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This Labor Day weekend, Lime Rock Park will roar to life as the Connecticut track is set to celebrate Ford as the honored marque for Historic Festival 42. The five-day celebration will not only com…
Over Labor Day weekend, Lime Rock Park in Connecticut will host Historic Festival 42, with Ford being celebrated as the honored marque. The event will mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic Ford Mustang and recognize Ford’s contribution to automotive innovation. Ross Myers, a prominent collector and participant in Historic Trans-Am, will showcase rare Ford-powered cars during the festival. A new Turn of the Century World Challenge group will debut, featuring street stock race cars from the 1995-2005 era. The festival chair, Skip Barber, expressed excitement about Ford’s prominent role in racing and the addition of new attractions to make this year’s event memorable. Lime Rock Park has a rich history with Ford Motorsports and the Mustang, with numerous victories claimed by Ford-powered cars over the years. The festival will include on-track racing, a Concours, and a Gathering of the Marques, making it a must-attend event for automotive enthusiasts.
