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| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | |
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| Venue | Lime Rock Park |
| Location | Lakeville, Connecticut, United States |
| First race | 2025 |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 1.530 mi (2.462 km) |
| Turns | 7 |
Pickup truck racing events in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will take place at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut starting from the 2025 season.
On August 29, 2024, the 2025 schedule released announcing a race at Lime Rock. [1]
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | |||||||||
| 2025 | June 28 | |||||||||
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