VIP Experience to spectate at IMSA Racing at Lime Rock - Saturday July 23

[SlateEd]

Hey Everyone - We have the opportunity to spectate in STYLE at Lime Rock Park for IMSA Racing, Saturday July 23.

Park in Viper-Only Corral that will show off the cars to race fans
Enjoy a comfortable private tent for shade and food from the best viewing vantage point in the park
Get on the track for a couple Parade Laps before race day
Tour the Paddock and go behind the scenes with Viper Racing
Meet Ben Keating and others on the team

This is the VIP way to check out a race day!
Check out the flyer below and sign-up HERE: https://tickets.limerock.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=97

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[ACR Steve]

ACR Steve- signed up

[thetalonguy]

All signed up! Not going to miss this again.

[ACR Steve]

I spoke to Ben yesterday he is excited to see everyone .

[Pist0n]

Signed up!

[FLATOUT]

Had a great time with you guys last year!

Andy

[redrichard]

Signed Up !!

[ViperTony]

Signed up!

[EZ 2B Green]

Tickets in hand. See you guys next week!

BTW: Do you think we can keep the Honda's out of our Corral this year?

[ACR Steve]

Hot off the Press:

"Did you know that the Le Mans-winning GTLM car is racing at Lime Rock Saturday, July 23 in the IMSA WeatherTech Northeast Grand Prix?

And that the cars that finished third and seventh and 11th are also here?

That's right, folks. The top echelon of international sports car racing – the cars and the drivers – represented by the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class in the IMSA WeatherTech championship, makes its much-anticipated stop at Lime Rock Park.
Lime Rock's Northeast Grand Prix on July 23 is going to be like a mini-mini Le Mans race.
Last month's Le Mans was the pitched battleground of a near re-enactment of the famous 1966 race, when Ford finally beat Ferrari.
On the 50th anniversary of that historic win, Ford did it again: Joey Hand and Dirk Muller in the new Ford GT beat ex-F1's Giancarlo Fisichella and Toni Vilander, who were racing the new Ferrari 488.
Those four drivers will be going at it again – hard – at Lime Rock July 23. Not to mention the drivers of the Corvette Racing C7.Rs, Porsche 911 RSRs and BMW M6 GTLMs!,Viper

And Connecticut's own Ryan Briscoe – when the Australian married ESPN reporter Nicole Briscoe, they moved to Farmington – is the Ford driver on the hottest streak. He and co-driver Richard Westbrook have won three IMSA GTLM races in a row: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
The July 23 Lime Rock IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Northeast Grand Prix will truly be an unprecedented grid of world-class cars, teams and drivers.

[99ACR]

See you guys at LimeRock.

Dennis

[ViperTony]

See you guys at LimeRock.

Dennis

Red is not allowed. Sorry.

[00VPRGTS]

Can't make it this year. So mad!

[SlateEd]

Going to be a blast at the Bull Ring!

Let's see where the BMW team hides the extra gasoline this year haha

[Boba Fett]

Should be good for this...have to wait until closer

[38D]

Signed up. is there a certain time you have to arrive for the corral? I was thinking of getting there more like 11a vs right at the start of the day.

[ACR Steve]

38D - anytime you like . The corral will be open for you whenever you get there . Lunch should be served in the VIP tent around 11:30-12

[38D]

38D - anytime you like . The corral will be open for you whenever you get there . Lunch should be served in the VIP tent around 11:30-12

Thanks! See you there!

[redrichard]

What time to arrive to make Parade Laps ?

[Topplayer]

any one bringing their wife?
trying to decide if its worth it to bring her?!?!??!?!? lol

[ACR Steve]

Parade laps will be at 12:45 - line up for them usually takes place 15 min before




**** Last 2 days to sign up for the event . Lime Rock closes sign up for Hospitality end of the day tomorrow ***


Weather will be great come on out we have 22 people already signed up

[redrichard]

Thanks Steve, Matt and I plan on arriving at 9:30

[thetalonguy]

any one bringing their wife?
trying to decide if its worth it to bring her?!?!??!?!? lol

Thanks Steve, Matt and I plan on arriving at 9:30

Jon, let us know if you're coming and want to met up with Rich and I on the way up.

FYI..I'll be bringing my stepfather. Didn't think my GF would be too interested in the races.

Going to be a good time!!

[ACR Steve]

**** Last day to sign up for the event . Lime Rock closes hospitality sign up at the end of the day today ****

[Topplayer]

I singed up, As of now I am going SOLO.
Matt Let me know when and where your meeting up I am in

[SlateEd]

Hey Guys - Just signed up, so I am IN for the morning before work. Matt - I'll send you a txt and meet up with you along the way.

BUMP for Last Day Signups!

[ACR Steve]

I am leaving Rockland around 8am going Bear mtn Bridge to Bear Mtn parkway to Tocinic to 44 if anyone wants to meet along the way.

[snkebite]

I am in. Just signed up.

