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IMSA Championship Battle Firming Up Entering FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix Presented by LIQUI MOLY

by Lou ModestinoJuly 15, 2023

Championship leads will be on the line when IMSA’s production-based classes take the spotlight in the FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix presented by LIQUI MOLY at Lime Rock Park July 21-22.

The weekend marks the first time this season that the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTD Pro and GTD classes hold a stand-alone race, and fans will see tight competition among eight manufacturers in international-spec GT3 machinery.

Click the link below to read more on the upcoming battles at the FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix Presented by LIQUI MOLY!

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Women In Motorsports North America & Lime Rock Park Announce Venue Alliance

by Lou ModestinoJuly 13, 2023

July 12, 2023 – Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enabling opportunities for women across all motorsport disciplines, and Lime Rock Park, a legendary road racing circuit in the Northeast, today announced a significant venue alliance. Lime Rock Park is now an ‘Official WIMNA Regional Hub’ partnering for the development and execution of events, activities, promotions, and support of women interested in or already participating in motorsports. (more…)

Beth Paretta Announced as Grand Marshal for IMSA FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix Presented by LIQUI MOLY

by Lou ModestinoJuly 6, 2023

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (5 July 2023)- Beth Paretta, the founder, owner and Team Principal of Paretta Autosport – the first woman-owned, woman-driven and woman-forward team in the NTT INDYCAR Series, will add another milestone to her impressive motorsport career, serving as the Grand Marshal for the upcoming FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix Presented by LIQUI MOLY at Lime Rock Park (July 21-22).

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

by Lou ModestinoJuly 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

by Lou ModestinoJune 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…)

Perfect Connecticut Weather Showcases Action-Packed Trans Am Race

by Lou ModestinoMay 30, 2023

Perfect racing weather showcased a busy day at Lime Rock Park on Saturday as the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli hosted its first race of the weekend with its highly competitive Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers TA2 class.

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Five Things to Watch at Lime Rock’s Memorial Day Classic

by Lou ModestinoMay 25, 2023

There will be plenty of racing action at Lime Rock Park during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic May 26-29. Here are five things to watch for on the track while you’re at The Park: (more…)

Memorial Day Classic Next Target for Silver Hare Racing

by MikeMay 24, 2023

HIGH POINT, N.C. (May 23, 2023) – The most recent race winner on the 2023 Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series tour, Silver Hare Racing’s Connor Zilisch, has been itching to get back on the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli trail since he captured his first career TA2-class victory March 26 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

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Boris Said Announced as Grand Marshall for Trans Am Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park

by Lou ModestinoMay 22, 2023

LAKEVILLE, CT (17 May 2023) – Motorsport icon Boris Said will serve as the Grand Marshal on Saturday, May 27 for the upcoming Trans Am Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park (May 26-29).

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TeamSLR Ready for Fast, Furious Lime Rock

by MikeMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 22, 2023) – Since 1972, sportscar racing on Memorial Day weekend in the quaint, New England setting of Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut, has occupied a humble but rightful place on the motorsports calendar alongside three of the world’s most iconic events – the Indianapolis 500, NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, and Formula One’s Grand Prix of Monaco.

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