{"id":5738,"date":"2022-09-03T13:38:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-03T17:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/?p=5738"},"modified":"2023-03-29T13:40:15","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T17:40:15","slug":"paul-newman-straight-revealed-during-lime-rock-park-historic-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/03\/paul-newman-straight-revealed-during-lime-rock-park-historic-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Newman Straight Revealed During Lime Rock Park Historic Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAKEVILLE, CT (3 September 2022)-\u00a0<\/strong>Some 65 years after the first race at Lime Rock Park, the famous \u201cNo Name Straight\u201d was finally bestowed with a very memorable name this weekend. During a special ceremony held at the Historic Festival 40 presented by Corvette, the not quite straight but very fast backstretch of the Connecticut circuit was dedicated as the \u201cPaul Newman Straight.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cPaul Newman\u2019s name now lives in perpetuity\u00a0at Lime Rock Park, not in recognition of Paul\u2019s fame which was considerable, but for the authenticity of his experience here at the Park,\u201d said Dicky Riegel, President and CEO of Lime Rock. \u00a0\u201cEven with all his racing wins here on this legendary circuit and elsewhere around the world, it was Paul\u2019s expression of joy at Lime Rock Park in every drive and every visit that cemented this place as his true home. The balanced appellation of the Sam Posey Straight, dedicated in 2013, and the Paul Newman Straight dedicated today pay homage to these amazing and pioneering drivers and friends of Lime Rock Park.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In honor of Paul Newman\u2019s legacy at this historic venue, Lime Rock Park also announced its partnership with The Hole in The Wall Gang Camp, a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing \u201ca different kind of healing\u201d to more than 20,000 seriously ill children and family members annually-all completely free of charge. Hole in the Wall provides multiple Camp experiences throughout the year at the facility in Ashford, Conn., in more than 40 hospitals and clinics, directly in camper homes and communities, and through other outreach activities across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.<\/p>\n

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Founded by Paul Newman in 1988, the Hole in The Wall Gang is now the official charitable partner of Lime Rock Park\u2019s fundraising efforts.\u00a0All participants and fans at the Historic Festival this weekend were encouraged to consider a donation to the Hole In The Wall Gang to help support the organization\u2019s efforts. Contributions can be made by texting BANDIT to 243725 or by visiting\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/RaceToHelpHoleInTheWall<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is honored to be Lime Rock\u2019s official charitable partner and deeply grateful for their friendship,\u201d said Camp CEO Jimmy Canton. \u201cThe dedication of the Newman Straight is such a meaningful moment for all of us, celebrating the intersection of two of Paul Newman\u2019s greatest passions \u2013 racing at Lime Rock and The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Newman began his racing career late in life, running a Datsun 510 on Tuesdays at Lime Rock Park, not far from his home in Westport. He joined another Connecticut racer, Bob Sharp, moving up to faster cars and a bigger stage as he went from club racing to becoming a regular in the professional Trans-Am championship. Newman scored his second and final Trans-Am victory, fittingly, at Lime Rock, in Bob Sharp\u2019s red, white and blue Nissan.<\/p>\n

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Newman won his last race at Lime Rock during a Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) event, carrying the\u00a0 No. 82\u2014his age at the time\u2014on board a 900-horsepower Corvette.<\/p>\n

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Newman\u2019s racing role was even further cemented when he teamed with Carl Haas to launch Newman\/Haas Racing, which went on to score 105 CART IndyCar races.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTwo of my dad\u2019s \u201cHappiest Happy Places\u201d would have to be Hole in the Wall and Lime Rock Park.\u201d\u00a0said Paul\u2019s daughter Lissy Newman, who serves on The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp\u2019s Board of Directors. \u201cAt the track\u00a0he liked that success or failure were objective and he\u00a0earned respect the hard way. At Hole in the Wall he was simply \u201cThe guy who started Camp\u201d and that was enough for campers. He could look around and see the magic and healing of Camp at work. If there was ever a place where you could measure joy and magic objectively, Hole in the Wall would be it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Lime Rock Park\u2019s HF40 festivities continue through Labor Day, celebrating the 70th year of Corvette with Sunday in The Park and racing on Monday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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