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Lakeville, CT
Live motorsport conditions at the circuit
Temperature
70F
Humidity
91%
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
1007 hPa
Density altitude
1,196 ft
Track surface
68F
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Elevation Change
100 ft
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“As you enter a corner, before you even get to the turn-in point, you should be looking at and through the apex. You have to know where you are going before you can know how much to turn the steering wheel at the turn-in point.”
Speed Secrets — Ross Bentley
The Uphill (T1) at Lime Rock is a fast, blind left over a crest — one of the most demanding vision challenges in American motorsport. Bentley's principle of looking through the corner before turn-in is absolutely critical here: you must commit your eyes to the apex before the car crests the hill. Walk the track to memorize the references, because at speed there is zero time to search for the line.
“Going deeper, first of all, should be reserved for high-speed-loss corners where threshold braking will be used. At Lime Rock, for example, there are six corner entries for every lap; only one involves threshold braking, and there is some active discussion about that one.”
Going Faster! — Carl Lopez (Skip Barber)
Lopez specifically references Lime Rock's braking demands — and this insight from the Skip Barber school is invaluable. Of the seven turns, only the Downhill into the tight right demands full threshold braking. The other corners are about entry speed, rotation, and commitment. Do not over-brake into corners that do not require it — at Lime Rock, carrying speed is worth more than late braking in most corners.
“Whether on a road course or an oval, perhaps the most difficult corner for any race driver is the fast one. The biggest problem for most drivers is that the self-preservation program in the right foot takes control.”
Ultimate Speed Secrets — Ross Bentley
West Bend at Lime Rock is a sustained, high-speed left that separates confident drivers from hesitant ones. Bentley's description of the "self-preservation program" is the primary obstacle: lifting even slightly unloads the rear and creates snap oversteer at high speed. Build up progressively — the car has more grip than you think in West Bend, provided the weight transfer remains stable.
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