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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Photo Gallery

Chris MacAllister's 1976 Ferrari 312 T2.
Chris MacAllister\'s 1976 Ferrari 312 T2.

Report and photos by Dennis Gray

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 was held August 10-11 at the 11-turn, 2.238-mile Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. Formerly known as Monterey Pre-Historics, the event is held the weekend before the much larger Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The 2013 running of the Monterey Pre-Reunion was again open to the public, allowing spectators to enjoy a more relaxed paddock environment and a glimpse of the following weekend.

The Pre-Reunion is designed to give Monterey Motorsports Reunion entrants — many of whom have never raced on the technical Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca — track time before the green flag officially drops the following weekend. Typically about 50-75% of the cars that race in the Reunion also attend the Pre-Reunion and this year was no different, with approximately 300 historic racing cars on track compared to 550 scheduled for the 2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.

This year’s races will honor the 60th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette, and the Collier Collection’s 1963 Grand Sport, chassis #004, was among the featured entries at the Pre-Reunion. Chevrolet’s 377 cubic inch V-8, 480+ hp answer to the Shelby Cobra was instrumented for research purposes by students of the Revs Program at Stanford, an academic program founded to study the automobile from a variety of disciplines. The team hopes to capture specific information on driver/automobile interactions in real-life scenarios, as in what’s it really like to navigate down Laguna Seca’s famous Corkscrew in a special race car like the Grand Sport. John Morton and Bruce Canepa will be sharing driving duties in the Corvette.

In addition, the 50th Anniversary of the Porsche 911 will be celebrated with the Weissach Cup race exclusively for 911s from 1964-1973. Among the 911s at the Pre-Reunion were Dennis Singleton’s 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0; Kevin O’Callaghan’s 1972 Porsche 911S and Bill Ockerlund’s Porsche 911 RSR.

Other notable and interesting entrants at the 2013 Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion included Chris MacAllister’s 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 and 1973 Gulf Mirage; Chip Conner’s 1980 Porsche 935J; Henry Schmitt’s 1978 BMW M1 Procar; Greg Whitten’s Jaguar E-Type Lightweight and ERA Type B ‘Romulus’; Doug Mockett’s 1976 Penske PC4; James Freeman’s Aston Martin AMR1; Tom Claridge’s 1953 Kurtis 500S; Ned Spieker’s 1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta; David Brown’s 1955 Cooper Type 39 Bobtail; Richard Clark’s 1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A; Ranson Webster’s 1961 Porsche Abarth Carerra; Stanley Gold’s 1952 Porsche American Roadster 356 Heuer K/9; Erickson Shirley’s 1954 Ferrari Mondial Spider; Paddins Dowling’s 1939 Maserati 4CL; Rob Walton’s 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta and Maserati 450S and Peter Giddings’ 1926 Delage 15-S-8 Grand Prix.

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Similar to 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, Senior Photographer Dennis Gray also documented the 2013 Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion, offering the following gallery that highlights the strong list of entrants enjoying their track sessions at Laguna Seca. We split up Dennis’ 120 pictures into two galleries. The first gallery starting below features our favorite images, all displayed in the full-width view of Sports Car Digest, while the second gallery can be found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery

 

Graham Smith's 1950 Allard J-2 Le Mans.
Graham Smith’s 1950 Allard J-2 Le Mans.
Stanley Gold's 1952 Porsche American Roadster 356 Heuer K/9 in turn two.
Stanley Gold’s 1952 Porsche American Roadster 356 Heuer K/9 in turn two.
1954 Porsche 356 Pre A driven by Ron Goodman. This car was a fan favorite.
1954 Porsche 356 Pre A driven by Ron Goodman. This car was a fan favorite.
Edward Carden's 1961 GSM Delta
Edward Carden’s 1961 GSM Delta
Paddins Dowling's 1939 Maserati 4CL in turn two.
Paddins Dowling’s 1939 Maserati 4CL in turn two.
Erickson Shirley's 1954 Ferrari Mondial Spider.
Erickson Shirley’s 1954 Ferrari Mondial Spider.
Peter Giddings debuts his 1926 Delage 15-S-8. Straight eight, supercharge - what a sound!
Peter Giddings debuts his 1926 Delage 15-S-8. Straight eight, supercharged engine – what a sound!
Loading up the outside front tire in turn two is Jeff Lotman in his 1937 Jaguar SS100 2.5 litre.
Loading up the outside front tire in turn two is Jeff Lotman in his 1937 Jaguar SS100 2.5 litre.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Two

