Event Program: 2024 Lime Rock (July) SpeedTour
All-Star Race Drivers
Grand Marshal Geoff Bodine
Geoff Bodine made his name in Modified racing before moving to NASCAR’s top-three national series. Recognized as one of NASCAR’s All-Time Top 10 Modified Drivers, he holds a Guinness World Record for the most wins in one season with 55 Modified feature wins in 1978. Named as one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers, Bodine was the 1982 Cup Series Rookie of The Year and went on to win the 1986 Daytona 500. In 1987, he won the IROC Championship while competing against some of the best racers in the world.
Adam Andretti
Adam Andretti isn’t afraid to push boundaries! His career has been a testament to his versatility behind the wheel. It all started with mastering the technical demands of shifter karts, where he honed his reflexes and car control. This foundation proved invaluable as he transitioned to more robust machines on road courses. In 2000, Adam tackled the short-lived United States Formula 3 Championship, showcasing his adaptability by winning a race and finishing third in the series standings. This success opened doors to NASCAR’s Featherlite Southwest Series, where he refined his stock car racing skills for two seasons. Since 2014, he’s been a dominant force in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, showcasing his mastery of these powerful muscle cars. An eight-time winner in the series, Andretti is in the TA Class championship hunt this season with a win earlier this year at Road Atlanta.
Driving with AJ Henriksen
Greg Biffle
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle joins the SpeedTour All-Star Race at Lime Rock Park, July 19-20! Named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, “The Biff” won Rookie Of The Year (1998) and a Championship (2000) in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and went on to do it again in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, as the 2001 Rookie Of The Year and the 2002 Xfinity Series Champion. Already a fan favorite, having won Most Popular Driver awards in both Truck and Xfinity, Biffle went on to race in the NASCAR Cup Series where he made 515 starts and won some of stock car racing’s most celebrated events–including one of NASCAR’s favorite traditions, the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. A perennial Playoff contender, Biffle finished in the top 10 in the standings six times, including a runner-up finish in 2005.
In 2022, the Washington native was inducted into the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame.
Driving with Barry Boes
Todd Bodine
Todd Bodine isn’t afraid to get up on the wheel on the track, and his success in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is a testament to his grit and determination. Nicknamed “The Onion” for his signature bald head, Bodine’s two-decade NASCAR career spanned 800 starts across NASCAR’s top-three series. The youngest of the three Bodine brothers, Todd climbed the ranks through the NASCAR Xfinity Series before moving on to the Cup Series like his older brothers. However, it was the Truck Series where his talents truly shined, winning the championship in 2006 and 2010. Showcasing his abilities on tracks like Texas Motor Speedway, where he became the first driver to earn six wins, or superspeedways, where he was the first Truck Series driver to earn four-consecutive victories, Bodine’s legacy is defined as a two-time Truck Series champion, in addition to serving as a television analyst for FOX Sports for 10 years.
Driving with John Atwell
Geoff Brabham
From conquering Can-Am in 1981 to dominating IMSA as a four-time GTP Champion (1988-1991) with 23 overall victories, Geoff Brabham’s career is a masterclass in versatility. Successful in everything from the Bathurst 1000 (1997 winner) to the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1993 first-place overall), the Australian F2 and SCCA Super Vee Champion followed in the footsteps of his father, Sir Jack Brabham, while etching his name in the history books. The second-generation racer made 10 Indianapolis 500 starts, recording a best finish of fourth in 1983, and competed 23 times in the elite IROC, securing two victories against the best drivers from around the world.
As for Brabham’s proudest accomplishment? His representation in four motorsports Halls of Fame–the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame, Sebring Hall of Fame and, as of this year, the IMSA Hall of Fame.
