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Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 – Photo Gallery

1958 Scarab Mk1. MDiPleco
1958 Scarab Mk1.

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 was staged August 15-18 on the 11-turn, 2.238 mile Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. The thrill of racing wheel-to-wheel is the theme at the Reunion, described as a “museum springing to life” and a cornerstone of the Monterey Classic Car Week.

A banner entry list of 550 historic vehicles raced on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit, known for its hairpins and challenging drops in elevation. The spectrum of entrants covered nearly every era, dating as far back as a 1911 National 40, and also included 26 Formula 1 Grand Prix cars from the period 1966 to 1984.

All the famous racing manufacturers were present, such as Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar, McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Bugatti, Talbot Lago, Alfa Romeo, Ford. But it was the iconic Chevrolet Corvette, widely hailed as America’s Sports Car, which stole the limelight as the featured marque in celebration of its 60th anniversary.

In addition to Dennis Gray’s report and photos and Tim Scott’s picture gallery, photographers Michael DiPleco and Mark Coughlin offer the following perspective on the 2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. We split up their 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 (and special award winners) can be found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs.

Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery

 

Turn 3 - Trans Am action.
Turn 3 – Trans Am action (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
1967 Chevrolet Camaro (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1911 National 40 and 1916 National AC.
1911 National 40 and 1916 National AC (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (photo: Michael DiPleco)
Ed Archer's hand on the brake for Turn 11.
Ed Archer’s hand on the brake for Turn 11 (photo: Michael DiPleco)
Weissach Cup action.
Weissach Cup action (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1971 Ferrari 312 B2
1971 Ferrari 312 B2 (photo: Michael DiPleco)
Twins - Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwings.
Twins – Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwings (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1976 Porsche 935 K3.
1976 Porsche 935 K3 (photo: Michael DiPleco)
#65 1959 Echidna Special and #7 1957 Maserati 450S.
#65 1959 Echidna Special and #7 1957 Maserati 450S (photo: Michael DiPleco)

Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Two

 

1952 Porsche 356 Heuer.
1952 Porsche 356 Heuer (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing.
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1954 Porsche 356 Pre A.
1954 Porsche 356 Pre A (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1985 Porsche 962
Lowenbrau or Jagermeister? Pair of Porsche 962s (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1989 Aston Martin AMR1
1989 Aston Martin AMR1 (photo: Michael DiPleco)

 

 

1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1958 Scarab Mk1
1958 Scarab Mk I (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1975 Hill GH-1
1975 Hill GH-1 (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1966 Morris Mini Cooper S.
1966 Morris Mini Cooper S (photo: Michael DiPleco)

 

Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Three

 

1967 Lola T70 Mk 3B Spyder
1967 Lola T70 Mk 3B Spyder (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1967 Alfa Romeo T33/2
1967 Alfa Romeo T33/2 (photo: Michael DiPleco)
A pair of 1967 Porsche 910's.
A pair of 1967 Porsche 910s (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1977 Porsche 934.5
1977 Porsche 934.5 (photo: Michael DiPleco)

 

 

1980 Porsche 935.
1980 Porsche 935 (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1917 Hall-Scott "The Four" A-7A. Dick Deluna.
1917 Hall-Scott “The Four” A-7A of Dick Deluna (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1957 Maserati 250F of Jeffrey O'Neil.
1957 Maserati 250F of Jeffrey O’Neil (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1962 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Competizione.
1962 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Competizione (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (photo: Michael DiPleco)

 

Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Four

 

1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1926 Delage 15-S-8 Grand Prix and 1939 Maserati 4CL
1926 Delage 15-S-8 Grand Prix and 1939 Maserati 4CL (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1974 Brabham BT-44
1974 Brabham BT-44 (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1974 Brabham BT-44
1974 Brabham BT-44 (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1974 Tyrrell 007
1974 Tyrrell 007 (photo: Mark Coughlin)

 

 

1977 Greenwood Corvette 'Spirit of America'
1977 Greenwood Corvette ‘Spirit of America’ (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1988 Nissan 300 ZX
1988 Nissan 300 ZX (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1975 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupe
1975 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupe (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1965 Shelby Cobra 427
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1957 Porsche 356 Speedster and 1961 Porsche Abarth Carrera
1957 Porsche 356 Speedster and 1961 Porsche Abarth Carrera (photo: Mark Coughlin)

Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Five

 

1971 Ferrari 312 B2
1971 Ferrari 312 B2 (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1970 Porsche 911S and 1970 Porsche 911 ST
1970 Porsche 911S and 1970 Porsche 911 ST (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1976 Ferrari 312 T2
1976 Ferrari 312 T2 (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1988 Audi 200 Quattro Trans Am
1988 Audi 200 Quattro Trans Am (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1955 Aston Martin DB3S
1955 Aston Martin DB3S (photo: Mark Coughlin)