[Boba Fett]

in and meeting Steve

[38D]

For the ACR-E folks, do you think the parking area will be splitter friendly? I can put the little splitter back on, but the big one looks so much meaner!

[ACR Steve]

It better be I am full track suspension settings and front and rear extensions. Don't worry you will be fine. The spot we are in will work well

[ACR Steve]

if anyone wants to hook up I am meeting Boba GUMP ops I mean Boba Fett at 9:10 at the gas station just of the exit of Toconic where it meets 44
You can hook up with me along the way I will be taking the Toconic

[FLATOUT]

I am so envious I won't be out there with you guys this year :(

I wish I would have taken a picture of the car corral last year and this year. Great to see all of the new rides added to your area. Have a blast everyone!

Andy

[SlateEd]

if anyone wants to hook up I am meeting Boba GUMP ops I mean Boba Fett at 9:10 at the gas station just of the exit of Toconic where it meets 44
You can hook up with me along the way I will be taking the Toconic

Steve - what time you think at the corner across the street from the restaurant in Amenia? or maybe the restaurant parking lot for the Due-North-Crew...?
be there at 9:15?

[SlateEd]

I am so envious I won't be out there with you guys this year :(

I wish I would have taken a picture of the car corral last year and this year. Great to see all of the new rides added to your area. Have a blast everyone!

Andy

Bummer Andy - was great to see you at our home track last year :-)

.. We've got you on the picture front...

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[ACR Steve]

Ed we should be by Amenia around 9:20 or so not sure how long it takes from Toconic to four corners

If anyone wants to meet up along the way call my cell 914 447 0423

[Red venom]

I can't make it. Haven't been able to make anything
Recently. Anything going on next weekend Ed?
I'm finally free. Gotta practice for Auto cross!!

[38D]

Well my ACR was still throwing codes so I had to bail on bringing it. Oh well. But the corral was still looking good!

[EZ 2B Green]

Thanks to SlateEd & ACR Steve for organizing a great VIP Track Experience with Viper Exchange & Lime Rock. It was great to hang out with the NY/CT folks.

Congratulations to Ben & Jeroen for a hard fought podium finish in the #33 Viper!

[snkebite]

Thanks to SlateEd & ACR Steve for organizing a great VIP Track Experience with Viper Exchange & Lime Rock. I was great to hang out with the NY/CT folks.

Congratulations to Ben & Jerone for a hard fought podium finish in the #33 Viper!

Very true. It's only my 2nd time to a race. And it won't be my last. I really enjoyed talking to the both of you too. What a great day!

[thetalonguy]

Absolutely great time yesterday!! Was awesome to get to see the Riley team up close and personal.

Congrats on #33 taking the podium. They had to start in 12th but were able to move their way all to the way up to the front.

[SlateEd]

Wow, Great Job Ben, Jerone, and Team! Sorry I had to bail early; that must have been exciting to see them moving up through the pack.

And all the credit for this one belongs to ACR Steve and our friends at Lime Rock Park and Viper Exchange! It's great to have a strong partnership with your local track, and even more amazing when it's historic and beautiful and gets top-notch racing series.

Thanks everyone who came out!! Lime Rock loves to see our presence, and believe me they are impressed with the turnouts we get knowing how few Vipers are out there to begin with. Great job, and glad everyone had fun!

[ViperTony]

Incredible job by Ben and his team. Wow! They started in 13th place with a ridiculous restriction on the intake....I think it 39 or 38 millimeters. Imagine our engines breathing through a straw, almost half of the intake opening of the stock throttle body opening. Even with the silly restriction Ben and his team killed it. Great strategy, great effort....the passion for Viper racing is very clear with this team. Thanks to Ben and his team for hosting us yesterday and putting on a spectacular 3rd place finish. Oh, and besides the race, I now like Weather Tech very much :D

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[redrichard]

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[str5010]

Had a great time there yesterday!

[ACR Steve]

Great time everyone .

Cant get better then hanging out with great friends ,great venue and a great race for a very handicapped viper . Ben wasn't a happy camper before the race (justifiably) but I really think it helped his spirit to know we were all they for him. They certainly got a 110% out of a very handicapped car.

Oh and it was a tie between Weather Tech and Continental :)

[redrichard]

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[Boba Fett]

Great time everyone .

Cant get better then hanging out with great friends ,great venue and a great race for a very handicapped viper . Ben wasn't a happy camper before the race (justifiably) but I really think it helped his spirit to know we were all they for him. They certainly got a 110% out of a very handicapped car.

Oh and it was a tie between Weather Tech and Continental :)

disagree, Boba Fett (aka ACR Steve Jr) says weather tech is the winner

[ACR Steve]

LOL well the one time in my life I just may settle for second place :)

[38D]

The Turner girls were also worthy competitors.

[Boba Fett]

The Turner girls were also worthy competitors.

pics...

[38D]

I was too busy ogling to take my own, but here's one off google to give you an idea...

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[Boba Fett]

thanks