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The Dacia Sandriders Get Ready To Rock Maroc

by Mike
The Dacia Sandriders Get Ready To Rock Maroc
  • Rallye du Maroc to mark competitive debut for The Dacia Sandriders
  • All-star line-up of Al-Attiyah / Boulanger, Gutiérrez / Moreno and Loeb / Lurquin ready for Dakar test run
  • Team principal Isnard: “You can’t run before you can walk”

OCTOBER 1, 2024: The Dacia Sandriders will switch to competition mode for the first time later this week when Nasser Al-Attiyah/Édouard Boulanger, Cristina Gutiérrez/Pablo Moreno and Sébastien Loeb/Fabian Lurquin contest Rallye du Maroc (October 6-11), the 2024 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship season decider and the perfect practice run for January’s Dakar.

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ARCA Menards Series Joins NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Weekend at Lime Rock Park

by Lou Modestino
ARCA Menards Series Joins NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Weekend at Lime Rock Park

First-ever Connecticut event for ARCA as LRP NASCAR event gains even more traction

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (27 September 2024) — Lime Rock Park is thrilled to announce that the ARCA Menards Series will join the highly anticipated NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series weekend slated for June 27-28, 2025, amplifying the excitement for motorsports fans as Lime Rock Park becomes the ultimate destination for stock car racing in the Northeast next summer.

For the first time in the series’ history, Lime Rock Park will host the ARCA Menards Series, which was first formed in 1953. The ARCA Menards Series has a long history of developing rising stars in the sport, but the Lime Rock Park event will mark the first-ever time that the championship has staged a race in Connecticut. (more…)

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MiataCon Next On Track For Lime Rock, and Highland Games Next Sunday!

by Lou Modestino
MiataCon Next On Track For Lime Rock, and Highland Games Next Sunday!

Join us in celebrating all generations of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Whether you’re passionate about racing or live for the culture, MiataCon has something for every fan of the lightweight Japanese roadster!

New to MiataCon and the FCP Euro Proving Grounds this season, Lime Rock Park is offering an introductory autocross experience open to ANY licensed Mazda Miata driver. The launch of Intro to MiataX gives drivers the FCP Euro Proving Grounds circuit for 100 minutes for $150. Designed for those drivers who have not yet exercised their Miata on a track or autocross, Intro to MiataX allows the opportunity to drive at the limit with the help of pro driving instructors. (more…)

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NASCAR Returns To Lime Rock Park In 2025

by Lou Modestino
NASCAR Returns To Lime Rock Park In 2025

After a 14-year hiatus, NASCAR will once again race at Lime Rock Park as the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series makes its debut at the Connecticut circuit on June 27-28, 2025.

Lime Rock Park has been a premier venue for diverse events since its inception in 1957, hosting events from the iconic Trans Am weekend on Memorial Day to the Historic Festival, which will celebrate its 42nd edition this Labor Day weekend.

In preparation for NASCAR’s return, Lime Rock Park will undergo several updates during the off-season, including an extension to pit lane and additional safety features. (more…)

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Historic Festival 42 NEXT WEEKEND!

by Mike
Historic Festival 42 NEXT WEEKEND!

Celebrating its 42nd year, the Lime Rock Historic Festival launches into action over Labor Day weekend with a 17-mile tour through the area with Thursday’s Vintage Race Car and Sports Car Parade. Friday, Saturday and Monday feature non-stop, on-track competition across a diverse set of historic racing classes.

On Sunday, the Lime Rock Concours and Gathering of the Marques display nearly 1,000 enthusiast cars and motorcycles arranged around the Lime Rock circuit. (more…)

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Autodromo Releases Lime Rock Park Edition Prototipo Chronograph

by Lou Modestino
Autodromo Releases Lime Rock Park Edition Prototipo Chronograph

After over 10 years of racing and spectating at Lime Rock Park, Autodromo founder Bradley Price can safely call us his home track. That’s why we’re more than happy to announce Autodromo as the Official Watch Partner of Historic Festival 42 for the third year in a row.

This year, we’ve teamed up with Autodromo for our first-ever watch collab, the Lime Rock Park Edition Prototipo Chronograph. Limited to just 125 units, this special edition watch commemorates our multi-year partnership with Autodromo. (more…)

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True Value Sponsors Return of IROC (This Weekend!)

by Mike
True Value Sponsors Return of IROC (This Weekend!)

