Monterey Pre-Reunion 2017 - Picture Gallery

The Monterey Pre-Reunion 2017 serves as the kick-off to the week of everything automotive that is the Monterey Classic Car Week. Staged August 11-13 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California, a great selection of more than 300 historic race cars participated in this year’s event.

Whether shrouded in the notorious marine layer or bathed in Californian sunshine, Laguna Seca is one of the most challenging circuits. Featuring the most famous corner in American motor sport, The Corkscrew, the track requires ultimate performance from both man and machine with abrupt hairpins, blind crests and steep elevation changes. Accordingly, the Pre-Reunion afforded enthusiasts a great way to preview and enjoy the vintage car racing action, while allowing the drivers time to get familiar with the 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course and sort out their race cars for the much larger Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.

In addition to Dennis Gray’s gallery, enjoy the following fantastic images captured by Victor Varela throughout the Pre-Reunion weekend.

Monterey Pre-Reunion 2017 – Picture Gallery (photos: Victor Varela)

Robert Kauffman - 1990 AAR Eagle Mk II GTP Victor Varela — Robert Kauffman – 1990 AAR Eagle Mk II GTP

Zak Brown - 1986 Porsche 962 Victor Varela — Zak Brown – 1986 Porsche 962

Lee Giannone - 1985 Porsche 962 Victor Varela — Lee Giannone – 1985 Porsche 962

Randall Smalley Sr - 1985 Jaguar XJR-5 Victor Varela — Randall Smalley Sr – 1985 Jaguar XJR-5

#8 Mercury Capri Victor Varela — #8 Mercury Capri

Charles Mckee - 1966 Shelby Mustang Victor Varela — Charles Mckee – 1966 Shelby Mustang

Bob Stockwell - 1965 Ford Mustang on the inside of Craig Conley - 1966 Shelby GT350 Victor Varela — Bob Stockwell – 1965 Ford Mustang on the inside of Craig Conley – 1966 Shelby GT350

Daniel Haney - 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Victor Varela — Daniel Haney – 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Bruce Trenery - 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Victor Varela — Bruce Trenery – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

Scott Hackenson - 1965 Shelby GT350R Victor Varela — Scott Hackenson – 1965 Shelby GT350R

Chris MacAllister - 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Victor Varela — Chris MacAllister – 1964 Shelby Cobra 289

Cove Britton - 1964 Jaguar E-Type Victor Varela — Cove Britton – 1964 Jaguar E-Type

John Linfesty - 1966 Shelby GT350 Victor Varela — John Linfesty – 1966 Shelby GT350

Jim Hague - 1966 Shelby GT350 Victor Varela — Jim Hague – 1966 Shelby GT350

Lorne Leibel - 1965 Cobra AC Victor Varela — Lorne Leibel – 1965 Cobra AC

Cameron Healy - 1977 Porsche 911 Carerra RSR Victor Varela — Cameron Healy – 1977 Porsche 911 Carerra RSR

Jeff Lewis - 1974 Porsche 911 RSR Victor Varela — Jeff Lewis – 1974 Porsche 911 RSR

Bruce ONeil - 1972 Porsche 911ST Victor Varela — Bruce ONeil – 1972 Porsche 911ST

Alan Terpins - 1975 Porsche Carrera RSR 3.0 Victor Varela — Alan Terpins – 1975 Porsche Carrera RSR 3.0

Kevin Buckley - 1970 Porsche 911 ST Victor Varela — Kevin Buckley – 1970 Porsche 911 ST

Thomas Plucinsky (BMW of North America) - 1980 BMW M1 Victor Varela — Thomas Plucinsky (BMW of North America) – 1980 BMW M1

John Morton - 1970 Datsun 240Z Victor Varela — John Morton – 1970 Datsun 240Z

Mike Thurlow - 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Victor Varela — Mike Thurlow – 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Zak Brown - 1981 Porsche 935 Victor Varela — Zak Brown – 1981 Porsche 935

Thor Johnson - 1974 BMW CSL Victor Varela — Thor Johnson – 1974 BMW CSL

Chris Springer - 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Victor Varela — Chris Springer – 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Bruce Canepa - 1979 Porsche 935 Victor Varela — Bruce Canepa – 1979 Porsche 935

