Gallery: Scenes From Lime Rock 2021

I noticed this young man who seemed to love Lime Rock as much as I do. Of course I asked him to stand with his favorite car for a photo.

The most important lesson I ever learned as a motorsport photographer is that it is NOT about the race cars. Sure, race cars are colorful, loud, and really, really cool. But they essentially amount to big lumps of metal, carbon fiber and plastic without all the people that make the sport go.

2021 marked the return of IMSA, Trans AM and, most importantly, FANS! Lime Rock just comes alive when the big series’ come in and the fans come out in force.

This gallery is a celebration of the people who make working at Lime Rock Park an outright joy.

Enjoy!

All smiles for driver and kid after Make A Wish hot laps during the Hooked on Driving event in June.

The IMSA weekend in July brought out all the smiles.

Sunday in the Park chairman Murray Smith interviewing racing legend Stefan Johansson during Historic Festival 39.

Mike Skeen climbs out of his car after winning the Trans Am Series TA2 race on Memorial Day.

Brian Redman signing the original artwork that was used as the cover of the event program.

The FCP Euro guys working hard during the BMW CCA Club Racing weekend in September.

Corvette pit stop during the Northeast Grand Prix.

The face you make after hot laps in an Aston Martin DBX.

Stilt walkers at the Falls Village Street Fair which kicks off Historics weekend. Not taken at LRP but taken for LRP so it counts.

The littlest fans always make my day.

Nate Vincent and Michael Hurczyn, drivers of the #11 FCP Euro AMG GT4

Taken on the midway during Historic Festival 39.

Sports car drivers always find time for the fans.

Back in May I partnered up with my buddy Matty V to cover the Hagerty Garge + Social event. I love introducing people to Lime Rock, especially people like Matty who will get why I love it so much.

Taylor Hagler watches on in nervous anticipation as her co-driver Michael Lewis races to victory. This was Taylor’s first career win and she later became the first female MPSC champion.

Michael Lewis on the roof of the car after bringing the win home.

And both of them spraying the champagne in Victory Circle.

Without the corner workers the sport doesn’t go.

It was so exciting to have the big crowds back at Lime Rock Park!

CT State Representative Maria Horn waves the green flag to start the Trans Am TA/SGT race Memorial Day weekend.

The KC Sisters singing the national anthem on Trans Am weekend.

Even the rain won’t keep the Lime Rock faithful away.

I feel like I try this shot 10 times every weekend and get it once a year.

Chris Dyson signing autographs after winning the Trans Am race.

Watching world class racing from a picnic table sums up Lime Rock pretty perfectly.

Celebrating front line healthcare workers during Memorial Day weekend. This is a nurse who was there administering vaccines.

US Senator Richard Blumenthal waving the green flag to start the Northeast Grand Prix.

These grassy hillsides are what pass for grandstands at LRP. One of it’s many charms.

FCP Euro driver Nate Vincent getting ready before the MPSC race in July.

Corvette Racing’s Jordan Taylor high fives a young fan before the start of the Northeast Grand Prix.

The fans always come out… rain or shine.

IMSA pit lane officials huddle before the start of the Northeast Grand Prix.

The comradery of grassroots racing on full display during the BMW CCA Club Racing weekend in September.

I remember being a kid watching racing from this exact spot.

This photo will forever make me smile.

The Al & Ed Show.

Moments before the FCP Euro team started their pit stop demonstration in front of a huge crowd.

Winning races during Historic Festival scores you a hat. Yup, that’s right. A hat.

Face painting in the kid zone during IMSA weekend

Photographing spectators during big race weekends is like trying to find that needle in the haystack.

This kid cut a rug for at least 10 minutes during the Falls Village Street Fair kicking off Historics weekend.

This guy caught me from 70 yards and ruined a perfectly good candid moment.

“Hey, Dad, look up!”

I had never seen kids so excited for parade laps.

Eric Foss of Murillo Racing celebrates in pit lane after winning the MPSC race duing IMSA weekend in July.

So long 2021. Thanks for all the memories.

And one last one. Me with Lime Rock’s Lead Photographer Greg Clark. Greg and I cover every major event at Lime Rock Park from the same place of love for the track and respect for the sport. Some days are a grind but I’ve never had a day working with Greg where I wished I was someplace else. The man is a legend. photo by Bill Hauser.