I feel like I’m missing something. Lime Rock Park is a world famous road course with a rich history and tradition. I’ve always heard about Lime Rock, but I’ve never been there, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Whatever I was thinking before, I’m sure wasn’t expecting this.
I started running practice laps and races on the full course at Lime Rock, and I can say without equivocation, it is my least favorite track. It really is no more than a glorified kart track. It’s short (just a mile-and-a-half), and it’s narrow (passing is nearly impossible without making contact). To be competitive, I have to drive most of the track at high revs, constantly shifting. It’s a different experience that I’m not used to. And so far, I don’t like it.
If things go the way I think they will, there will either be a lot of car-to-car contact, I’ll have poor finishes, or both. Track position will be everything, so it just depends on where I qualify.
Here’s a map of the full course at Lime Rock Park:
