Lime Rock ParkAbout Lime Rock Park
Lime Rock Park is a natural-terrain motorsport road-racing circuit located in northwestern Connecticut, United States, known for its compact, fast layout and hillside spectator viewing. The track opened in the mid-20th century and has been a regular venue for sports car and club racing.
The venue features a roughly 1.5-mile (about 2.4 km) continuous road course with several fast corners and elevation changes, plus paddock and pit facilities. Spectators typically view racing from natural embankments and small grandstands positioned around the circuit.
Since opening in the 1950s the park has hosted regional and national racing series, historic events, and driving schools, maintaining a reputation for close racing on a short, technical course.
The circuit sits in the rolling countryside of northwest Connecticut near the town of Salisbury, within driving distance of larger Connecticut and New York population centers.
- Track length: The full circuit measures about 1.5 miles (approximately 2.4 kilometers) and is run in a clockwise direction for most major events.
- Racing history: Founded in the 1950s, it has hosted sports car, historic racing and club racing events for decades, with regular regional and national-level meetings.
What to See#
- Race circuit: A natural-terrain road racing circuit with a single continuous course used for sports car and motorcycle racing; the layout is run in a single direction and is known for its elevation changes and fast, flowing corners.
- Paddock and spectator areas: Pit and paddock area with support buildings for teams and events, plus spectator viewing at several natural berms and hillside locations around the track.
Best Time to Visit Lime Rock Park
Late spring through early autumn is the active season with the greatest number of racing events and visitor activities.
Weather & Climate near Lime Rock Park
Lime Rock Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1162 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -11° - 0° | -10° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -10° - 2° | -9° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -5° - 7° | -2° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 14° | 6° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 102 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 15° - 28° | 21° | 106 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 14° - 27° | 20° | 107 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 22° | 16° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 16° | 8° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 10° | 2° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - 3° | -6° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Lime Rock Park
Lime Rock Park is located near Lakeville/Salisbury, Connecticut. By car it is roughly a 2.5-3 hour drive from New York City and about 2 hours from Boston. Local directions are posted on the circuit’s website; limited local accommodation is available in nearby towns.
Tips for Visiting Lime Rock Park
- Check the racing calendar in advance - Lime Rock frequently runs vintage and club events that differ from major national race weekends.
- Arrive early on race days for the best parking and to see warm-ups and vendor areas before headlines.
- If staying nearby, book accommodation well ahead for major events such as vintage festivals and national championships.