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The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returns to action at the Lime Rock SpeedTour for Lime Rock Park’s Trans Am Memorial Day Classic. Trans Am racing at the Park on Memorial Day weekend has bec…
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is making a return to action at Lime Rock SpeedTour for Lime Rock Park’s Trans Am Memorial Day Classic. Racing at Lime Rock on Memorial Day weekend has been a tradition since 1967, with 22 out of 40 races taking place during this holiday. At 1.478 miles long, Lime Rock Park is the shortest track on the 2024 Trans Am schedule, packed with racing festivities all through the long weekend. In addition to Trans Am classes, the event includes races from the SVRA and International GT, as well as the Connecticut Craft Beer Grand Prix and Royals’ Garage Car Show. Veteran service members along with their families will receive free tickets with a valid ID this Memorial Day weekend.
The schedule for the weekend includes Qualifying and Race for the TA/XGT/SGT/GT classes on Monday, with live TV broadcast on MAVTV. There will also be TA2 races with similar formats on Friday and Saturday, also broadcasted live on MAVTV. The weekend will honor racing legend Skip Barber as part of the “Year of Skip,” with special ceremonies and dedications during the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race on Saturday. Barber’s influential career and impact on racing, including the Skip Barber Racing School, will be celebrated.
Additionally, the Winners Circle Project, a non-profit organization, will have 150 high school students at the racetrack on Friday, showcasing race cars they built through hands-on STEAM programs. The event highlights a unique collaboration of education, innovation, and racing, inspiring the next generation of automotive engineers and enthusiasts.
