The 41st edition of the Lime Rock Historic Festival once again brings together an exciting and diverse field of historic racing machines for a Labor Day Weekend celebration of speed, sound and beauty with classes that range from pre-war open-wheel cars to the sports and formula cars of the postwar era.

More than racing, there’s also a swap meet, automobilia concessions, book signings featured speakers and more to enjoy over the long weekend.

Celebrating its 41st 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.

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 1
7:00 AM Driver/Team Registration
10:00 AM Jim Haynes Memorial / Formula Juniors Practice
10:25 AM VS2 Sports 2000 Practice
10:50 AM War Era: Pre-War & Early Post-War Practice
11:15 AM Tin Tops / IMSA RS / Under 2.5 Litre Cars Practice
11:40 AM MG Feature Group Practice
12:05 PM Mid-Century GT / Sportscars Under 2 Litre Practice
12:30 PM GT / Sportscars Over 2 Litre / Sports Racing Cars Practice
12:55 PM Lunch Break & Track Activities
1:30 PM Big Bore Cars / IMSA GTU Porsches Practice
1:55 PM Wings and Slicks / Formula Fords Practice
2:20 PM Jim Haynes Memorial / Formula Juniors Practice
2:45 PM VS2 Sports 2000 Practice
3:10 PM War Era: Pre-War & Early Post-War Practice
3:35 PM Tin Tops / IMSA RS / Under 2.5 Litre Cars Practice
4:00 PM MG Feature Group Practice
4:25 PM Mid-Century GT / Sportscars Under 2 Litre Practice
4:50 PM GT / Sportscars Over 2 Litre / Sports Racing Cars Practice
5:15 PM Big Bore Cars / IMSA GTU Porsches Practice
5:40 PM Wings and Slicks / Formula Fords Practice

Saturday, September 2
7:00 AM Driver/Team Registration
9:00 AM Jim Haynes Memorial / Formula Juniors Race 1
9:25 AM VS2 Sports 2000 Race 1
9:50 AM War Era: Pre-War & Early Post-War Race 1
10:15 AM Tin Tops / IMSA RS / Under 2.5 Litre Cars Race 1
10:40 AM MG Feature Group Race 1
11:05 AM Mid-Century GT / Sportscars Under 2 Litre Race 1
11:30 AM GT / Sportscars Over 2 Litre / Sports Racing Cars Race 1
11:55 AM Big Bore Cars / IMSA GTU Porsches Race 1
12:20 PM Wings and Slicks / Formula Fords Race 1
12:40 PM Lunch Break - Car Corrals, Hot Laps & Sounds of Lime Rock
1:35 PM Pre-Race, Invocation, National Anthem
1:50 PM MG Feature Group Race 2
2:15 PM Jim Haynes Memorial / Formula Juniors Race 2
2:40 PM VS2 Sports 2000 Race 2
3:05 PM War Era: Pre-War & Early Post-War Race 2
3:30 PM Tin Tops / IMSA RS / Under 2.5 Litre Cars Race 2
3:55 PM Mid-Century GT / Sportscars Under 2 Litre Race 2
4:20 PM GT / Sportscars Over 2 Litre / Sports Racing Cars Race 2
4:45 PM Big Bore Cars / IMSA GTU Porsches Race 2
5:10 PM Wings and Slicks / Formula Fords Race 2

Sunday, September 3
7:00 AM LRP Gates Open for Concours and GOM Participants
10:00 AM Concours and GOM open
1:00 PM Special Guests Introductions, National Anthem at Start Fin1:15 PM Special Awards Driveups - Big Bend
2:00 PM Class Driveups start - Big Bend
2:45 PM Best of Show awards - Big Bend
3:00 PM Event concludes

Monday, September 4
7:00 AM Driver/Team Registration
9:00 AM Jim Haynes Memorial / Formula Juniors Race 3
9:25 AM VS2 Sports 2000 Race 3
9:50 AM War Era: Pre-War & Early Post-War Race 3
10:15 AM Tin Tops / IMSA RS / Under 2.5 Litre Cars Race 3
10:40 AM MG Feature Group Race 3
11:05 AM Mid-Century GT / Sportscars Under 2 Litre Race 3
11:30 AM GT / Sportscars Over 2 Litre / Sports Racing Cars Race 3
11:55 AM Big Bore Cars / IMSA GTU Porsches Race 3
12:20 PM Wings and Slicks / Formula Fords Race 3
12:40 PM Lunch Break - Autodromo Watch Presentations
1:35 PM Pre-Race, Invocation, National Anthem
1:50 PM MG Feature Group Race 4
2:15 PM Jim Haynes Memorial / Formula Juniors Race 4
2:40 PM VS2 Sports 2000 Race 4
3:05 PM War Era: Pre-War & Early Post-War Race 4
3:30 PM Tin Tops / IMSA RS / Under 2.5 Litre Cars Race 4
3:55 PM Mid-Century GT / Sportscars Under 2 Litre Race 4
4:20 PM GT / Sportscars Over 2 Litre / Sports Racing Cars Race 4
4:45 PM Big Bore Cars / IMSA GTU Porsches Race 4
5:10 PM Wings and Slicks / Formula Fords Race 4

Date: September 1-4, 2023

Location:
Lime Rock Park
60 White Hollow Rd.
Lakeville, CT 06039

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