Like a large number of enthusiasts in the historic racing community, I was at first startled and then fascinated by the recent unfolding saga of the change in leadership at the Monterey Historics. Once the initial shock of Steve Earle’s departure had set in, many questions began bubbling to the surface. How will this affect the event? Will it ever be the same? Who is going to take over the organization of it?
Some of these questions began to be answered in late October. Of particular interest was a press release from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca announcing that Barry Toepke would be taking on the position of Vice-President of Historic Racing, and so would be the new point man for organization of the new Monterey Historics.
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