Holy Toledo, there are three ways to drive your own car at Lime Rock next Tuesday!

Okay, for one of those three, you have to have a race car...

But the other two, all you need is your car. And you. And the stamina needed for smiling all day.

Here’s what’s happening on Holy Toledo Tuesday, July 15:

1. Open Autocross Day, 12 noon to 6:00Drive the 1/2-mile, 8-turn mini- road course. Don’t need a helmet. Coaching from pro drivers free. Bring a tire pressure gauge and we’ll help you pump up the tires a bit, that’s all you need. Huge fun, almost impossible to hurt your car (no guardrails, just grass and dirt if you get crossed up). It’s only $225, call the Lime Rock Track Office today or Monday (860.435.5000) to sign up. Mom, you can even bring your minivan – we’ll make you the fastest “kid’s taxi” in the neighborhood!

Open Autocross Day. It's a blast to go fast--------------------

2. Lime Rock Drivers Club “BYOC” Track Day, 9:00 a.m. till noonWant to Bring Your Own Car to drive Lime Rock’s historic 1.5 mile road course? It’s easier than you think! You’ll have a professional coach showing you all the secrets and techniques of being fast and safe, and you’ll only go as quick as you’re comfortable with. We provide a continental breakfast and a great catered lunch – and we’ve got the helmets. Call Jeanette Veitenheimer at 860.435.5000 for more info or to reserve a spot. $1,250

At a Lime Rock Drivers Club Track Day, you'll have the time of your life--------------------

3. Test & Tune, noon till 6:00If you have a race car that passes a sanctioning body’s tech inspection, and you have a current competition license, take advantage of “Tuesday Test & Tune” to get your car dialed-in, or to get that invaluable seat time that all racers need. $325, call 860.435.5000

Test & Tune Days: Cheap track time-----------------------

Last night’s “Open Shop Tour” at Automotive Restorations, Inc. (ARI) was great. You cannot believe the hundreds – yes, hundreds – of tremendous cars there, from the rarest of Ferraris to pristine muscle cars. Owner Kent Bain, the chairman of the Sunday in the Park Concours d’ Elegance presented by Bentley (it’s August 31, part of Historic Festival 32 over Labor Day weekend), gave everyone a terrific insider’s tour of how cars go from barn finds to concours-ready beauties.

Fret not if you weren’t able to make it – we’ve got another fan tour of another great resto shop coming up soon! Keep your eye on your inbox.