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.
After nearly 70 years, Lime Rock Park finally played host to a field of race cars running at full output on a Thursday.
For the first time since opening in 1957, Lime Rock Park hosted a major unmuffled Thursday race event. This watershed moment arrived during the opening day of the long-standing Trans Am Memorial Day Classic (May 21-24), featuring the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, International GT and the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA).
To most fans arriving at The Park, it may have simply looked like the beginning of another holiday race weekend, but for those behind the scenes, it represented nearly five years of negotiations, collaboration and careful planning to reshape one of Connecticut’s most unique holiday traditions.
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (25 February 2026)- At Lime Rock Park, the sound of engines has defined summer weekends for nearly seven decades. Now, the historic 1.5-mile road course is introducing a new way for first-time drivers to move from Spectator Hill to being on the track themselves.
Lime Rock Park is thrilled to announce the launch of its Intro to Racing program, a structured entry point onto the main circuit designed specifically for novices and first-time track drivers. Participants use their own street cars and progress through a supervised curriculum that combines classroom instruction and on-track experience.
Seven dates are slated for the 2026 season, with the inaugural session scheduled for Wednesday, April 29.
“When most fans think of Lime Rock Park, they picture the scenes from the grassy hillside, taking in the LIUNA 150 or soaking in the sights and sounds of the Historic Festival,” said Lime Rock Park Chief of Marketing Jamie Kistner. “Those who’ve had the chance know that one of the best seats in the house is behind the wheel of a car—any car. Now, The Park offers a way to get exactly that experience.
