Connecticut Travel 2012 : Page 7
LIME ROCK PARK If you have a need for speed, then get to scenic Lakeville and historic Lime Rock Park on May 25-27 for the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series. In addition to watching the pros put the pedal to the metal as they take on the unique 1.5-mile road course, you can take in The Sunday Royals Car Show, which show-cases everything from muscle cars and street rods to antique racers and fire trucks. For more info, call (860) 435-5000 or visit limerock.com. nEw hAvEn OPEn At yALE The ladies “make a racquet” at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale and in the Elm City again this August as the WTA tour holds court August 17-25 for the New Haven Open at Yale . Last year, world No. 1 and four-time defending champion Caroline Wozniacki bested 32 of the top women players including Grand Slam winners Li Na, Francesca Schiavone and Svetlana Kuznetsova. For more info, call (203) 776-7331 or visit newhavenopen.com. OPsAIL The tall ships are set to sail majestically into New London harbor this summer, sure to be the crowd-pleasing highlight of OpSail 2012CT July 6-9. Leading the way will be the U.S. Coast Guard barque Eagle , making a triumphant return to its home port. This year’s event also celebrates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, and will feature ship tours, concerts, fireworks, a New England clam-bake and other special heritage events. For more info, call (860) 447-2519 or visit opsail2012ct. org. Connecticut Travel 2012 7 top: greg clark; middle: matthew stockman/getty
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