Driving with Tom Sheehan
Hailie Deegan
Hailie Deegan’s a three-time champion in the Lucas Oil Off Road Pro Series. She is the only female driver to accomplish the feat, and is also the only youth driver to win the Lucas Oil Off Road Pro Series Driver of the Year award, an honor she took at the age of 15. Since 2018, she has been climbing up the stock car and sports car ladder. Winning in the ARCA Menards Series West, Deegan recorded top fives and top 10s as she moved through the ranks in the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. She kicked off the 2023 season by leading laps en route to her first sports car podium in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. By 2024, she moved up to the NASCAR Xfinity Series, where she’s recorded a career-best 12th-place finish at Talladega Superspeedway.
Driving with Ben Maier
Ron Fellows
With a career spanning decades, countless victories, and a relentless pursuit of excellence – Ron Fellows is a true motorsports icon. From dominating in Trans Am with 20 wins, to conquering the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice in the GTS class, his impact on the sport is undeniable. He isn’t just an overall winner at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, three-time American Le Mans Series champion, but a versatile competitor who also thrived in both NASCAR and endurance racing. Even after retiring from racing, his passion for the sport continues with the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School at Spring Mountain, ongoing support of youth karting in Canada and co-ownership at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park—the leading racing and automotive performance facility in Canada—ensuring his legacy extends beyond his accomplishments on track.
Fellows has a history of success at Lime Rock Park, visiting Victory Lane in the Trans Am Series in 1992, and scoring runner-up finishes in the 2004 and 2005 ALMS races at the track. Can he return to the podium once again? See him ignite the competition at the SpeedTour All-Star race at Lime Rock Park, July 19-20.
Driving with Ethan Barker
Davey Hamilton
From super-modified and sprint car mastery to INDYCAR dominance, Davey Hamilton’s racing career is a testament to versatility and resilience. Over 56 starts, he carved his name into the INDYCAR record books, etching his spirit onto the hallowed grounds of Indianapolis Motor Speedway with 11 remarkable starts in the Indianapolis 500, including a heart-pounding fourth-place finish in 1998.
Hamilton wasn’t just about raw speed; his strategy and car control, honed through years of battling unpredictable tracks, including both dirt and pavement, translated beautifully to INDYCAR. He consistently pushed the limits and challenged for podium finishes, twice standing tantalizingly close to ultimate glory as runner up in the season championship in both 1997 and 1998.
Driving with Alan Davison
Ron Hornaday
The first NASCAR Truck Series driver inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Ron Hornaday Jr. dominated the series when it first launched in the mid-1990s, and came back to do it again a decade later. A four-time champion (1996, 1997, 2007 and 2009), Hornaday raised the bar for Truck Series competitors as the first driver to surpass 50 victories–achieving a then-record 51 wins by the time he retired. Holding the all-time record for top fives (158) and top 10s (234), Hornaday’s success wasn’t just limited to on the racetrack. The California native was also a fan favorite, winning the Most Popular Driver award twice in the NASCAR Truck Series and once in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Inducted into the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame in 2013, Hornaday joined the NASCAR Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2018. In 2023–during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season–he was recognized as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers.
Driving with Jim Gallaugher
Davy Jones
Davy Jones is a champion across disciplines who thrives under pressure! Some of his greatest achievements came in endurance racing, bringing home the overall victory in the 1990 Rolex 24 at Daytona and finishing first overall in the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, Jones wasn’t just an endurance driver—in 1983, he was competing against Ayrton Senna in the British F3 Championship, where he caught the eye of Bernie Ecclestone to earn a Brabham F1 test. Climbing the open-wheel ladder, Jones ultimately reached the pinnacle, with an INDYCAR career that spanned nine seasons and included six Indianapolis 500s. Two weeks before his Le Mans win, Jones finished a career-best second in the Indianapolis 500, just 0.695-seconds behind the winner. Globally recognized as one of the “greats,” Jones was an eight-time IROC starter, competing in the 1989 and 1990 seasons. Throughout his career, he partnered with both Jaguar and Porsche to achieve racing glory, showcasing his remarkable adaptability and ability to master different car setups and racing strategies.
