Lime Rock Park performed host to a spectacle of automotive excellence on Sunday, with greater than a thousand automobiles descending upon its hallowed grounds. Whereas Friday, Saturday and Monday of Historic Pageant 41 rejoice the facility and efficiency of classic racing, Sunday honors its artistry, magnificence and historical past for The Lime Rock Concours and Gathering of the Marques.
With automobiles starting from the eclectic and enjoyable to the distinguished and uncommon, guests had the prospect to take a stroll across the 1.5-mile circuit to get an up-close look of automobiles that had been parked throughout the Connecticut observe.
The Lime Rock Concours was as soon as once more headed by an esteemed panel of judges that evaluated greater than 200 automobiles, deciding on 17 for drive-up awards. The Greatest in Present d’Class was awarded to Paul Gould’s 1954 Desoto Adventurer II whereas Santo Spadaro’s 1953 PBX H modified took Greatest in Present Sport.
Representatives from Hagerty, Autodromo and Marsh McLennan had been all a part of the distinguished award ceremony.
The presence of MGs on the Concours was additionally diversely represented as examples spanning some 100 years had been delivered to life throughout the brand new Concours in Movement. Because the procession of MGs cruised down the Sam Posey Straight via Flip 1, Barn Discover Hunter host Tom Cotter shared the charming historical past of every automotive over the PA.
A particular second occurred on the Concours as Sam Posey was reunited along with his 1971 Ferrari 512 M that he drove with Peter Revson and Swede Savage in two of America’s greatest races: the Daytona 24 Hour and Sebring 12 Hour. The automotive was a part of Lawrence Auriana’s assortment of 17 uncommon automobiles and bikes featured on the Concours.
On the coronary heart of the Concours had been the 11 Chrysler Idea automobiles that included the 1960 Plymouth XNR to the 1963 Chrysler Turbine Automobile.
The five-day occasion will conclude on Monday with the ultimate competitors outings as all 9 race teams will stage a complete of 18 races to shut out the forty first version of the occasion.
Gates open at 7:00 a.m. with racing beginning at 9:00 a.m. Tickets can be found on the gate. Kids below 12, energetic navy and vets are free.
Glimpse of Historic Pageant stay stream begins at 9:00 a.m. at www.limerock.com/stay or proper right here on VintageMotorsport.com
