LIME ROCK 51
For 51 years, Lime Rock Weekend has been special to our club members. We come for the cars but we renew old friendships and make new ones. The camaraderie from this event can grow into long term friendships by our members not only for this AMOCNA event but other events on a more personal level as well.
The Lime Rock Weekend is traditionally held in the Berkshire region of Connecticut and Massachusetts. There are beautiful winding roads, quaint little towns that have excellent restaurants, and breathtaking scenery all around which are very refreshing and relaxing. Also, the region enjoys a vibrant tourism industry based on music, arts, and recreation.
This year, our club was headquartered at The Troutbeck Resort. If you have never been to The Troutbeck Resort, I have attached a link.
Hopefully you will be considering attending Lime Rock Weekend 52 in May of 2024. This event is usually 3 nights however many members come a day early to unpack, settle in, relax, and catch up with friends before the activities begin. Troutbeck Resort
WEDNESDAY MAY 17th
EARLY ARRIVALS
Welcome smiles and handshakes. Arrival photos courtesy of Ed Hyman Arrival photos
Track Day Thursday May 18th 2023
Lime Rock Park
Beginning at 8:00 a.m., all track participants were needed at the track.
At this time, the cars are thoroughly checked for safety and the installation of timing devices. After a short briefing to all drivers to ensure they have an understanding of track protocol, the drivers are divided into 3 groups - precision, moderate, or fast. These groups give each participant a chance to enjoy the track at their own level of comfort.
Coffee, doughnuts, and various pastries are available throughout the morning. At the end of our track time, a catered lunch is offered to all members.
Who is this man? The One and Only
Ed Hyman.
If you go to an auto event, chances are you are going to run into Ed Hyman. His passion is automobiles! Ed's favored marque is Porsche, especially the old 356 models.
All the track photos are courtesy of Ed. If you would like high quality photos of your car either on the track or at other locations, please reach out to Ed directly.
Track Results for all three groups.
Friday, May19th
AMOC Stafferton Road Rally Day 2
Why is Andy smiling? Click below to find out.
The Car Rally through the Berkshire’s beautiful scenic country roads this year was quite a show. The rally began at Troutbeck at 10:00 AM. with perfect driving weather. The length of the drive was approximately 50 miles through quaint little towns such as Armenia, Millerton, Hillsdale. If you followed the instructions correctly you were soon entering into Columbia County where you are greeted by a sign that says, “welcome to the Berkshires!” The pace of the drive was quite brisk and unencumbered by traffic lights as the Astons rolled on into Stockbridge. People along the route waved and took photos of the Astons as we approached the estate of Chris and Tiffany Greendale. There we parked our cars on the front lawn and were formerly greeted by the Greendale’s. Tiffany and Chris hosted a spectacular lunch under a tent with a catered BBQ. We were free to wander the grounds and experience cigar rolling, boutiques and a petting zoo. Did I mention the this was not the place to think about dieting!
Thank You Tiffany and Chris for your continued hospitality! The AMOCNA appreciates all that you have done for our club.
Photos from Ed Hyman from the Road Rally Road Rally Photos
Saturday May 20th Concours Day
SATURDAY MAY 20th
LINING UP FOR THE CONCOURS
2023 AMOCNA East Concours Award Winners
By Marc Fierman, Bob Epstein, Kathy Gaffney, & Nick Candee
2023 Concours was on the Troutbeck grounds with ample room for grouping a dazzling array of Aston Martins. Fortunately, all the activity was in front of the shed that sheltered our luncheon, as a drizzle began in about the last hour, and Members could take shelter.
Master of Ceremonies MC Joey Limongelli offered a running commentary on all the Aston Martins presented, which made for a thoughtful colloquium on AM history and model development.
The quality of cars, including some of the older Aston Martins, were excellent candidates for best of show contenders.
Jim and Nancy Utaski’s, Black DB5 has a history of “world’s best” example over time, with wins at Pebble Beach and Villa d’ Este.
Brought back from oblivion, the DB6 Saloon of Andy Greenberg, which 13 years ago was rear ended by an elderly driver and the insurance company wanted to junk the car. Dwayne Nosworthy (of noted Westchester Classic Cars & Coachwork, Danbury CT.) as well as Lance Evans and John Clerk (of Steel Wings, Ivyland, PA.) brought this DB6 back to it’s original splendor, maybe even better than new from the day that it left Newport Pagnell.
