Le Monstre Roars Into Lime Rock

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Le Monstre Roars Into Lime Rock

June 10, 2025
by RJ Hamster

Le Monstre crosses the Atlantic to race at

Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 43 for the first time. Don’t miss this legendary tribute in motion.

British builder Derek Drinkwater’s faithful replica of Briggs Cunningham’s 1950 Le Mans Cadillac is more than a showpiece—it’s a fully functional race car, and it’s coming to Historic Festival 43. See it on track this Labor Day weekend at Lime Rock Park, where this American racing legend comes full circle.

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The Drive to Win: The Rob Dyson Story

From a Datsun 510 to IMSA titles, Rolex 24 wins, and Le Mans, Rob Dyson built one of America’s great racing teams. Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, Dyson Racing calls Lime Rock Park its home track—where the team’s Porsche 962 scored a famous 1985 victory. This year, fans will see highlights from Dyson’s remarkable vintage collection on display at the Historic Festival.

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Every great festival deserves a proper kickoff—

and ours begins with the Historic Festival Parade!

On Thursday, August 28, 125 vintage race and sportscars will roll out of Lime Rock Park at 5 PM for a 17-mile tour through Lime Rock, Salisbury, and Lakeville, ending in Falls Village with a street fair, food, refreshments, and live music by Wanda Houston!

A heartfelt thank you to The Falls Village Inn and NBT Bank for their generous support — and for helping bring this one-of-a-kind celebration to our community.

Open to pre-1975 two-door sporting cars. First come, first served, and based on vehicle eligibility. To be considered, email your name, phone number, and year, make and model of your car to Walter.

EMAIL WALTER HERE

The Little MG That Won the

Pebble Beach Road Races

After World War II, returning American GIs helped ignite a national love affair with nimble British sports cars—none more influential than the MG. Affordable, lightweight, and fun to drive, MGs packed early U.S. racing grids and fueled the growth of amateur sports car racing. One of the most famous was the Von Neumann Special, a modified MG TD that shocked the field by winning the prestigious 1951 Pebble Beach Road Race. Fans can see this legendary car in action at Historic Festival 43, where Rob Manson will race the #11 Special as part of 11 Del Monte Trophy Race Group cars, competing against Le Monstre and East Coast entries in a thrilling East vs. West showdown.

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Ferrari V12 Elegance: Classic Coupes to Star at

Lime Rock Historic Festival Concours

Throughout history and even into the present day, the performance and technical prestige of V12 engines have had an almost mystical appeal. One visionary carmaker to exploit their unique marketing value was Enzo Ferrari, who launched his eponymous firm in 1947 with a 1.5-liter V12 designed by engineer Gioacchino Colombo. Though Ferrari has since employed other engine configurations, Ferrari’s legacy is inseparable from that initial powertrain selection, which will be celebrated at this year’s Historic Festival Concours with a curated selection of classic 12-cylinder Ferrari coupes.

For Ferrari restorer Tom Yang, the enduring appeal of the Ferrari V12 comes from its characteristic mechanical music: “Not many other cars sound like that,” he says. “Ripping canvas, howl and scream, whatever you want to call it, you know right away it’s a Ferrari. Of course, the cars are beautiful inside out, but the fact they sound great really sets them apart.”

One of the featured cars at this year’s Concours will be a rare 250 Short Wheelbase (SWB). One of Ferrari’s most celebrated road and racing cars, the SWB was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti. Its name derives from its 2,400 mm wheelbase, whose improved handling and agility propelled it to GT racing dominance ahead of the 250 GTO. The SWB was first shown in the US when Luigi Chinetti Sr. selected it for display at the 1960 New York Auto Show.

At the other extreme of Ferrari V12s on display will be an 812 Superfast. Producing just under 800 hp from its 6.5L V12, it’s capable of a top speed of 211 mph with 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, making it the most powerful naturally aspirated production car engine at the time of its launch in 2017.

Other 12-cylinder Ferraris planned for display include a Daytona, a 330 GTC, and a 550 Maranello, with others expected. Join us for this very special exhibition.

GET TICKETS FOR THE HF43 CONCOURS HERE

Honoring Kas Kastner: The Kastner Cup Comes to Lime Rock

The Kastner Cup—one of vintage racing’s most celebrated all-Triumph events—is coming to the Historic Festival for the very first time. Watch a 33-car grid of Spitfires, TRs, and GT6s battle it out in honor of Triumph legend R.W. “Kas” Kastner. It’s a can’t-miss moment for British sports car fans.

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Coming to Lime Rock for the First Time: The Ragtime Racers

For the first time, the Ragtime Racers are bringing pre-1920 race cars to Historic Festival 43. These are real machines from the earliest days of motorsport—crank-started by hand and run like they were a century ago. Don’t miss their live track exhibitions and one-of-a-kind period paddock display.

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Ready to Race, Show, or Parade? Register Now!

Competitors.

Join the grid at one of the most prestigious vintage racing events in America—where history, speed, and passion come together. Led by Event Chairman Skip Barber, HF 43 draws an exceptional field of cars and drivers to the iconic Lime Rock Park.

Entry deadline is August 1.

Have questions?

Email Jeanette HERE.

Sunday in the Park Concours.

A showcase of rare and historically significant cars, lining the Lime Rock circuit with world-class automotive excellence. For this year’s classes and application Click HERE.

Gathering of the Marques

Bring your cherished classic or vintage car and join fellow enthusiasts along the track. No registration needed—get tickets online or at the gate.

Win two weekend tickets for HF43!

Don’t miss your chance to win two adult weekend passes ($360 value) to this year’s Historic Festival. Just find our A-Frame on the midway and scan the QR code to enter. Congrats to Brian from Canton, Connecticut — he’s heading to HF43 on us! Your next chance to win is during the LiUNA 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race, June 27–28.

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