{"id":5731,"date":"2022-09-05T13:22:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T17:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/?p=5731"},"modified":"2023-03-29T13:23:14","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T17:23:14","slug":"rain-doesnt-dampen-vintage-spirit-during-historic-festival-40-finale-at-lime-rock-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/05\/rain-doesnt-dampen-vintage-spirit-during-historic-festival-40-finale-at-lime-rock-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain Doesn’t Dampen Vintage Spirit during Historic Festival 40 Finale at Lime Rock Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAKEVILLE, CT (5 September 2022)-\u00a0<\/strong>The uncertain forecast didn\u2019t dampen the final day of the Historic Festival 40 presented by Corvette, as drivers braved the variable track conditions to put on a show for the faithful Lime Rock Park fans who endured the rain on Monday.<\/p>\n

Connecticut State Representative (64th District) Maria Horn gave the start command for the featured Historic Trans Am race that saw father and son duo Scott (1970 Chevrolet Camaro) and Mike Joy (1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28) take first and second-place honors.<\/p>\n

Autodromo, the Official Watch of the Historic Festival 40, presented nine drivers, one from each race group) with a Limited Edition Vic Elford Prototipo Chronograph, which were individually autographed by Elford before his passing earlier this year. Sanctioning partners, Vintage Racing Group (VRG) and Vintage Sports Car Club of America (VSCCA), chose the winners based on the drivers\u2019 Vintage Spirit showcased\u00a0during the five-day event. In addition, Autodromo also honored up-and-coming racer and volunteer flagger Kate Garabedian with the Quick Vic Award based on her sportsmanship and driving skills.<\/p>\n

The Piston Foundation\u2019s inaugural Piston Technician Award was presented to Mike Marra who was recognized for the essential contribution his auto technician expertise has made to the collector car community.<\/p>\n

With a Labor Day weekend tradition closing out, the fans, vendors and racers packed up to head home with a new chapter of memories from an event that celebrated Corvette\u2019s 70th anniversary.<\/p>\n

The weekend highlights included another edition of the Salisbury Bank and the Falls Inn-supported Historic Festival Parade on Thursday, the unforgettable collection of special Corvette concept cars, the thundering return of the Historic Trans Am runners, a highly successful Concours and Gathering of the Marques on Sunday, with the weekend closing out with a damp track that didn\u2019t dampen the spirit of the dynamic event on Monday.<\/p>\n

Fans will have a few more opportunities to participate in activities\u00a0this season before track activity pauses for the\u00a0 winter months. FCP Euro will stage two more free Sundays at The Park car shows on September 18 (featured marque, Mini, Landrover and more) and on October 30 (featured marque Audi). The inaugural Lime Rock Epic cycling dirt tour through the Berkshire Mountains, ending at Lime Rock Park on October 9. For more information on upcoming events, visit:\u00a0Upcoming Events \u2013 Lime Rock Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Autodromo Vintage Spirit Award Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quick Vic Award-\u00a0KATE GARABEDIAN,\u00a01976 BMW 2002<\/p>\n

Group 1 (Mid Century\/Formula JR)-\u00a0SPENCER PATTERSON,\u00a01959 Lotus FJ<\/p>\n

Group 2 (Prewar\/Early post War)-\u00a0GRAHAM SCIAFE,\u00a01953 MGTD<\/p>\n

Group 3 (Historic Trans Am)- SCOTT JOY, 1970 Chevy Camaro<\/p>\n

Group 4 (Wings & Slicks)\u00a0BEN SINNOTT,\u00a01997 Lola T97\/20<\/p>\n

Group 5 (Tin Tops & IMSARS)\u00a0BRIAN WALSH,\u00a01971 Ford Pinto<\/p>\n

Group 6 (Air Cooled 911\/GTU Porsches)-\u00a0DELBERT AURAY,\u00a01979 Porsche 911 SC<\/p>\n

Group 7 (Fast Production\/Sports Race Cars)-\u00a0JOSEPH RIOLO,\u00a01965 Chevy Corvette<\/p>\n

Group 8 (GT Sportscars\/Austen Healy)-\u00a0KURT UZBAY,\u00a01962 Lotus 23<\/p>\n

Group 9 (Big Bore)- GREG MEINDL, 1965 Ford Mustang<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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