LAKEVILLE, CONN. (15 MAY 2023)- Lime Rock Park (LRP) will celebrate the 37th anniversary of Paul Newman’s historic Trans-Am win with a rare one-day-only exhibit of his racing estate during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic (May 26-29). Organized by Sotheby’s in advance of “The World of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman” auction in June, with logistic support from Salisbury Bank, the exhibit is part of a larger celebration of the late actor and racing legend’s life and career.
Hole in The Wall Gang
Community Events Return to Lime Rock Park
LAKEVILLE, CT (1 May 2023)– With local restrictions not allowing race cars in action on Sundays, Lime Rock Park utilized the day to host several community events last summer, attracting thousands of new and returning fans to experience the track from a different perspective.
Paul Newman Straight Revealed During Lime Rock Park Historic Festival
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.”