Parker McKean - 1967 Alfa Romeo GTV Victor Varela — Parker McKean – 1967 Alfa Romeo GTV

Johan-Frank Dirickx - 1967 Porsche 911S Victor Varela — Johan-Frank Dirickx – 1967 Porsche 911S

Steven Lawrence - 1966 Lotus Cortina ahead of Kevin Adair - 1962 MG B Victor Varela — Steven Lawrence – 1966 Lotus Cortina ahead of Kevin Adair – 1962 MG B

Kyle Shepard - 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Round Tail Victor Varela — Kyle Shepard – 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Round Tail

Michael Chandler - 1966 Datsun 1600 Victor Varela — Michael Chandler – 1966 Datsun 1600

Matthew Polk - 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Victor Varela — Matthew Polk – 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

Ned Spieker - 1957 Maserati 200SI Victor Varela — Ned Spieker – 1957 Maserati 200SI

Mike Fisher - 1959 Bo Car XP5 Victor Varela — Mike Fisher – 1959 Bo Car XP5

Leonard Turnbeaugh - 1960 Devin Porsche Victor Varela — Leonard Turnbeaugh – 1960 Devin Porsche

Greg Meyer - 1959 Sadler MkIV Victor Varela — Greg Meyer – 1959 Sadler MkIV

Sandra McNeil - 1958 Cooper Monaco T49 Victor Varela — Sandra McNeil – 1958 Cooper Monaco T49

Ranson Webster - 1961 Porsche Abarth Carrera Victor Varela — Ranson Webster – 1961 Porsche Abarth Carrera

Alec Hugo - 1962 Porsche 356B Victor Varela — Alec Hugo – 1962 Porsche 356B

Edward Hugo - 1963 Porsche 356B Victor Varela — Edward Hugo – 1963 Porsche 356B

Herbert Wetanson - 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Victor Varela — Herbert Wetanson – 1961 Ferrari 250 GT

Kaid Marouf - 1960 Alfa Romeo SZ Victor Varela — Kaid Marouf – 1960 Alfa Romeo SZ

Frank D'Aquanno - 1959 Elva Courier Victor Varela — Frank D\’Aquanno – 1959 Elva Courier

Tancredi D'Amore - 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Victor Varela — Tancredi D\’Amore – 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

Ross Myers - 1957 Ford Thunderbird (Battlebird) Victor Varela — Ross Myers – 1957 Ford Thunderbird (Battlebird)

Camilo Steuer - 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Victor Varela — Camilo Steuer – 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

Dyke Ridgley - 1953 Jaguar C-Type Victor Varela — Dyke Ridgley – 1953 Jaguar C-Type

Augie Grasis - 1953 Allard-Cadillac J2X Victor Varela — Augie Grasis – 1953 Allard-Cadillac J2X

1985 Porsche 962 driven by Lee Giannone Victor Varela — 1985 Porsche 962 driven by Lee Giannone

Kurt Schultz - 1986 Porsche 962C Victor Varela — Kurt Schultz – 1986 Porsche 962C

Ross Myers - 1985 Ford Roush Mustang Victor Varela — Ross Myers – 1985 Ford Roush Mustang

Bob Baker - 1963 Lola Mk5A Victor Varela — Bob Baker – 1963 Lola Mk5A

Timothy de Silva - 1962 Gemini MkIV Victor Varela — Timothy de Silva – 1962 Gemini MkIV

Jonathan Feiber - 1971 Chevron B19 Victor Varela — Jonathan Feiber – 1971 Chevron B19

Cal Meeker - 1973 Lola T294 Victor Varela — Cal Meeker – 1973 Lola T294

Alfa Romeo T33/3 Victor Varela — Alfa Romeo T33/3

Dyke Ridgley - 1963 Jaguar Lightweight XK-E Victor Varela — Dyke Ridgley – 1963 Jaguar Lightweight XK-E

Chip Connor - 1980 Porsche 935J Victor Varela — Chip Connor – 1980 Porsche 935J

Thomas Plucinsky (BMW of North America) - 1975 BMW CSL 3.0 Victor Varela — Thomas Plucinsky (BMW of North America) – 1975 BMW CSL 3.0

