ChampCar Supplemental Rules
The New England Enduro
Lime Rock Park
Salisbury, CT
Jul 24, 2026 to Jul 25, 2026
Version v1.0 • Updated May 11, 2026 5:59 AM
50 Cars Entered
Event Snapshot
At a GlanceDates
Jul 24, 2026 to Jul 25, 2026
Track
Lime Rock Park
Registration Times - Move-In Day
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tech Inspection Times - Move-In Day
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New to Champ Meeting - Move-In Day
4:00 PM
Race 1 Drivers Meeting
8:30 AM
Race 2 Drivers Meeting
7:30 AM
Green Flag
Race 1: 10:00 AM
Race 2: 9:00 AM
Approved Media
Race Control Logs
View Tech Sheets
(Race Weekend Only!)
(Race Weekend Only!)
Garages / Pit Lane Assignments
Coming Soon
Important: This is a Friday and Saturday Race Weekend
Quick Links
Weekend Schedule for The New England Enduro at Lime Rock Park
Important: Complete tech inspection before registration finalization and do not miss the mandatory drivers meeting.
Update your Flagtronics FT200 to firmware
Update your Flagtronics FT200 to firmware
Thursday Event Schedule - Load-In
10:00 AM
Facilities open for load-in
4:00 PM
New to ChampCar driver and crew meeting
1:00 PM
ChampCar Tech and Registration Open
6:00 PM
ChampCar Tech and Registration close
Friday Event Schedule - Race 1 - 7-Hour enduro
8:00 AM
ChampCar staff on-stite
8:30 AM
Drivers meeting at tower
10:00 AM
Green Flag Race Start
5:00 PM
Checkered Flag
9:45 AM
Cars to grid
5:05 PM
Post race impound
5:45 PM
Awards Ceremony
Saturday Event Schedule - Race 1 - 8-Hour enduro
7:00 AM
ChampCar staff on-site
7:30 AM
Drivers meeting at tower
5:00 PM
Checkered Flag
8:45 AM
Cars to grid
5:05 PM
Post race impound
5:45 PM
Awards Ceremony
9:00 AM
Green Flag Race Start
7:00 PM
Track Gates Close: We Must Be Out!
Registration
Andrea Chisek
andrea.chisek@champcar.org
434.363.8166
Operations
Bill Strong
bill.strong@champcar.org
434.300.8202
Race Director
Jackie Sides
Track Info
Address
White Hollow Rd Lakeville, CT 06039
Directions
Length
1.474 mi (2.372 km)
Turns
7
Track Master Details for Lime Rock Park
Paddock
A Paddock. All paddocks are 5MPH max.
Fuel on Site
B Paddock (Open 24 hours), Credit Card Pumps
Gate
24-Hour Gate Coverage
Tire Penalty Laps
0
Penalty Lap Multiplier
1.0x for races 8 hours or less
Things To Do Around The Area near Lime Rock Park
Around Town - Lime Rock Park / Lakeville, Connecticut
Welcome to Lime Rock Park, one of the most historic and picturesque road courses in North America. Tucked into the hills of northwest Connecticut, Lime Rock delivers classic road racing in a beautiful New England setting. The surrounding area offers charming small towns, great local food, and scenic roads, but larger supply runs may require a bit of planning.
- Track Address: 60 White Hollow Road, Lakeville, CT 06039
- Closest Towns: Lakeville, Salisbury, Canaan, and Great Barrington, Massachusetts
- Fuel & Supplies: Basic fuel, grocery stores, pharmacies, and convenience items are available nearby, with larger shopping options a bit farther out.
- Auto Parts: Auto parts stores are available in surrounding communities, but this is not a major metro area, so plan ahead for specialty race needs.
- Food: Northwest Connecticut offers excellent local restaurants, diners, coffee shops, pizza, and New England favorites. Great Barrington is a popular spot for teams looking for dinner off property.
- Hotels: Lodging includes inns, hotels, short-term rentals, and small local properties throughout the surrounding area. Book early, especially during peak summer weekends.
