Lime Rock Park Trans Am and Royals Memorial Day Classic
The Lime Rock Park Trans Am and Royals Memorial Day Classic will be held Friday, May 24 – Monday, May 27, 2019, at Lime Rock Park, 60 White Hollow Road, Lakeville, CT 06039.
This is a new event for 2019 featuring the Trans Am Series by Pirelli, the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and International GT. Get event details at limerock.com.
Entry fees (general admission):
Friday (at the gate only) $30
Race Day Flex (Sat or Mon) $45 advance, $60 at the gate
Sunday $5 advance, $10 at the gate
Weekend (Fri-Mon) $65 advance, $80 at the gate
Advance online tickets end June 17th.
Activities for each day:
Friday – Trans Am and SVRA practice and qualifying
Saturday – Racing all day
Sunday – The Royals Car Show presented by Hagerty featuring nearly 300 cars
Monday – Racing resumes
There are a variety of admission options including weekend, camping, VIP and season passes. 16 year olds and under are admitted free as well as active military and veterans. For Memorial Day only, immediate military family members will also be admitted for free.
To order tickets or for more information visit limerock.com.
Advance sale online ticket discounts are available through May 17, 2019.
2019 events will support the Michael J Fox Foundation, Lime Rock Park’s signature charity.
To learn more about the Michael J. Fox Foundation visit michaeljfox.org.
Lime Rock Park 2019 Season Kickoff Celebration
The Lime Rock Park 2019 Season Kickoff Celebration will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Lime Rock Park, 60 White Hollow Road, Lakeville, CT 06039.
The public is invited to this family-friendly event which celebrates the new racing season at Lime Rock Park. The day will feature cars on the track all day, music, local craft breweries, food trucks, local vendors, face painting, games bounce house, giveaways and more.
The event runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Entry to this event is free, but visitors are asked to bring a canned food or pet food item to support both The Corner Food Pantry and The Little Guild. Other non-profits like the Sharon Bargain Barn will be offering their vintage clothing line.
The Kickoff Celebration is sponsored by the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce, the Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce, CPTV Kids and Wheels of Time Auto Restoration.
For more information call (860) 435-5000. or email limerock.com@limerock.
To learn more about Lime Rock Park visit limerock.com.
“Freezin for a Reason” Season
It’s “Freezin for a Reason” Season.
As the days begin to lengthen, the cold begins to strengthen, so goes the old timers’ adage. We know that winter has a ways to go- it is still skiing, skating, basketball and now…cold water diving season.
Crazy folks throughout the world jump into frigid waters for all sorts of reasons- traditions, celebrations, rites of passage, supposed health benefits, but it is a particularly American trait to endure this kind of discomfort for charity.
But be careful what you call it. Both “Polar Plunge” and Polar Bear Plunge” have been trademarked by Special Olympics.
Three such events are coming up soon to a body of water near you in the sportingAcause Tri-state area.
The format is pretty much the same for all of them- entrants fundraise in the days and weeks before the event and bring a certain minimum amount to the event to qualify to plunge. Both teams and individuals are encouraged to participate.
On March 2nd, the Winsted Penguin Plunge, billed as the largest grass roots fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut, will be held at the Highland Lake Boat Launch in Winsted.
Then on March 30th and 31st, the Pittsfield 2019 Super Plunge and Polar Plunge will be held on Onota Lake at Burbank Park in Pittsfield. Now this event takes winter discomfort to a whole new level. In addition to the conventional plunge on March 31st, especially masochistic enthusiasts, who have raised a minimum of $1,000, have earned the right to plunge once an hour starting on March 30th for 24 consecutive hours. Their 24th and final plunge coincides with the one-timers. Now that’s dedication! This event supports Special Olympics Massachusetts.
On April 7th, the Spring Splash will be held at The Grove on Lakeville Lake in Lakeville, CT. This event supports two popular local causes- the Jane Lloyd Fund and the John Rice Scholarship Fund. I must note that 50% of the entrants for Spring Splash are high school students from area public and private schools. Way to go Kids!
By the way, you don’t have to submerge yourself in frigid waters to participate- go to one or more of these events and watch the fun from high ground. Donations are always appreciated.
By the time the Spring Splash wraps up, who knows, maybe we’ll be golfin!
Til next time.
Willie
HYSB Spin-a- Thon
The HYSB Spin-a- Thon will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Studio Lakeville, Lakeville, CT 06039.
The event, which is a guided spin class, is hosted by Studio Lakeville. They have devoted 15 spin bikes for individuals or teams to raise funds for the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau.
The entry fee for the 90 minute event is $25 per person, but registrants are encouraged to seek sponsors to donate a minimum of 25 cents per minute.
To register, go to hysb.org, scroll down to the “Get Fit have Fun…” story, click on “Read More” and click “Register Now”.
Registration deadline is February 8th.
Spin Day Schedule:
2:00 pm Spin begins
4:00 pm Event ends
Proceeds from the Spin-a-Thon will help fund a $1000 scholarship for a 2019 graduate from Housatonic Valley Regional High School.
Applications for the scholarship are due March 25, 2019.
To learn more about the Spin-a-Thon or the scholarship visit hysb.org or call (860) 824-4720.
Annual Housy Hockey Alumni Game
The Annual Housy Hockey Alumni Game will be held Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 at the Hotchkiss School Rink, Lakeville, CT 06039.
The tournament, which pits the Housatonic Valley Regional High School (HVRHS) hockey team against Housy alumni and others, will feature a round robin format ( three games).
The entry fee for alumni players is $20 per person. The general admission fee is $5 per person. Additional donations gladly accepted.
The schedule of events is as follows:
3:30 – 5:30 pm Round robin tournament.
Pizza, beverages and desserts will be available for sale.
There will also be raffles for children and adults.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the family of Sarah Smith, a coach and friend of hockey who recently passed away.
For more information email Dean Diamond at ontheice@comcast.net.
Falcon Fun Run 5K/10K Trail Run
The Falcon Fun Run 5K/10K Trail Run will be held Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the Indian Mountain School, 211 Indian Mountain Road, Lakeville, CT 06039.
The 5K and 10K races utilize the schools trails and show off the 600 acre campus. The 5K is considered moderately challenging while the 10K is very challenging . The events will be held rain or shine.
Pre-register at eventbrite.com before May 15th. Pre-registration entry fee is $28 plus $3.61 Eventbrite fee. Race day registration is still $28. T shirts to the first 100 registrants.
The races will be professionally timed by Greystone Timing.
The race day schedule:
11:00 am Registration
12:00 noon Races begin.
Trinket- style awards will be granted after the races.
Proceeds from the event will help defray the costs of trail preparation and other expenses while exposing runners to the beauty of the Indian Mountain School campus.
For more race information or to register visit Falcon Fun Run Tickets, Sun, May 20, 2018 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite, or call (860) 435-0871 ext. 179.
