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.
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.
LAKEVILLE, CT (21 April 2023)– Lime Rock Park will get a little sweeter this Spring as the Connecticut-based facility
Originally appearing in The Knock-Off, the official publication of the Mohawk-Hudson Region of the SCCA, long-time track announcer Greg Rickes recalls the iconic Showroom Stock Challenge run by Car & Driver. Click the button below to learn about how Car & Driver egged drivers on to participate, and the stories of the first three years. (more…)
Following a successful inaugural event in 2022, the Connecticut Craft Beer Grand Prix will return to Lime Rock Park with our friends over at Great Falls Brewing Company as part of the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic on Sunday, May 28th. (more…)
With great sadness but deep appreciation, Lime Rock Park notes the passing of one of the major figures in the track’s history. Jim Haynes, a two-time SCCA National Champion driver, purchased Lime Rock Park in 1964 from its builders and over the next 11 years, first as owner and then as general manager, shepherded the facility’s growth from near bankruptcy to internationally recognized motorsports venue.
LAKEVILLE, CONN. (27 February 2023)- Lime Rock Park is one of the most beautiful tracks in the country, and now fans around the world will be able to get a live look at the Connecticut circuit nestled in the rolling Berkshire hills from anywhere in the world.
LAKEVILLE, CONN. (17 February 2023)- Back in the early 1980s, IMSA instituted a one-make division for street legal cars that would set the scene for future competition including the IMSA Firestone Firehawk, SCCA World Challenge and a number of one-marque series.
Black History Month is a good time to remember one of the competitors who ran competitively in the series and made African-American history in the process.
Today we celebrate Paul Newman’s 98th Birthday!
Lime Rock Park continues to honor his legacy through our partnership with The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, which provides a true camp experience for more than 20,000 children with serious illness annually. Click the button to learn more about the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp & how you can help us support their mission. (more…)
A true Renaissance man, the Indianapolis native was an aviator, sailor, inventor and race car driver. Fitch’s signing on as a director of Lime Rock Park would lay the groundwork for the next 66 years (and counting!) of motor racing in the Northeast. (more…)
