- 03/19/2026
- 1 Min Read
- By: Evan Madore
We're Back: FCP Euro Returns as Title Sponsor of the Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park
Some news is worth waiting for. Today, we're thrilled to officially announce that FCP Euro will return as title sponsor of the FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park, an IMSA event scheduled for September 23-25, 2027. This is part of a multi-year partnership that keeps IMSA sports car racing at Lime Rock Park through 2029.
If you've been following FCP Euro for a while, this probably feels familiar. We were title sponsor of the Northeast Grand Prix from 2021 to 2023, and it was one of the most rewarding partnerships we've been part of. IMSA last raced at Lime Rock Park in 2023, and seeing world-class sports car racing disappear from our backyard was tough. Getting to play a role in bringing it back means a lot to us.
Why IMSA. Why Lime Rock Park.
FCP Euro is an enthusiast brand at its core. Whether you're a weekend DIYer, a shop professional, or someone who just loves everything about European cars, you're our kind of people. IMSA is the pinnacle of sports car motorsport in the United States, and while we're not out there racing ourselves, being part of the IMSA community matters to us.
Lime Rock Park is more than just a race track. It's a piece of New England's automotive history, and it's been a gathering place for car enthusiasts in the Northeast for generations. We feel a genuine connection to what they've built there, and we're proud to help support it.
"Beyond helping European car owners maintain their vehicles with quality parts and expert guidance, the enjoyment of car ownership has always been central to FCP Euro. From gatherings like FCP Euro's Sunday Motoring Meet to the FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix, we're proud to work with Lime Rock Park and IMSA to bring enthusiasts together over a shared love of cars."
Kyle Bento, VP of Marketing, FCP Euro
"FCP Euro has always been rooted in the enthusiast. Whether someone is a casual DIYer, a professional in a shop, or just someone who loves everything about cars, that is our community. Getting to play a role in bringing IMSA back to Connecticut and giving people here the opportunity to see this level of racing in person is something we are genuinely proud of."
Michael Callaghan, Head of Brand & Partnerships, FCP Euro
What's on the Race Card
The 2027 FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix will feature two of IMSA's most competitive championships: the Michelin Pilot Challenge and the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge. Additional support series will be announced closer to the event. The weekend joins NASCAR, Trans Am, GRIDLIFE, and MiataCon on the 2027 Lime Rock calendar, setting up what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons in the park's long history.
More Than a Race Weekend
We're planning to make this more than just a race sponsorship. The Northeast Grand Prix weekend is going to be an anchor for a broader week of events celebrating car culture across Connecticut. We're still 18 months out, so we're not ready to share all the details yet, but stay tuned, because we have some exciting ideas in the works for the New England community.
In the meantime, if you haven't made it out to a Sunday Motoring Meet at Lime Rock Park yet, we host these free gatherings throughout the season to bring car owners and fans together in a setting that feels more like a community event than a traditional car show. And if you're looking for an on-track experience, the FCP Euro Proving Grounds autocross circuit at Lime Rock Park is there for exactly that continuously throughout the year.
We're incredibly proud to help bring IMSA back to Connecticut and to continue building something real with the Lime Rock Park community. The Northeast car scene deserves world-class racing, and we're glad to do our small part in making it happen.
See you at The Park.