 

Graham Wallis in his 1929 Lagonda 2 Litre Speed.
Graham Wallis in his 1929 Lagonda 2-Litre Speed.
1931 Chrysler CD-8 Le Mans driven by Howard Swig.
1931 Chrysler CD-8 Le Mans driven by Howard Swig.
John Hampson exits turn two in his 1934 MG K3 Magnette.
John Hampson exits turn two in his 1934 MG K3 Magnette.
Doug Mockett's 1976 Penske PC4 in turn two late Sunday.
Doug Mockett’s 1976 Penske PC4 in turn two late Sunday.
1935 Railton Light Sport Tourer Roadster driven by Ivan Zaremba.
1935 Railton Light Sport Tourer Roadster driven by Ivan Zaremba.
Chris MacAllister's 1976 Ferrari 312 T2.
Chris MacAllister’s 1976 Ferrari 312 T2.
Gregory Whitten in his ERA Type B Romulus
Gregory Whitten in his ERA Type B Romulus
Chris MacAllister's 1973 Gulf Mirage in two.
Chris MacAllister’s 1973 Gulf Mirage in two.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Three

 

Henry Schmitt's 1978 BMW M1 Procar.
Henry Schmitt’s 1978 BMW M1 Procar.
Aston Martin AMR1 driven by James Freeman.
Aston Martin AMR1 driven by James Freeman.
Dennis Singleton's 1974 Porsche RSR.
Dennis Singleton’s 1974 Porsche RSR.
William Conner's 1980 Porsche 935J.
William Conner’s 1980 Porsche 935J.
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight of Greg Whitten
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight of Greg Whitten
Joseph Hofmann's 1965 Corvette.
Joseph Hofmann’s 1965 Corvette.
John Fudge's 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 Strada GT.
John Fudge’s 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 Strada GT.
David Allison's Cooper T62.
David Allison’s Cooper T62.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Four

 

Bruce Canepa in the 1963 Corvette Grandsport in turn eleven.
Bruce Canepa in the 1963 Corvette Grandsport in turn eleven.
Carl Moore's Lotus 22.
Carl Moore’s Lotus 22.
Bill Weed in his 1959 Stanguellini F Jr.
Bill Weed in his 1959 Stanguellini F Jr.
Doug Mockett's 1961 Cooper T61 in turn eleven.
Doug Mockett’s 1961 Cooper T61 in turn eleven.

 

 

1963 Lotus 27 driven by Phillip Ribbs.
1963 Lotus 27 driven by Phillip Ribbs.
Erich Joiner's 1977 Chevron B36 follows Eddie Lawson's 1975 Osella down The Corkscrew.
Erich Joiner’s 1977 Chevron B36 follows Eddie Lawson’s 1975 Osella down the Corkscrew.
James Yule's 1961 Cooper T-56.
James Yule’s 1961 Cooper T-56.
1963 Grand Sport Corvette driven by Bruce Canepa. The spaceship like appendages are radio transmission antennas used to transmit the results of various medical test run on the drivers during races. Of course there is also the normal amount of Go Pro equipment.
1963 Grand Sport Corvette driven by Bruce Canepa. The spaceship like appendages are radio transmission antennas used to transmit the results of various medical test run on the drivers during races. Of course there is also the normal amount of Go Pro equipment.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Five

 

Kevin O'Callaghan's 1972 Porsche 911S Coupe in turn two.
Kevin O’Callaghan’s 1972 Porsche 911S Coupe in turn two.
1962 Lotus Elite driven by Henry Moore.
1962 Lotus Elite driven by Henry Moore.
1965 Alfa Romeo GTA driven by Maxim Banks.
1965 Alfa Romeo GTA driven by Maxim Banks.
Elmo pursues a Corvette.
Elmo pursues a Corvette.

 

 

1960 Corvette driven by Gregory Johnson.
1960 Corvette driven by Gregory Johnson.
Edward Hugo''s 1956 Porsche 356A.
Edward Hugo”s 1956 Porsche 356A.
Ned Spieker's 1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta in turn two.
Ned Spieker’s 1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta in turn two.
Ranson Webster's 1961 Porsche Abarth Carerra.
Ranson Webster’s 1961 Porsche Abarth Carerra.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Six

 

Enrico Tenni's 1962 Lotus 7 in turn two.
Enrico Tenni’s 1962 Lotus 7 in turn two.
Max Jamiesson's 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster
Max Jamiesson’s 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster
1953 Kurtis 500S driven by Tom Claridge.
1953 Kurtis 500S driven by Tom Claridge.
Steve Walker in his 1960 BMW 700S.
Steve Walker in his 1960 BMW 700S.

