Three Days of Vintage Racing start Friday at Lime Rock ParkAt the heart of Historic Festival 43 are three full days of racing, where history comes alive on track. Friday is a dedicated practice day, with cars of every era turning laps from morning to evening. Saturday and Labor Day Monday feature full race schedules, pitting some of the most celebrated machines against each other in true vintage competition.
Skip Barber Day: Sunday, August 31
At last year’s SpeedTour, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Representative Maria Horn joined fans, friends, fellow racers, and the Lime Rock Park ownership group to honor a true racing legend. Together, they presented Skip Barber with a framed proclamation officially declaring August 31 as Skip Barber Day in the State of Connecticut.
This year, the celebration falls on Sunday in the Park, our Concours d’Elegance and Gathering of the Marques—making the day even more special.
The #42 All American Racers “Blue Eagle” is one of Dan Gurney’s most iconic IndyCars— Jerry Grant qualified the car in 30th, and finished in 20th for the 1967 Indianapolis 500. Skip Barber calls it “one of the most beautiful racecars I’ve ever seen.” You can see it at the Lime Rock HF 43.
After turning heads at Lime Rock HF42, the 1992 Lotus Esprit X180R is back for Historic Festival 43. Presented and driven by David Nagler, this factory-built race car is one of just five produced for competition in the SCCA World Challenge and IMSA Bridgestone Supercar Championship.
Chassis Type 105/106 was a front-runner from the start, campaigned by Doc Bundy, Scott Lagasse, and even Paul Newman, whose deep ties to Lime Rock make this car’s return all the more special. It helped deliver Lotus the 1992 IMSA Manufacturer’s Championship.
As a part of HF43’s Sunday in the Park festivities, The Lime Rock Concours will again offer a distinguished lineup of beautiful and significant cars across multiple groups that will all vie for Class Awards, Special Awards and the coveted Best-in-Show Awards.