Steve Schmidt - 1976 Porsche 935 K3 Victor Varela — Steve Schmidt – 1976 Porsche 935 K3

Bill Ockerlund - 1976 Dekon Monza Victor Varela — Bill Ockerlund – 1976 Dekon Monza

Dalmo De Vasconcelos - 1965 Lotus Elan Victor Varela — Dalmo De Vasconcelos – 1965 Lotus Elan

Kevin Adair - 1962 MG B Victor Varela — Kevin Adair – 1962 MG B

Bob Smalley - 1968 Porsche 911S Victor Varela — Bob Smalley – 1968 Porsche 911S

Brandon Adrian - 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA 1600 Corsa Victor Varela — Brandon Adrian – 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA 1600 Corsa

Patrick Byrne - 1965 Alfa Romeo GTA Corsa Victor Varela — Patrick Byrne – 1965 Alfa Romeo GTA Corsa

A trio of Formula Junior up Rahal Straight Victor Varela — A trio of Formula Junior up Rahal Straight

Hugh Ruthven II - 1959 Bandini Formula Junior Victor Varela — Hugh Ruthven II – 1959 Bandini Formula Junior

Ray Mallock - 1960 U2 Mk2 Victor Varela — Ray Mallock – 1960 U2 Mk2

James Brown - 1961 Lotus 20 Victor Varela — James Brown – 1961 Lotus 20

Jimmy Domingos - 1960 Cooper T52 Victor Varela — Jimmy Domingos – 1960 Cooper T52

Jonathan Feiber - 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Victor Varela — Jonathan Feiber – 1960 Maserati Tipo 61

Terry Hefty - 1959 Cooper Monaco T49 Victor Varela — Terry Hefty – 1959 Cooper Monaco T49

Dyke Ridgley - 1960 Chaparral I Victor Varela — Dyke Ridgley – 1960 Chaparral I

Robert Kauffman - 1959 Lister Costin Prototype Victor Varela — Robert Kauffman – 1959 Lister Costin Prototype

Jim Weissenborn - 1959 Byers CR90 MG Special leads the trio into the Corkscrew Victor Varela — Jim Weissenborn – 1959 Byers CR90 MG Special leads the trio into the Corkscrew

Nick Colonna - 1958 Devin SS Victor Varela — Nick Colonna – 1958 Devin SS

David Swig - 1958 Scarab MkI Victor Varela — David Swig – 1958 Scarab MkI

Michael Silverman - 1957 MG MGA Victor Varela — Michael Silverman – 1957 MG MGA

David Roberts - 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Victor Varela — David Roberts – 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Peter Smith - 1958 Austin Healey Sprite Victor Varela — Peter Smith – 1958 Austin Healey Sprite

The Revs Institute - 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6 Victor Varela — The Revs Institute – 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6

Ron Goodman - 1954 Porsche 356 Victor Varela — Ron Goodman – 1954 Porsche 356

Henry Moore - 1962 Lotus Elite Victor Varela — Henry Moore – 1962 Lotus Elite

Steve Schmidt - 1958 Porsche Speedster Victor Varela — Steve Schmidt – 1958 Porsche Speedster

Peter Giddings - 1953 Lancia D24/5 Victor Varela — Peter Giddings – 1953 Lancia D24/5

Lars Mapstead - 1951 Jaguar XK120 Victor Varela — Lars Mapstead – 1951 Jaguar XK120

Alex Curtis - 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Victor Varela — Alex Curtis – 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

David Nelson - 1955 Triumph TR2 Victor Varela — David Nelson – 1955 Triumph TR2

Robert Davis - 1953 Siata 208s Victor Varela — Robert Davis – 1953 Siata 208s

Vincent Vento - 1952 Allard J2X Victor Varela — Vincent Vento – 1952 Allard J2X

Steve Schuler - 1991 Ford Roush Mustang Victor Varela — Steve Schuler – 1991 Ford Roush Mustang

