Lime Rock Park

Are you and your family looking for a thrill on your vacation in New England? Or for New England residents a fun filled "staycation" nearby? The adrenaline filled thrills are bracing the tracks at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. This historic yet modern race park was the first road racing track to be engineered using highway-safety principles and designed scientifically to ensure the safety and pleasure of all it's attendees.  It is 1.5 miles of up and down hill track which may appear to be simple but it's creator coins it "immensely challenging to drive quickly."  Even after a brand new repaved tracked in 2008, owner Skip Barber has strived to uphold the original layout in which he includes the width, camber, radius and elevation.

The track includes a half mile autocross course and skid pad open on public lapping days as well as for private rentals.  Public lapping days known as Open Autocross Days are an ideal way for amateur racers to get out in their car and experience the track.  Open Autocross Days cost $225 per person and they encourage groups and car clubs to experience these days as well.  Upcoming Open Autocross Days are scheduled for March 22nd, April 9th and June 18th.  Participating in an open or private autocross day automatically increases your chases to compete for quickest autocross driver of the year.  The Lime Rock Park staff will record the times of the quickest drivers and record them in a year-long scoreboard and at the end of the season, the 20 quickest drivers of the year will come back to compete in a free, invitational shootout. The Autocross Invitational Shootout is open to all racers in any kind of car except for go-carts and motorcycles.

This unique vacation experience only lasts from mid-March until early November but within this short time period it is packed full of opportunities.  Driving school, test-and-tune days, electric vehicle competitions, charity events and private testing are only some of the exciting adventures they offer.
The owners also like to open up the venue for weddings, bar mitzvahs and graduation parties.

This video shows the track, from a dashboard view.

Resources:
http://www.bostonglobe.com/2012/06/02/newenglandtravel/AUVwVIvBd7DTAmh0hZ6oAI/story.html
http://www.limerock.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=65