- Airport Access: Bradley International (BDL), Albany (ALB), Westchester County (HPN), and Hartford-area travel options are commonly used.
- Entertainment: Scenic drives, small-town shopping, hiking, local restaurants, and classic New England countryside make Lime Rock a great destination weekend.
- Weather Tip: New England weather can shift quickly. Cool mornings, warm afternoons, humidity, and sudden showers are all part of the experience.
Local Note: Lime Rock feels different from almost every other track on the schedule. Beautiful setting, rich history, and a race weekend that feels more like an old-school motorsports getaway than a stadium event. Also, yes, the hills are real.
Event Special Notices
ESN 1
Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high-speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.
ESN 2
Engine Noise Restrictions: All teams must strictly comply with Lime Rock Park’s noise regulations. Race or unmuffled engines may not be started prior to 9:00 a.m., and on race weekend Fridays, not before 10:00 a.m. Any team starting a race or unmuffled engine before the permitted time may be subject to immediate removal from the event. At all times, vehicles must remain within Lime Rock Park’s established decibel limits. Failure to comply may result in penalties up to and including expulsion.
ESN 3
Flagtronics FT200 and Transponders are available for rent at $50 each per event weekend. Available at Race Central/Registration.
ESN 4
All fueling is to be completed on pitlane race day.
ESN 5
Alcohol: Absolutely no alcohol may be consumed in the Paddock during the day’s racing events. Alcohol may be consumed 30 minutes following the completion of on-track activity for the day until 10:00 p.m. Lime Rock has the right to suspend driving privileges for any driver found to be out of compliance.
ESN 6
Sound: Sound readings will take place throughout the weekend. All ChampCars are required to have mufflers, and not exceed 96dBa at 50ft.
ESN 7
Conduct: Lime Rock shall have the right, at any time, in its sole discretion, to refuse admission to or eject from Lime Rock Park or from any facility in Lime Rock Park any person for conduct which may be unsafe, discourteous, verbally, or physically abusive, influenced by alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances, or may otherwise diminish the safety, health, or enjoyment of others on the premises.
ESN 8
Quiet Time: Quiet time on Lime Rock Park grounds is between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Race/Unmuffled engines may not be started prior to 9:00 a.m. The starting of race/Unmuffled engines prior to 9:00 a.m. is expressly forbidden and violators may be subject to immediate removal from the EVENT. At no time may engine noise be in violation of Lime Rock’s dB limits. Note: On race weekend Fridays, unmuffled engines cannot be started before 10:00 a.m.
ESN 9
Truck Crossing: Lime Rock Park reserves the right to halt Track and Proving Ground Operations to facilitate truck crossings in order for Lime Rock Park to continue its daily operations. Lime Rock Park will make every effort to limit the crossings to 10:00am and 2:00pm when possible. In accordance with Connecticut state regulations, Lime Rock retains the right to halt on-track activities at any point during the period specified in the rental contract.
Timing, Scoring, and Live Stream
Standard ChampCar Rules
ATTENTION: All vehicles, drivers, and crew must meet the safety and equipment requirements of the 2026 BCCR. Stint maximum of 2 hours per driver with a minimum of 1 hour between stints.
NOTE: Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.
All fueling is to be completed on pitlane race day. Do not store fuel in the garages.
Race Car Tech Inspection: All teams will be required to do the Online Tech Form. The team captain will log in at https://champcar.org/register/login.php to complete the race car online tech form. The Team Captain will find a button link on the main login page. Three months before the race, the tab Submit a Tech Form will take you to an electronic form that looks just like the paper Tech Inspection form. Fill in the boxes at the top, then fill in or click on the listed point value items on your car. Save the form and you are done. At the track the Tech staff will simply check the required safety items on the car. Once the Tech staff clicks save on the safety portion of your online form, you will get your annual tech sticker and head to ChampCar registration.
Please verify your timing and scoring transponder and Flagtronics FT-200 serial numbers, and make certain to add your car class to the tech form.
Flagtronics FT200 Wireless Flagging Display: Limited quantities of units may be available to rent, with preference going to teams who request a rental online. Rental fee is $50 for the event. You may purchase your own FT200 unit at https://flagtronics.com/champcar.
