IMSA will return to Lime Rock Park September 23–25, 2027. This event marks the beginning of a multi-year agreement between Lime Rock Park, IMSA, and FCP Euro, bringing the premier North American sports car racing organization back to the legendary Connecticut circuit.
FCP Euro will continue as the entitlement sponsor, with the race officially named the FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix. The 2027 FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix will feature two of IMSA’s highly competitive championships, the Michelin Pilot Challenge and the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, with additional support series to be announced at a later date. IMSA will join the already robust Lime Rock Park event calendar, setting the stage for a historic 2027 season at The Park.
“IMSA racing has always produced incredible competition here and we know our fans are excited to welcome back the teams and drivers for the FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix,” said Dicky Riegel, President and CEO of Lime Rock Park. “IMSA’s return marks a significant milestone for Lime Rock Park. Our team has put a tremendous amount of effort into working collaboratively with the local community to responsibly expand racing activities to select Thursdays during the season. The new charter creates the opportunity for major series like IMSA to once again include Lime Rock Park on their schedules.
BACK TO BACK WINS FOR HOVEY, CANFIELD; CAPRIO REMAINS UNDEFEATED IN CROWN VICS
WATERFORD – Fresh off a rebuild from a massive crash last time out, Adam Gada started out strong. After winning his heat race, he took off from the pole defending an early attack from Nickolas Hovey. This gave him a little bit of breathing room as Hovey had to deal with the competitors in his mirror. All it took was a restart to give Hovey the opportunity to power by Gada to take the lead, leaving him to deal with Timmy Jordan in the battle for second. Hovey built up a safe lead that was eliminated with a 5 to go caution. He wouldn’t be denied even with Jordan slotting into second during the last run, leaving the track a back-to-back winner in his rookie season.
The New London-Waterford Speedbowl delivered thrilling action this week, featuring dominant performances across multiple divisions. In the SK Modified competition, Adam Gada secured a win after battling closely with Nickolas Hovey, who also demonstrated strong pace throughout the event. This success highlights the competitive nature of the modified racing scene at the track.
The Late Models feature saw Brody Monahan take the checkered flag, while in the Trucks division, Jake Coutu managed to claim victory. The Mini Stocks were equally exciting, with Charles Canfield taking the top spot, showcasing strong results from the drivers competing on the track.
The Crown Vics competition continued its trend of dominance, with Jake Caprio remaining undefeated as he battled through the field. This week’s event reinforced his status as a force in the series, continuing a pattern of success that has captivated the fans.
Stafford Speedway returned to racing on Friday, June 12th with the Lu-Mac’s Package Store / WTD Logistics LLM 30, the biggest purse paying Limited Late Model race in Stafford history. Josh Wood scored his first Late Model win of the 2026 season while Sami Anderson took down her first career SK Light victory at Stafford.
Rain came with 9 laps complete in the Street Stock feature, postponing that race as well as the SK Modified® and Lu-Mac’s Package Store / WTD Logistics 30-lap feature to a future date to be determined. Anyone who had tickets for the June 12th Lu-Mac’s Package Store / WTD Logistics LLM 30 program will be able to use their tickets for a future Stafford Speedway event.
