The enjoyment of Lime Rock Park’s 32nd Historic Festival was muted somewhat by the tragic loss of veteran vintage racer Lee Duran, who suffered fatal injuries in a single-car crash during the second Group 2 race. Suspension failure on his 1934 MG PA Special while negotiating the track’s Downhill Turn pitched the car into a lethal flip and roll. Duran, 73, of Lyme, Connecticut, was transported to nearby Sharon Hospital, where he was pronounced dead—the first fatality in the event’s 32-year history.
Despite Duran’s death, the Festival carried on, amending its original schedule to include a tribute to the fallen racer during Monday’s activities. Over the course of the weekend, attendees were able to peruse five cars from clothing magnate Ralph Lauren’s collection, celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Porsche Speedster and enjoy Friday night’s repartee between Honored Guest Sir Stirling Moss and local resident Sam Posey, as moderated by event chairman Murray Smith, as well as Sir Stirling’s autograph session.
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