Code35 will be in use at all ChampCar events. It is imperative that your FT200 unit and the GPS is mounted within the rules and that the unit is working.
Sound: Sound readings will take place throughout the weekend. All ChampCars are required to have mufflers, and not exceed 96dBa at 50ft.
Alcohol: Absolutely no alcohol may be consumed in the paddock during the day’s racing events. Alcohol may be consumed 30 minutes following the completion of on-track activity for the day.
Photo/Media Credentials: There will be a limit as to how many credentials are issued. Cut-off for event credentials is 2 weeks before event start. Please visit https://champcar.org/web/media.php.
Tech Line Requirements
- Have all decals installed as per the BCCR. Get sponsor decal at tech.
- Owned Flagtronics installed per BCCR and working. ChampCar will test at tech. Teams responsibility to have the correct firmware installed.
- Owned Transponder installed and working. ChampCar will test at tech.
- Flagtronics and Transponder rentals will be issued to teams at Tech.
- All lights for night racing installed and working. They will be tested.
- Electronic tech form completed.
Facility and Event Details for Lime Rock Park
CORNER FASTER Open Test Day includes: $399 per car
Two (2) 1-hour scheduled open test sessions, tentatively scheduled:
1:30pm - 2:30pm
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Two (2) 1-hour scheduled open test sessions, tentatively scheduled:
1:30pm - 2:30pm
3:30pm - 4:30pm
None
Paddock: The operator of any vehicle, whether registered for road use or not, on access and paddock roads must hold a valid operator’s permit and insurance covering that vehicle. Remove all broken vehicle parts, batteries, scrap metals, tires, etc. Lime Rock will invoice the User the cost of removal or $200 (whichever is greater) for each such item left on Lime Rock Park’s grounds after the Event.
Vehicle Washing: Due to Connecticut law and DEP regulations, no car washing is permitted anywhere at Lime Rock Park unless and until a dedicated car washing facility is installed and available for public use. However, washing of tractor trailers and other vehicles by a DEP-compliant vendor with suitable waste water recovery equipment is permitted.
Vehicle Washing: Due to Connecticut law and DEP regulations, no car washing is permitted anywhere at Lime Rock Park unless and until a dedicated car washing facility is installed and available for public use. However, washing of tractor trailers and other vehicles by a DEP-compliant vendor with suitable waste water recovery equipment is permitted.
Pitlane Speed: 20 mph at all times. (Paddock - 5 MPH)
Paddock Electric: Participants and/or guests desiring an electrical hookup must not have cords cross or impede any roadway or access area where vehicles or pedestrians cross, unless cords are covered with town and state approved safety cover (e.g., “yellow jacket”, “speed bump”).
Pitlane Electric: TBD
Pitlane Electric: TBD
Lighting: The pit lane has very limited lighting and minimal pit/ paddock area lighting. Be advised that ambient lighting may not be sufficient for fueling or mechanical repairs. Version 1.0 02/13/2026 Lime Rock Park 60 White Hollow Rd Lakeville, CT 06039 Open Fires: Open fires are not allowed anywhere on Lime Rock Park grounds (except in approved camping areas) and must be in containers designed for that purpose. Small home grills, hibachis and small gas grills are permitted in the paddocks if operated at a safe distance from any flammable sources. Lime Rock reserves the right to determine what a safe distance from flammable sources is and what is an acceptable grill or hibachi. No fires on Therefore, teams are advised to consider alternate power and lighting sources. The use of EZ-ups on the “cold” side of the pit wall are also recommended for keeping out weather and hanging all lighting fixtures.
Long pants and closed toe shoes required in hot pit.
Guest & Pit Passes: All people that go over the pit wall must be full ChampCar Club Members. Guests may purchase a weekend membership to ChampCar at the front gate for $20. This will give you paddock and cold pit lane access. 16 and under free with parent or guardian.
