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Historic Festival 42 at Lime Rock Park
Aug 30 - Sept 2

Historic Festival 42 at Lime Rock Park

The 42nd 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, featured speakers, concessions, and more to enjoy over the long weekend.

Event Schedule:

Thursday, August 29

  • Vintage Racecar & Sports Car parade through Lakeville & Salisbury
  • Street Fair in Falls Village with a FREE Wanda Houston concert!

Friday, August 30

  • Practice & Qualifying
  • Swap Meet
  • Participant Cocktail Party & Dinner

Saturday, August 31

  • All-day racing
  • Swap Meet

Sunday, September 1

  • Sunday in the Park Concours
  • Gathering of the Marques
  • Swap Meet

Monday, September 2

  • All-day racing
  • Swap Meet
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