1983 IMSA GTO Pontiac Firebird Victor Varela — 1983 IMSA GTO Pontiac Firebird

Wade Carter - 1984 Porsche 962 Victor Varela — Wade Carter – 1984 Porsche 962

Richard Dean - 1970 Chevron B16 Victor Varela — Richard Dean – 1970 Chevron B16

Mark Colbert - 1979 Lola T297 Victor Varela — Mark Colbert – 1979 Lola T297

Bob Gett - 1971 Chevron B19 Victor Varela — Bob Gett – 1971 Chevron B19

Andre Lara Resende - 1978 Chevron B36 Victor Varela — Andre Lara Resende – 1978 Chevron B36

Kaid Marouf - 1970 Chevron B16 Victor Varela — Kaid Marouf – 1970 Chevron B16

David Putz - 1972 Chevron B21 Victor Varela — David Putz – 1972 Chevron B21

Timothy de Silva - 1978 Osella PA8 Victor Varela — Timothy de Silva – 1978 Osella PA8

Jeffrey Abramson - 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Victor Varela — Jeffrey Abramson – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Chip Fudge - 1968 Bizzarrini Strada GT Victor Varela — Chip Fudge – 1968 Bizzarrini Strada GT

Peter Giddings - #31 1954 Lancia D50Ar, #24 1953 Lancia D24/5 Victor Varela — Peter Giddings – #31 1954 Lancia D50Ar, #24 1953 Lancia D24/5

John Breidenbach - 1960 Lotus 18 Victor Varela — John Breidenbach – 1960 Lotus 18

Chris Drake - 1961 Elva 300 Victor Varela — Chris Drake – 1961 Elva 300

Jac Nellemann - 1959 Alfa Dana FJ Victor Varela — Jac Nellemann – 1959 Alfa Dana FJ

Jeff Mincheff - 1956 Lotus Eleven Victor Varela — Jeff Mincheff – 1956 Lotus Eleven

Ned Spieker - 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Victor Varela — Ned Spieker – 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB

All lined up and ready to go Victor Varela — All lined up and ready to go

Erickson Shirley - 1959 Lister Costin Victor Varela — Erickson Shirley – 1959 Lister Costin

Wheel & jack Victor Varela — Wheel & jack

Going over the check list before the start Victor Varela — Going over the check list before the start

George Jewett - 1957 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce Alleggerita Victor Varela — George Jewett – 1957 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce Alleggerita

The 100 mph+ stare. Victor Varela — The 100 mph+ stare.

Don Pepperdene - 1949 Baldwin Mercury Special Victor Varela — Don Pepperdene – 1949 Baldwin Mercury Special

Car not listed on entry list Victor Varela — Car not listed on entry list

Ralph Thomas - 1985 Mazda RX-7 Victor Varela — Ralph Thomas – 1985 Mazda RX-7

Keith Frieser - 1984 Mercury Capri Victor Varela — Keith Frieser – 1984 Mercury Capri

Gordon Johnson - 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Victor Varela — Gordon Johnson – 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Scott Drnek - 1963 Brabham BT6 Victor Varela — Scott Drnek – 1963 Brabham BT6

Danny Baker - 1963 Lotus 27 Victor Varela — Danny Baker – 1963 Lotus 27

Chris Porritt - 1971 Chevron B19 Victor Varela — Chris Porritt – 1971 Chevron B19

Brian Groza - 1975 Sauber C4 Victor Varela — Brian Groza – 1975 Sauber C4

Howard Matloff - 1970 Martin BM-8 Victor Varela — Howard Matloff – 1970 Martin BM-8

Michael Taradash - 1962 Lotus 7 Victor Varela — Michael Taradash – 1962 Lotus 7

Kelvin Tse - 1966 Porsche 911 Victor Varela — Kelvin Tse – 1966 Porsche 911

Joseph Colasacco - 1959 Stanguellini Formula Junior Victor Varela — Joseph Colasacco – 1959 Stanguellini Formula Junior

Ted Herb - 1951 Allard K2 Victor Varela — Ted Herb – 1951 Allard K2

Jeffrey Abramson - 1954 Ferrari Mondial Victor Varela — Jeffrey Abramson – 1954 Ferrari Mondial

Karl Krause - 1965 Turner MkIII Speciale Victor Varela — Karl Krause – 1965 Turner MkIII Speciale

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