggles and overalls for a ride back in time.
Special guests Rob Dyson, David Hobbs and Tom Cotter among others join HF43 festivities at Lime Rock ParkLakeville, Conn. (26 Aug. 2025) — Labor Day weekend at Lime Rock Park has always been steeped in tradition, but this year’s Historic Festival 43 is shaping up to be one for the record books. (more…)
LAKEVILLE, CT (16 July 2025)- After a successful debut in 2024, the Hemmings Experience returns to Lime Rock Park for Historic Festival 43 with its signature mix of private hospitality and premium automotive access. With expanded ticket packages for 2025, the experience will be available on both race days, Saturday, Aug. 30 and Monday, Sept. 1, as part of the track’s annual Labor Day weekend celebration.
