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Lime Rock Park breaks ground for new beer garden

Lime Rock Park breaks ground for new beer garden

A model of the future beer garden at Lime Rock Park.

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LAKEVILLE — Lime Rock Park has partnered with Country Carpenters to bring a new beer garden to the historic racing venue.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new structure took place on Feb. 25, with an official ribbon-cutting celebration planned for Memorial Day weekend during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic (May 23-26).

Built to similar dimensions as the existing beer tent at the entrance of Spectator Hill, the beer garden will offer fans a new permanent gathering space with prime views of the track.

“At Lime Rock Park, we are always looking for ways to upgrade the fan experience, and our partnership with Country Carpenters is a perfect example,” stated Lime Rock Park President Dicky Riegel in a press release Feb. 25.

Country Carpenters was founded in Hebron, Connecticut, in 1974 and has specialized in creating barns and carriage sheds that blend traditional New England craftsmanship with modern precision.

“We are excited to bring our New England style to Lime Rock Park with one of our newest models, the Post and Beam Pavilion,” added Roger Barrett III, third generation officer with Country Carpenters, in the press release.

The beer garden will be open in May.

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