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Lime Rock Track Re-Paving Update
Lakeville, CT (23 June 2008) - Three down, two weeks to go before the race track at Lime Rock Park is re-paved and "ready for business!"
Big Bend, the Lefthander and the right turn onto No Name Straight had to be completely dug up, to a depth of 3.5 feet, to build a proper base. The excavation involved installation of a membrane that prevents hydraulic movement of silt and sand upward into the new gravel.
The rest of the track has been milled twice; one inch first, then a second .75-inch pass. The outside of the Front Straight has a third one-inch pass. Driving on it prior to new asphalt already yields a huge improvement!
An "as built" survey has been conducted, to re-create the Classic Track - minus the concrete patches and bumps. Final paving - the "wearing lift" in asphalt lingo - was schedule to begin this week.
Track construction will continue throughout June, and be officially unveiled for the American Le Mans Series Northeast Grand Prix, July 11-12.
For photos of track re-paving, please visit our website: www.limerockclub.com. Select big red button that says "Track Re-paving!"
Contact:
Deb Daigle
The Club at Lime Rock Park
ddaigle@limerockclub.com
(603) 644-3200 x 12
or
Scott Tranchemontagne
The Club at Lime Rock Park
scott@limerockclub.com
(603) 540-4380
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