Who bought Skip Barber?
Who bought Skip Barber?
Lime Rock Group, LLC
For the last 37 years, Skip Barber—he of eponymous racing-school fame—has owned the Lime Rock, but today, a new group of investors, Lime Rock Group, LLC, announced it has acquired the track.
Where did Skip Barber get his money?
It was in the mid-1980s that Skip first acquired a financial interest in the historic race track Lime Rock Park and in 1999, after selling the racing school, he claimed full ownership of Lime Rock Park.
Where does Skip Barber live?
Sharon, CT
Barber was the owner and operator of Lime Rock Park, a road-racing venue in Connecticut. In April of 2021 he sold the facility to Lime Rock Group, LLC. He maintains a minority stake. He lives in the nearby town of Sharon, CT with wife Judy.
What car is the Skip Barber?
Like a true racecar, the Formula Skip Barber 2000 is based around a steel space frame chassis much like that of the old Formula Ford racecar, a proven cost effective rigid body that has been lapping track around the world since before most of us were born.
Who bought Lime Rock Park?
Skip Barber
After 37 years of ownership, Skip Barber has announced a new ownership structure for Lime Rock Park. Lime Rock Group, LLC, comprised of General Partners Charles Mallory, Dicky Riegel, and Bill Rueckert, and a group of private investors, have assumed control of the historic road racing circuit in Lakeville, Connecticut.
How long is Lime Rock Raceway?
1.5 miles
Rather quick and with only seven corners, Lime Rock feels even shorter than its 1.5 miles. The Connecticut squires have long prohibited racing on Sundays, but Lime Rock saw a lot of headline racing in the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s.
What happened to Skip Barber Racing School?
In 1976, it was renamed the Skip Barber Racing School. Despite selling the school in 1999, Barber remains active in motorsports today as the owner of Lime Rock Park. On May 22, 2017, the school filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. On December 19, 2017, The school was acquired by DeMonte Motorsports.
What engine do F4 cars use?
Technical specifications
| Chassis | FIA Homologated Carbon Monocoque |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 cylinder engines homologated for FIA F4 (2L naturally aspirated Renault and Geely, 1.6L turbocharged Ford EcoBoost). Maximum power 160 HP |
| Suspension | Front and rear: double wishbones with pushrods, twin non-adjustable dampers, adjustable anti-roll bars |
What is the top speed of a F4 car?
165 mph
With a 6-speed paddle shift gearbox, and achievable top speeds of 165 mph, the Formula 4 Single Seater is a racing car with power and prestige, which can be booked for a range of driving experiences at the iconic Brands Hatch Racing Circuit in Kent with TrackDays.
How much does it cost to race at Lime Rock?
For a $110,000 initiation fee, including taxes, the legendary Connecticut road course offers a club membership with 60 days of yearly access to the track. The club has some 60 full members so far (there will be a cap of 300) who pay $550 in monthly dues. The membership is good for 50 years and is re-sellable.
What is a good lap time at Lime Rock?
Lime Rock Park lap times
| Rank | Vehicle | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | 0:59.90 |
| 2. | BMW M4 | 1:01.40 |
| 3. | Porsche Cayman S (981) | 1:01.53 |
| 4. | Porsche Boxster S (981) | 1:02.33 |
How much does Bondurant cost?
To be eligible for the course, participants must possess a valid driver’s license and at least six months of actual driving….Advanced Teen Driving.
| 1 day | $799 |
|---|---|
| 2 days | $1,499 |
| 3 days | $1,999 |