 

 

1959 Costin Lister Jaguar
1959 Costin Lister Jaguar (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1967 Porsche 911S
1967 Porsche 911S (photo: Mark Coughlin)
Toad Hall Racing Porsche 911
Toad Hall Racing Porsche 911 (photo: Mark Coughlin)
Shelby versus Corvette
Shelby versus Corvette (photo: Mark Coughlin)
1967 Porsche 911S
1967 Porsche 911S (photo: Mark Coughlin)

Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 – Main Photo Gallery (photo credit: Michael DiPleco)

 

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Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 – Main Photo Gallery (photo credit: Mark Coughlin)

 

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Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 – Special Award Winners

 

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion presents special awards, but not for winning a race. These go to individuals who embody the spirit of the weekend, the passion of historic car racing and the restoration and preservation of the many phenomenal cars present.

The Brilliance Award – Presented to the owner of the car with exceptional history and unquestionable provenance. Winner: George Wingard for his 1913 Mercer

Best Paddock Display – Presented to the best paddock display representative of the era. Winner: For his three-car display, Brian Blain

Road and Track Magazine Award – Presented to the car we would most like to race. Winner: In his 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GTO, Pieter Baljet

Henry Ford Trophy – Presented to the most significant Ford-powered entry. Winner: Driving a 1915 Ford Roadster, Ed Archer

Ken Miles Trophy
– Presented for the representation of a vintage car under 1500cc. Winner: For the 1955 Cooper Type 39 Bobtail, entered by Jim Brown and driven by David Brown

Monterey Reunion Pre-War Trophy – Presented to the most outstanding Pre-War entry. Winner: Driving a 1917 Chevrolet 490 Speedster, Noel Park

Weissach Cup – Winner: Driving his 1972 Porsche 911 RSR, Erich Joiner

The Phil Remington Award – Named after one of the all-time great mechanics and fabricators, Phil Remington and sponsored by Ford Motor Company. Presented to the mechanic who demonstrates exceptional skill. Winner: From J&L Fabrication, Evan Margeson

The President’s Cup – Presented to the entrant whose car has historical significance to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Winner: Having won its first-ever race here, the award goes to the 1972 Jensen-Healey entered by Patrick Lind and driven by Joe Huffaker.

The Founders Trophy – This award is presented to the person who richly personifies historic racing. Winner: Vic Edelbrock

The John Fitch Corvette Excellence Award – Winner: For the 1963 Corvette Grand Sport, The Revs Institute at the Collier Collection

Bonhams 1793 Cup – Presented to participants in the featured morning races that best exemplifies the spirit of the event.

Race 2B (Formula Juniors) – Driving a car of his own build, a 1959 Sadler is Bill Sadler
Race 7A (Sports Racing cars over 2000cc) – For his three entries (Lister, Maserati and Scarab), Rob Walton
Race 8A (Trans Am cars) – Driving a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is Chad Raynal
Race 8B (Weissach Cup) – For entering the only Porsche 901, Dean Watts

The Rolex Award for Excellence – Presented for Overall Excellence in each race category, as determined by an independent panel of judges.

Rolex Race 1A – Driving a 1932 Miller Scofield, John Kerr
Rolex Race 2A – Driving a 1949 Talbot Lago, David Duthu
Rolex Race 3A – Driving a 1962 Porsche 356, Edward Hugo
Rolex Race 4A – Driving a 1964 McLaren-Elva, Edith Arrowsmith
Rolex Race 5A – Driving a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, Tommy Steuer
Rolex Race 6A – Driving a 1976 Dekon Monza, Ken Epsman
Rolex Race 7A – Driving a 1958 Scarab Mark 1, David Swig
Rolex Race 8A – Driving a 1968 Ford Mustang, Gary Goeringer

Rolex Race 1B – Driving a 1961 Huffaker Genie, Michael Vogel
Rolex Race 2B – Driving a 1963 Lotus 27, Danny Baker
Rolex Race 3B – Driving a 1980 Williams, Charles Nearburg
Rolex Race 4B – Driving a 1975 Osella PA, Eddie Lawson
Rolex Race 5B – Driving a 1950 Allard J-2, Graham Smith
Rolex Race 6B – Driving a 1985 Mercury Capri, John McKenna
Rolex Race 7B – Driving a 1965 Lotus 26R, Dalmo De Vasconcelos
Rolex Race 8B – Driving a 1969 Porsche 911, Olga Neulist Reindlova

The Spirit of Monterey – Presented to the driver who excels in the Spirit of the Weekend. Celebrating his 60th anniversary of racing on the Monterey Peninsula and driving his 1963 Genie Comet, John Harden.

[Source: Rolex Motorsports; photos: Michael DiPleco and Mark Coughlin]