 

 

1955 Cooper Type 39 Bobtail driven by David Brown followed by the 1952 Porsche 356 Pre A driven by Richard Clark.
1955 Cooper Type 39 Bobtail driven by David Brown followed by the 1952 Porsche 356 Pre A driven by Richard Clark.
Graham Smith in his 1950 Allard J2 Le Mans.
Graham Smith in his 1950 Allard J2 Le Mans.
Peter Giddings in his 1926 Delage 15-S-8.
Peter Giddings in his 1926 Delage 15-S-8.
1949 Talbot Lago T26C/DA GP driven by David Duthu.
1949 Talbot Lago T26C/DA GP driven by David Duthu.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Seven

 

Late Sunday afternoon Doug Mockett's 1976 Penske PC4 in turn eleven.
Late Sunday afternoon Doug Mockett’s 1976 Penske PC4 in turn eleven.
Tom Minnich in his 1978 Arrows FA1.
Tom Minnich in his 1978 Arrows FA1.
Chris MacAllister's 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 in turn eleven.
Chris MacAllister’s 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 in turn eleven.
Harindra de Silva's Shadow DN3.
Harindra de Silva’s Shadow DN3.

 

 

Chris Locke's 1976 Lotus 77 F-1 leads Chris MacAllister's 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 in turn eleven.
Chris Locke’s 1976 Lotus 77 F-1 leads Chris MacAllister’s 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 in turn eleven.
Chris MacAllister's 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 in turn eleven.
Chris MacAllister’s 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 in turn eleven.
Eric Joiner's 1977 Chevron B36.
Eric Joiner’s 1977 Chevron B36.
1969 Chevron B16 driven by Bob Kullas.
1969 Chevron B16 driven by Bob Kullas.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Eight

 

Rob Walton's 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta between turns eight and nine.
Rob Walton’s 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta between turns eight and nine.
Jim Hull's 1935 Bugatti Type 57.
Jim Hull’s 1935 Bugatti Type 57.
Paddins Dowling's 1939 Maserati 4CL between eight and nine.
Paddins Dowling’s 1939 Maserati 4CL between eight and nine.
Bill Ockerlund's Porsche RSR.
Bill Ockerlund’s Porsche RSR.

 

 

McLaren F1.
McLaren F1.
Ron Maydon's 1978 Wolf WR6 in turn eleven.
Ron Maydon’s 1978 Wolf WR6 in turn eleven.
Jeffrey Abramson's very quick Lotus 23C in turn eleven.
Jeffrey Abramson’s very quick Lotus 23C in turn eleven.
Jonathon Feiber's Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage'.
Jonathon Feiber’s Maserati Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Nine

 

Lister Bristol driven by Stephen Bond.
Lister Bristol driven by Stephen Bond.
Maserati 450S driven by Rob Walton. This big V8 has a sound all its own.
Maserati 450S driven by Rob Walton. This big V8 has a sound all its own.
Porsche 911
Porsche 911
Tom O'Callaghan's Porsche 911S.
Tom O’Callaghan’s Porsche 911S.

 

 

James Farley's Cobra.
James Farley’s Cobra.
1965 Corvette driven by John Bowe.
1965 Corvette driven by John Bowe.
Lorne Leibel's Cobra exits turn eleven.
Lorne Leibel’s Cobra exits turn eleven.
Tommy Steuer's 1965 Corvette.
Tommy Steuer’s 1965 Corvette.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)

 

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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2013 – Race Results

(Results will be published when available).

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3 Comments

  2. Dennis, these photos are fantastic, the framing, angle, exposure and timing are unrivaled. The cars, drivers and track are well represented here, for viewers, you have captured a glimpse of fantasy-land, and this is only the first article…

  3. Wow, if I could only take iconic photos such as these! I am back at the track again, smelling the race gas and the scary slides to the exit apron of turn four! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! My only disappointment was that the REVS group did not curtail their data collection of the Grand Sport during the Rolex Race on Reunion Saturday. What a shame to not be able to see this rare historic race car unencumbered with their Star Trek gadgets for at least one race during the weekend! What do you think about PhotoShopping them out, Dennis?