Children: Persons under 18 years of age are not permitted in the hot pits or at corner stations, unless a registered driver participant. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult while in the paddocks. For their safety and that of others, children must be kept under adult supervision at all times. No children under-18 allowed on pit road. All minor drivers and crew must complete the ChampCar and Venue minor waivers. See race director for more info. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to drive golf carts at Lime Rock Park. This applies to all golf carts including those that are rented at Lime Rock or privately owned. Must have valid Driver’s License to operate golf carts.
Pets: They are welcome on property, but must be kept on a leash. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and must dispose of their waste properly. Pets are not allowed in the cold pits.
Fires: Open fires are not allowed anywhere on Lime Rock Park grounds (except in approved camping areas) and must be in containers designed for that purpose. Small home grills, hibachis and small gas grills are permitted in the paddocks if operated at a safe distance from any flammable sources. Lime Rock reserves the right to determine what a safe distance from flammable sources is and what is an acceptable grill or hibachi. No fires on pavement.
BBQ’s are allowed in the camping area only, provided all BBQ’s are supervised at all times, a fire extinguisher is within 15’ of the open flame, and all open f lames are (at a minimum) 20’ from all race cars, fuel storage or other flammable sources.
Yes and Yes
TBD
Fuel on site: 93-octane, plus VP Racing Fuels 100 Unleaded, 110 Leaded, and 112 Leaded refueling pumps on site. Located in B paddock, are all self-serve and only accept credit / debit cards.
We are racing regardless of weather conditions.
Drones: Unmanned aircraft systems and drones are prohibited at ChampCar Endurance events at all times. The flying of any drones, fixed-wing or rotor, is strictly prohibited at Lime Rock Park during any ticketed or un-ticketed spectator events. Violations may result in confiscation of drone and drone apparatus and expulsion from the property, at Lime Rock management’s sole discretion.
Vehicle Washing: Due to Connecticut law and DEP regulations, no car washing is permitted anywhere at Lime Rock Park unless and until a dedicated car washing facility is installed and available for public use. However, washing of tractor trailers and other vehicles by a DEP-compliant vendor with suitable waste water recovery equipment is permitted.
Track Damage Fees: An invoice will be sent to the team captain. Payment plans can be worked out if needed. Unpaid track damage invoices could result in a membership hold until paid. A 4% service fee will be added to credit card payments. Teams are responsible to pay for all damage to the track, Autocross Courses, skid pad, and other facilities incurred in connection with Renter’s Event, including but not limited to damage to structures, Armco, tire walls, shrubbery, and trees. Teams are responsible to pay for all damage to asphalt in the paddock or other areas incurred in connection with Renter’s Event, including but not limited to holes or depressions caused by tent supports, trailer supports, or the like.
Bag of Oil Dry: $20
Fire Extinguisher: $30
Brake Marker: $20
Cone: $15
Bag of Oil Dry: $20
Fire Extinguisher: $30
Brake Marker: $20
Cone: $15
Scooters and Bikes: Recreational vehicles such as scooters and skating systems will not be allowed to operate on the premises of Lime Rock Park, including but not limited to the Race Course or on access or paddock roads. Bicycles are allowed in camping at all times. After 6:00 p.m. until dark and from dawn until 7:00 a.m., fans and participants may ride bicycles in the paddocks and on roadways. Lime Rock Park reserves the right to impound any bicycles if they are being ridden in an unsafe manner (as judged by Lime Rock personnel).
Participants, Guests, and Spectators agree that while on Lime Rock Park (LRP) Property, LRP or its designee may use your image or likeness in any photography and/or video that is captured while you are visiting the LRP Property. You agree that your image or likeness may be reproduced by LRP or its designee in any advertising, website, promotional piece, or video that LRP or its designee creates whether for use at the facility or for use in any advertising, broadcasting, or media outlets LRP or its designee chooses. You agree that any captured image of you is freely given while at LRP and that you will not attempt to restrict LRP’s or its designee’s use of your likeness/image or seek compensation for same. All rights to broadcast, record, photograph, repeat, reproduce, or recreate LRP events are reserved by LRP. Those entering this facility agree not to take any action or cause others to take action which would infringe upon LRP’s rights.
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