Driving with Sam LeComte
Bobby Labonte
Bobby Labonte–a name synonymous with NASCAR dominance. Recognized for his accomplishments on the track, Labonte is a true “Hall Of Famer,” with his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020. His legacy includes a 2000 NASCAR Cup Series championship, and memorable wins at Talladega, the Brickyard and the Coca-Cola 600, as well as an Xfinity Series title in 1991. He’s one of just 27 drivers who have won in all three of NASCAR’s National series (Cup, Xfinity and Truck).
Labonte’s dominance extends beyond just NASCAR, as the 2001 IROC Champion conquered some of the best drivers in all forms of motorsport to secure three victories en route to his IROC title.
Driving with Thomas Merrill
Andy Lally
Andy Lally is a five-time Rolex 24 at Daytona winner Lally isn’t just a champion at Daytona—he’s dominated the entire sports car scene. His relentless pursuit of victory is undeniable, dating back to his start in karting. He proved his versatility behind the wheel, taking on NASCAR and earning Cup Series Rookie of The Year honors in 2011. However, his career in sports cars is what will etch his name in the history books, as the three-time IMSA champion with many notable wins, including four wins in the Six Hours of The Glen, wins at Petit Le Mans, and the 12 Hours of Sebring, just to name a few.
Driving with Brent Crews
Pippa Mann
Pippa Mann isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone and embrace new challenges. Originally an open wheel racer, and winner in INDY NXT, she was the first female driver to set a lap over 230 mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and competed at the Indianapolis 500 seven times in her career. She’s also a winner in class, and three-time podium finisher at the famed 24 Hours of Nürburgring in a GT4 car. As the CEO of Shift Up Now, she’s passionate about helping female racers in motorsport find the funding to compete.
Driving with Amy Ruman
Casey Mears
Casey Mears has raced everything from go-karts to off-road vehicles to open-wheel cars as he climbed the ranks, Mears finished second in the Indy Lights standings in 1999 before making his CART debut the following season. With a handful of CART and INDYCAR starts, Mears dabbled in stock cars, catching the eye of Chip Ganassi, who selected him to join the NASCAR Cup Series. Kicking off a successful 15-season career, Mears showed his versatility, partnering with his Chip Ganassi Racing teammates to win the 2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona–becoming the first NASCAR driver to take the victory in the grueling event. Joining Hendrick Motorsports the following season, Mears once again proved his patience and endurance, winning NASCAR’s longest race, the Coca-Cola 600.
Driving with Edward Sevadjian
Paul Menard
Paul Menard has been tearing it up on track in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s TA Class, but now, it’s time to try his hand in a CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series car. The current points leader in the TA Class is best known for his NASCAR career. With 699 starts across NASCAR’s top three series, his name is forever etched into the history books, as the winner of the 2011 Brickyard 400. Starting his career at age eight, Menard climbed through the ranks, racing on everything from short tracks to ice in his native Wisconsin before reaching the pinnacle, driving for some of the top teams in the NASCAR Cup Series. Not one to just turn left, Menard secured two wins in the Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series during the earlier years of his career, and has chosen to return to road racing with the Trans Am Series this season.
Driving with Adrian Wlostowski
Ryan Newman
“Rocket Man” Ryan Newman raced his way into fans’ hearts with his fearless, lightning-fast qualifying efforts. Beginning his career at the age of four and a half, Newman won championships and Rookie Of The Year honors all the way from Quarter Midgets up to the USAC Silver Crown. Joining forces with Roger Penske in NASCAR, Newman began his ascension into stock car racing while completing his studies in mechanical engineering at Purdue University. In 2002, Newman won a season-high six poles in the NASCAR Cup Series, earned his first-career win and took the Rookie Of The Year honors against eventual seven-time champion, Jimmie Johnson. Racking up 18 wins in 733 Cup Series starts, including two of NASCAR’s most prestigious events—the Daytona 500 (2008) and Brickyard 400 (2013)—Newman was honored as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023.
