Featured Classes at Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2015

Formula 1 cars from 1967 to 1984, Formula 5000 car from 1968 to 1976 and Trans-Am cars from the pony war era of 1966 to 1972 will be among the featured classes at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2015, scheduled for August 13-16 at the 2.238-mile, 11-turn Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California.

The opening day entry requests can be submitted to compete in the 2015 historic races will be November 17th, 2014. The entry request process continues through January 31, 2015 and is conducted exclusively at MazdaRaceway.com. Each year, upwards of 900 submissions arrive from across the country and internationally, with the owners’ hoping to be one of the 550 cars accepted. Organizers said each car accepted will be based on its authenticity, race provenance and the historical accuracy of its mechanical preparation and livery.

The opening of the entry process will coincide with the formal announcement of the 2015 featured marque.

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2015 – Race Groups

Pre-1940 Sports Racing and Touring
1927-1951 Racing
1955-1962 GT
1963-1966 GT over 2500cc
1973-1981 FIA, IMSA, GT, GTX, AAGT, GTU
1981-1991 FIA Manufacturers Championship; IMSA GTO/GTP
1955-1961 Sports Racing over 2000cc
1955-1961 Sports Racing under 2000cc
1970-1984 Sports Racing under 2100cc
1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT
1961-1966 GT under 2500cc
1968-1976 Formula 5000
1967-1984 Formula One
1966-1972 Trans-Am

Gill Campbell, CEO and General Manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, said, “Motor racing history will fill the paddock through remarkable cars that bear historical significance. It is a time-consuming process for the Governing Committee to evaluate each application and then narrow the invitations down to 550 amazing cars.”

As the largest event of the Monterey Classic Car Week, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion relives motorsport history at the circuit, which has been the scene of America’s golden years of sports car racing since its inception in 1957. In addition to the continuous on-track action, there are engaging autograph and Q&A sessions with drivers, among the myriad of activities for guests.

For entry request information beginning November 17, visit MazdaRaceway.com and click on the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion image on the homepage. Drivers may also request entry into the Monterey Pre-Reunion, held the weekend prior on August 8-9.

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2015 – Race Groups