Anyone going to Lime Rock?

[Number_6]

Any one planning on going to the Lime Rock Vintage races this weekend? I just got an email from them it sounds like it's going to be a great one this year. And all the weather reports are saying that it'll be perfect weather sunny and in the mid '70s all weekend. :thumbsup: I go every year. Here's what the email that I got says about it:

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The 27th Vintage Festival at Lime Rock Park begins Friday, September 4, and we promise, it will be the biggest and best in years. If you’ve come in previous years, you know that’s one heck of a claim – the annual Vintage Festival at Lime Rock has always been one of the best, most anticipated events for car nuts and their families.

But we can back it up...

* There are at least 100 more cars entered in the race groups than last year

* There are more races on Saturday -- and Monday is nothing but races

* Also for the first time, there will be some “enduro” races – look for pit stops and driver changes, really rare for vintage racing events!

* The “Sunday in the Park” car show is huge. Just picture this: the ENTIRE track lined with show cars, which has never happened before. And… all car marques will be placed in order by year giving fans a “walk through time” feeling. And who doesn’t love a live band, food, libation and a golf cart ride back to your car in the parking lot?

* One of the most important Grand Prix cars in history, the 1939 Mercedes-Benz W 154 Silver Arrow, will not only be here, but for the first time in 70 years, on Saturday and Monday it will be started up and run on the track!...

... and the clincher? It looks very much like the weather is going to be beautiful.

Remember, the largest Swap Meet in a long time will be filling the B Paddock
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[BobbyD]

I usually go on Sunday for the car show but this year we'll be visiting the grandkids in MD. First time in a few years that they're calling for 4 days of perfect weather too.

 

[DNK]

Bobby, as much time as you spend there you need to buy a condo.

 

[mikecyc72usa]

I wish I could go. I went for years since it started and I was a teenager in Rhinebeck and Kingston, NY. My dad was at Lime Rock for the very first race ever held there, and he basically lived there until the late 60's. Maybe next year he and I can go again. Have fun!

 

[RJS]

Anyone go? How was it?

I wish I could have been there to see the 1939 Mercedes Silver Arrows GP car. I hear it hadn't turned a lap since it completed it's last race back in 1939.

BTW, LimeRock has definitely upped their marketing efforts. I receive nearly 2 emails a week from them (which is a bit annoying)