Rain Doesn’t Dampen Vintage Spirit during Historic Festival 40 Finale at Lime Rock Park

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.

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’ Vintage Spirit showcased during 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.

The Piston Foundation’s 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.

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’s 70th anniversary.

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’t dampen the spirit of the dynamic event on Monday.

Fans will have a few more opportunities to participate in activities this season before track activity pauses for the 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: Upcoming Events – Lime Rock Park

Autodromo Vintage Spirit Award Winners:

Quick Vic Award- KATE GARABEDIAN, 1976 BMW 2002

Group 1 (Mid Century/Formula JR)- SPENCER PATTERSON, 1959 Lotus FJ

Group 2 (Prewar/Early post War)- GRAHAM SCIAFE, 1953 MGTD

Group 3 (Historic Trans Am)- SCOTT JOY, 1970 Chevy Camaro

Group 4 (Wings & Slicks) BEN SINNOTT, 1997 Lola T97/20

Group 5 (Tin Tops & IMSARS) BRIAN WALSH, 1971 Ford Pinto

Group 6 (Air Cooled 911/GTU Porsches)- DELBERT AURAY, 1979 Porsche 911 SC

Group 7 (Fast Production/Sports Race Cars)- JOSEPH RIOLO, 1965 Chevy Corvette

Group 8 (GT Sportscars/Austen Healy)- KURT UZBAY, 1962 Lotus 23

Group 9 (Big Bore)- GREG MIENDL, 1965 Ford Mustang

THE OFFICIAL WATCH PARTNER OF HISTORIC FESTIVAL 40