(July 17, 2024) – True Value is proud to once again partner with IROC (International Race of Champions) to celebrate the best of the best in the racing world at the upcoming IROC event scheduled for July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park. True Value was a title sponsor of the IROC Series for decades, with the final year of the partnership in 2003. This is the first IROC event in nearly 20 years. (more…)

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Even More Star Power Added to the SpeedTour All-Star Race

by Mike
Even More Star Power Added to the SpeedTour All-Star Race

CHARLOTTE (July 15, 2024) – With just days until the green flag waves for the SpeedTour All-Star Race at Lime Rock Park, even more celebrities have been added to an already star-studded lineup. Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) has confirmed modified and NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine as the Grand Marshal for the event, while two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. will serve as the color commentator for the national TV broadcast that will air live on MAVTV and the SpeedTour TV YouTube Channel. In addition, Hailie Deegan has been confirmed to drive in the race, partnering with All-Star driver Ken Schrader in a Team SLR-M1 Racecars entry. (more…)

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Trans Am Pros, Additional All Stars Confirmed for SpeedTour All-Star Race at Lime Rock Park

by Mike
Trans Am Pros, Additional All Stars Confirmed for SpeedTour All-Star Race at Lime Rock Park

CHARLOTTE (July 3, 2024) – Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) and Lime Rock Park have confirmed that four additional drivers will join the star-studded SpeedTour All-Star Race, July 19-20. An unprecedented gathering of motorsports icons, the weekend will not only feature 19 pairings of racing legends with today’s Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli stars, but it will also celebrate the first IROC event in more than 20 years, as several original IROC competitors reunite with cars raced in the iconic series. (more…)

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Drivers and Cars Confirmed for IROC Event at Lime Rock Park, July 19-20

by Mike
Drivers and Cars Confirmed for IROC Event at Lime Rock Park, July 19-20

CHARLOTTE (June 6, 2024) – An impressive lineup of drivers and cars have been confirmed for the first IROC event in more than 20 years. Scheduled for July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park, the IROC event will enhance an already exciting SpeedTour All-Star Race weekend. Featuring both an on-track racing exhibition and static display, the event will reunite original IROC competitors with cars raced in the legendary series. (more…)

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IROC Returns July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park

by Mike
IROC Returns July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park

CHARLOTTE (April 19, 2024) – IROC Holdings LLC has announced the first IROC event to be held in nearly 20 years is set to take place July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park as part of the SpeedTour All-Star Race weekend. Featuring both an on-track racing exhibition and static display, the event will reunite original IROC competitors with cars actually raced in the legendary series.

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Sundays at the Park: Free FCP Euro Sunday Motoring Meet Marques Confirmed for 2024

by Lou Modestino
Sundays at the Park: Free FCP Euro Sunday Motoring Meet Marques Confirmed for 2024

The highly popular FCP Euro Sunday Motoring Meets, part of the Sundays at The Park series, returns to Lime Rock Park in 2024. The diverse series of free car shows and gatherings will feature four dates throughout the spring, summer and fall at Lime Rock Park, showcasing a variety of marques from race-ready marvels to Saab, MINI and Porsche.

Click HERE to learn more about FCP Euro’s Sunday Motoring Meets in 2024!

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Lime Rock Park Names 2024 as Year of Skip Barber

by Lou Modestino
Lime Rock Park Names 2024 as Year of Skip Barber

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (20 March 2024)– Lime Rock Park is proud to declare 2024 as the Year of Skip Barber.

As Skip Barber looks forward to the 65th anniversary of his first visit to Lime Rock Park, the track will pay tribute to Barber’s contributions to motorsport and Lime Rock Park through special events, exhibitions, and commemorative merchandise throughout the season.

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SpeedTour All-Star Race Brings Legends of Racing to Lime Rock Park, July 19-20

by Lou Modestino
SpeedTour All-Star Race Brings Legends of Racing to Lime Rock Park, July 19-20

CHARLOTTE (March 14, 2024) – Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) and Lime Rock Park are proud to announce the SpeedTour All-Star Race, which will bring together an unprecedented gathering of motorsports legends to race at the historic Connecticut circuit, July 19-20. Gathering icons from Formula 1, NASCAR, INDYCAR and IMSA, the SpeedTour All-Star Race will pair all-star drivers with competitors from the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series to compete as co-drivers in a 60-minute race that will air live on MAVTV. (more…)

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Lime Rock Park Names Ford As Featured Marque for Historic Festival 42

by Lou Modestino
Lime Rock Park Names Ford As Featured Marque for Historic Festival 42

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (6 March 2024) – This Labor Day weekend, Lime Rock Park will roar to life as the Connecticut track is set to celebrate Ford as the honored marque for Historic Festival 42 (Aug. 30-Sept. 2). The five-day celebration will not only commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most iconic and enduring muscle cars in automotive history, the Ford Mustang, but also pay homage to the significant contribution Ford has made to automotive innovation. (more…)

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