The Black DB6 Volante with tan trim belonging to Jason Hancock, was formerly from the family that ran Campbells Soup, was a lust worthy poster child for “plein ciel” Aston Martins.
Our hearts were captured by the perfection of the oldest Aston Martin in the field, a 1952-1953 DB2 Drop Head Cabriolet, in blue. This DB2 has a been part of this event since the beginning, when the late Theo Gruttman, husband of Judy, was the photographer of the first Lime Rock meetings. Theo emigrated from Essen, Germany a half century ago, becoming a noted fashion and life style photographer. His Aston Martins were exceptional, examples are, the DB3 sports racer and the DB5 coupe in Silver Birch with which Leonardo de Caprio co-starred in “Catch Me If You Can”. The DB2 convertible is a wonderful example of the coach-built cars that brought Astons back from the war time drought.
CONCOURS RESULTS & AWARDEES: Class/Character/Car
Elite Class
1. Jim & Nancy Utaski DB5C
2. Judy Gruttman DB2 DHC
DB4-5-6
1. Andy Greenberg DB6 Saloon 5 speed
2. Jason Hancock DB6 Volante 5 speed
3. Andy Williams DB4 Saloon, 1962
V8 —> Virage
1.Steve Davidson Virage V600 Twin Eaton
Superchargers 6 speed
2. Tom Gibb V8 Volante
3. Dr Bob Welch V8 Volante 5 speed
DB7 Variants
1. Victor Masch Vanquish 2003
2. Tom Papadopoulos DB7 Zagato Coupe
3. Kevin Hoban? DB7 Volante
DB9
1. Gary Block Coupe 2007
2. Carlos Meruelo Volante 2009
3. Richard Kollins Coupe
V8 Vantage
1. Todd Warren Coupe 2009
2. Evan Goldstein Coupe 2007
3. Eliud Custudio Roadster 2008
Rapide
1. Andrew Bialock
Vanquish
1. Paul LaRosa Volante 2014
2. Dennis Tortura Volante 2015
3. Ivan Dressner Coupe
Modern
1. David Ross Vantage 7 speed Flugplatz Blue 2021
2. Miguel Hernandez DB11 Coupe 2017
3. Kevin Huban DBX 2022
2023 AMOCNA LIME ROCK AWARD WINNERS
BEST OF SHOW
Perpetual rotation trophy awarded to the best Aston Martin at the AMOC Lime Rock Weekend.
Winner: Judy Gruttman for her 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead
RICHARD STAFFERTON AWARD
Awarded to Owner driving the greatest distance to Lime Rock, completing the Stafferton Tour.
Winner: Richard & Melinda Kollins
ZIEBART AWARD: most improved Aston Martin
Winner: Andy Greenberg – DB6 badly damaged in high speed rear end collision by elderly driver
WALTER HAYES TROPHY
For best performance overall of a single car/driver combination (all events) in any DB7 Aston (DB7 i6 Coupe or Volante, DB7 Vantage Coupe or Volante, DB7 GT/GTA, DB7 Zagato Coupe, DB7 AR1 Roadster) or Vanquish
Winner: Kevin Hoban
VICTOR GAUNTLET AWARD
For best performance overall of a single car/driver combination (all events) in any new production car.
Winner: David Ross
SPIRIT OF ASTON MARTIN AWARD
Awarded to the member or members that most exemplify the spirit of the AMOCNA .
Winner: Joey Limongelli
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TROPHY
Donated by Major General Francis Griswold and officers of the USAF.H.Q. Riuslip, England. For best sporting performance in the U.S.A. in an Aston Martin by US Member
Winner: Jim Freeman
REX WOODGATE AWARD
Winner: Bob Epstein
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
At discretion of the AMOCNA Chairman to a Club Member for their participation at Lime Rock or their overall or individual contribution to AMOCNA
Winner: Marc & Helene Fierman
ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA TROPHY
For best performance overall of a single car/driver combination in any V8 Aston (including DBSV8, AMV8, Vantage, Zagato Vantage V8 and Virage
WINNER: Tom Fatur
CHUCK & JOYCE NIXON AWARD
In appreciation of the dedicated member who is invaluable to the success of our club
Winner: Kathy Gaffney
ELISHA WALKER TROPHY
For outstanding service to the Club by a North American Member.
Winner: Marc & Helene Fierman
