LAKEVILLE, CT (June 23, 2008) — It’s been 20 days of intense management over the huge construction project at Lime Rock Park as the track continues its $5 million upgrades and repaving project. With determination and fortitude leading the way, the track is now ready for the 14 remaining days of its new facelift. Starting first thing Monday morning, Lime Rock Park initiated Phase Three, the final layer of asphalt, with plans of completion by the end of the week.

The track construction and paving schedule is a very ambitious one, to say the least. The plan is to do 90 days of work in 31 days, to be ready for the American Le Mans Series, July 11-12, as they will be the first professional series to run Optional Lime Rock. What everyone can expect for the American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix race weekend is this: Classic Lime Rock Park will be paved, the Optional Uphill and West Bend corners have been built and will be paved, the new entrance completed and two new spectator areas created.

As the final preparatory work concludes this weekend, Skip Barber anxiously awaits the green light for the last layer of asphalt. “This project is no small potatoes,” states Barber. “A lot of effort, time and money has gone into the planning and execution of preserving Lime Rock Park.

“We might not get it right the first time. I would think a lot of massaging still has to happen over the summer and winter,” Barber added. “But I will say, the American Le Mans Series race weekend is going to be a spectacular event, above and beyond its expected show. I can’t wait to see these drivers on the newly paved circuit and I can’t wait to see fans enjoying the new spectator viewing areas.”

For more detailed information on the construction project and to view photos, please visit www.limerock.com.

The next event at Lime Rock Park will be the American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix, 11-12 July 2008. Media Day at the track: Tuesday, 8 July 2008. Details to come. For media credentials please contact Renea Topp, Marketing and PR Manager, via email at renea@limerock.com.