A 12-time IROC competitor, Newman proved he was amongst the best drivers in motorsports as he took the checkered flag at Daytona in 2004, and again in 2023 when he won the SRX Championship.
Driving with Thomas Annunziata
Boris Said
With a career spanning over 35 years, Boris Said began his journey in professional racing in the early 1980s, quickly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with.
Said gained nationwide popularity in the world of NASCAR, where he became known as a “road-course ringer,” recognized for his natural talent and finesse, while consistently racing to the front of the field. But his racing prowess extends far beyond NASCAR. He’s conquered the challenging twists and turns of road courses in sports car racing, clinching championships and victories at prestigious events such as the Nürburgring 24 Hours, Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans. He has also competed in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, Australian V8 Supercars, and was a two-time X Games competitor.
Not forgetting his Lime Rock Park history, he won the 1996 World Challenge from the pole in a Callaway Corvette and set fast laps in 1995 and 1996. He also won the 2002 Memorial Day Trans Am race in a Panoz Esperante. Said is in his fifth decade of competition, currently racing in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli where his impressive stats include the 2002 TA championship, 100+ series starts and 18 wins.
Driving with Boris Said Jr.
Ken Schrader
Dirt, asphalt, ovals, and road courses – Ken Schrader mastered them all! A true champion across disciplines, he dominated the 1982 USAC Silver Crown Series and the 1983 USAC Thunder & Lightning Sprint Car Series. He even secured three Daytona 500 pole positions in NASCAR (763 Cup Series starts, 4 wins)! But Lime Rock holds a special place in his history – a victory at the inaugural Lime Rock 50 in 1993. Don’t miss this versatile legend at the SpeedTour All-Star Race July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park!
Driving with Connor Mosack
Mike Skinner
Mike Skinner, “The Gunslinger,” Is best known for his time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Skinner earned 16 wins and 15 poles in the series’ first two seasons–winning the inaugural championship–before moving up to the NASCAR Cup Series. There, he secured Rookie of the Year honors and won the pole in his first Daytona 500 attempt. Earning wins at both Suzuka and Motegi when the NASCAR Cup Series visited Japan, Skinner returned to the Truck Series during the mid-2000s to finish out his full-time racing career. Ultimately accumulating 50 poles and 28 wins, Skinner remains one of the most accomplished drivers in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series history.
Driving with Livio Galanti
Scott Speed
Scott Speed’s career is a testament to his unwavering love for racing and his remarkable ability to adapt to any challenge. With 28 F1 starts over two years, Speed finished ninth at the celebrated Monaco Grand Prix in 2007. After competing in the high-downforce, open-wheel series, he took on the challenge of stock cars, racing in each of NASCAR top-three series. However, it was Rallycross where he found his home, proving his mastery of car control on pavement and loose dirt. A four-time champion and three-time X Games Gold Medalist, Speed has proven his ability to excel in different disciplines, while showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
Driving with Tristan McKee
Danny Sullivan
Proven to be one of the best drivers in the world, Sullivan reached the pinnacle of motorsports, making 15 starts in Formula 1 and demonstrating his skill on some of the globe’s most demanding circuits. However, it was INDYCAR where his name was forever etched in the record books when he won on the highest stage in the 1985 Indianapolis 500. Sullivan’s “spin and win” spectacular remains one of the most famous moments in the history of the 100-plus year old competition. With an impressive 172 starts across CART and Champ Car, Sullivan won the 1988 CART Championship.
Beyond open-wheel racing, Sullivan proved his versatility with a Rolex 24 at Daytona victory (1998, GT1 class) and a podium finish at the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans (1994, 3rd-place overall and 2nd in LM GT1 class). An 11-time IROC starter, Sullivan once again proved to be among the best drivers in motorsports, winning the 1989 IROC race at the challenging Nazareth Speedway.
Driving with Paul Ruth