Photos: Pirelli World Challenge takes over small Connecticut town

Spectators seek shade on the main infield spectator area, which overlooks turns 2 and 3. This area is the most popular for fans, as it offers a great view of the track. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

The race teams’ paddock area is open the entire day, which offers fans a great look at the cars that they see out on the track. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

A team mechanic polishes a Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 in the paddock. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

Ryan Eversley navigates his Acura TLX-GT through the uphill chicane in the GT practice session. There were three practice sessions in the morning, each 30 minutes in length, and three races in the afternoon, each 50 minutes in length. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

The top three drivers from the GTS race stand atop the podium. The cars are separated into categories based on several factors, including size, horsepower, and more. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

Spectators enjoy the shade and watch the Touring cars descend the downhill section of the track. There are over a dozen different places from which to watch the race, meaning that spectators can get many different perspectives of the track throughout the day. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

The track is located in scenic northwest Connecticut, and is surrounded by rolling hills covered in trees. They offer a wide variety of events throughout the season, including professional and vintage races as well as autocross sessions in the spring, summer, and winter. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

A view of the back straightaway, nicknamed the “No Name Straight” as the GT cars race by. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

Spectators catch a view of the cars towards the beginning of the track. Many fans camp out for the weekend, and car enthusiasts from across the Northeast gather for the event.(Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

The center of the track is home to a midway, where many car manufacturers, dealerships, and vendors set up shop to sell everything from food to memorabilia. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

Also in the center of the track is a parking area with areas reserved for various car clubs. Here a few fans check out the Ferraris located in Miller Motorcars’ area. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)

Daniel Moen’s Mazda MX-5 Cup rockets down the downhill section of the track. The event ran from 9 am to 6 pm, providing fans with hours of live racing and an authentic racing environment. (Jackson Haigis/Daily Campus)