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Historic Festival 43 Transforms Lime Rock Park into a Living Museum of Motorsport

by Lou Modestino0
  • HF43 Lime Rock ParkGrand Marshal Rob Dyson and Honored Guest David Hobbs lead celebration of motorsport history at Lime Rock Park

LAKEVILLE, 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.

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Penske Gallery At Newly Renovated Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum To Showcase Team’s Rich History

by Mike
Penske Gallery At Newly Renovated Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum To Showcase Team’s Rich History

Cars, Firesuits, Trophies and More Available for Fans to Enjoy Year Round

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 31, 2025) – As part of a nearly two-year renovation, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will reopen to the public on Wednesday, April 2, displaying more than a century of motorsports history within its 80,000-square-foot facility. Included in the new-look museum as a permanent exhibit is the Penske Gallery, which showcases the unparalleled traditions and success of Team Penske at the 2.5-mile speedway.

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Haas Moto Museum Celebrates Opening Weekend Nov. 9-10, 2024

by Mike
Haas Moto Museum Celebrates Opening Weekend Nov. 9-10, 2024

The 25,000-square-foot Haas Moto Museum showcases 230 motorcycles spanning 125 years.

When the Haas Moto Museum hosts its opening weekend Nov. 9-10 at its new North Dallas location, it will be more than just a celebration for motorcycle lovers across the country. The new location is a fulfillment of a promise to protect and build the legacy of motorcycle collector, adventurer and innovator Bobby Haas, the acclaimed creator of the Haas Moto Museum. (more…)

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New Pop Culture and Corvette Exhibition Opens at the National Corvette Museum

by Mike
New Pop Culture and Corvette Exhibition Opens at the National Corvette Museum

Celebration of Corvette’s Iconic Influence in Film, Music, TV, and More

BOWLING GREEN, KY, October 18, 2024 – Cue the paparazzi and velvet ropes! Today, the National Corvette Museum opens a new exhibition to the public: An American Love Affair: Pop Culture and Corvette. A road trip through Corvette’s impact on entertainment and popular culture, the exhibition features more than a dozen Corvettes and the pop culture stories that made them famous.

Beginning with Elvis Presley’s sleek 1959 Stingray Racer in Clambake to the Corvette-inspired characters in the Transformers franchise, Pop Culture and Corvette highlights the lasting cultural influence of Corvette and explores how America’s Sports Car has made its mark on everything from Hollywood blockbusters to music videos.

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The National Corvette Museum Welcomes Amy Hardin as New Director of Development

by Mike
The National Corvette Museum Welcomes Amy Hardin as New Director of Development

BOWLING GREEN, KY, October 16, 2024 – The National Corvette Museum is proud to announce the appointment of Amy Hardin as the Museum’s new Director of Development. In this critical role, which bridges the Museum’s mission with its many philanthropic initiatives, Amy’s responsibilities include developing, establishing, and carrying out effective multi-year fundraising programs to support the ongoing programs, projects, and activities of the National Corvette Museum.

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Posey, Barber, Guthrie, Dyson’s & Maggiacomo’s To Be Honored At Legends Day At New England Racing Museum

by Lou Modestino
Posey, Barber, Guthrie, Dyson’s & Maggiacomo’s To Be Honored At Legends Day At New England Racing Museum

LOUDON, NH: The museum’s annual Legends Day event will take place on Sunday November 17th at the New England Racing Museum (922 Rt. 106, Loudon, NH). Headlining will be seven road racers who had major success across the New England region. Sam Posey, Skip Barber, Janet Guthrie, Rob Dyson, Chris Dyson, Jocko Maggiacomo Sr and Jocko Maggiacomo Jr will be honored. The event will include an honoree panel discussion, permanent banner unveiling and a buffet lunch. A VIP ticket is available in which you can meet the attending honorees in a small group setting for a photo opportunity, join a private museum tour led by founder Dick Berggren and premier event seating. The event is supported by Lime Rock Park and Thompson Speedway and is a fundraiser for the nonprofit museum. (more…)

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New Sinkhole Exhibit Celebrates 10 Years of Progress: National Corvette Museum Opens Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined

by Mike
New Sinkhole Exhibit Celebrates 10 Years of Progress: National Corvette Museum Opens Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined

BOWLING GREEN, KY, June 14, 2024 – Today the National Corvette Museum opened a new, limited engagement exhibit that expands on the timeline of the infamous 2014 sinkhole that captured worldwide attention. Much like the history of Corvette, Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined, tells a story of resilience, giving visitors a chance to reflect on the recovery efforts and encapsulating a decade of progress since the cave-in.

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National Corvette Museum Is A 2024 Blue Star Museum

by Mike
National Corvette Museum Is A 2024 Blue Star Museum

BOWLING GREEN, KY, May 13, 2024 – The National Corvette Museum announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2024 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. Learn more and find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.

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