The 2017 running of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion was held August 14-17 at the 11-turn Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. The Reunion is one of the cornerstones of the Monterey Classic Car Week and the largest event held annually in the scenic coastal community.
Senior Photographer Dennis Gray documented the 2017 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. We often run into a problem when Dennis is in the field — too many good images. Given the deep field at this year’s Reunion, we ended up with not enough time to post all of the images in our original story. Therefore, in addition to our initial report and photos, we offer the following selection of photos too good to not share. Enjoy.
Lexus RC F GT3 finished 3rd in class at the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona (photo: Lexus)
Lexus RC F GT3 finished 3rd in class at the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona (photo: Lexus)
Lexus RC F GT3 finished 3rd in class at the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona (photo: Lexus)
Lexus RC F GT3 finished 3rd in class at the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona (photo: Lexus)
January 24-27, 2019. IMSA Weathertech Series ROLEX Daytona 24. #11 GRT Grasser Racing Team Lamborghini Huracan GT3, Orange 1 Racing, GTD: Mirko Bortolotti, Christian Engelhart, Rik Breukers, Rolf Ineichen (photo: Jamey Price)
January 24-27, 2019. IMSA Weathertech Series ROLEX Daytona 24. #11 GRT Grasser Racing Team Lamborghini Huracan GT3, Orange 1 Racing, GTD: Mirko Bortolotti, Christian Engelhart, Rik Breukers, Rolf Ineichen (photo: Jamey Price)
Daytona, 27th January, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship 2019, Rolex 24 at Daytona, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL (USA). Colton Herta (USA), Connor De Phillippi (USA), Augusto Farfus (BRA), Philipp Eng (AUT), BMW M8 GTE #24, BMW Team RLL.
Daytona, 26th January, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship 2019, Rolex 24 at Daytona, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL (USA). Alessandro Zanardi (ITA), BMW M8 GTE #24, BMW Team RLL pit.
Daytona, 27th January, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship 2019, Rolex 24 at Daytona, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL (USA). Winner GTLM class Connor De Phillippi (USA), Augusto Farfus (BRA), Philipp Eng (AUT),Colton Herta (USA), BMW M8 GTE #25, BMW Team RLL.
Daytona, 27th January, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship 2019, Rolex 24 at Daytona, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL (USA). Colton Herta (USA), Connor De Phillippi (USA), Augusto Farfus (BRA), Philipp Eng (AUT), BMW M8 GTE #25, BMW Team RLL.
Daytona, 27th January, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship 2019, Rolex 24 at Daytona, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL (USA). Chaz Mostert (AUS), John Edwards (USA), Jesse Krohn (FIN), Alessandro Zanardi (ITA), BMW M8 GTE #24, BMW Team RLL.
Daytona, 27th January, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship 2019, Rolex 24 at Daytona, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL (USA). Alessandro Zanardi (ITA), TV Interview after his last stint, BMW M8 GTE #24, BMW Team RLL pit.
Daytona, 27th January, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship 2019, Rolex 24 at Daytona, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL (USA). Winner GTLM class Team pictures BMW M8 GTE #25 Colton Herta (USA), Connor De Phillippi (USA), Augusto Farfus (BRA), Philipp Eng (AUT) and BMW Team RLL.
Acura Team Penske scored a third-place overall result in the season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway this weekend.
The #86 Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 finished fifth in the large, 23-car GT Daytona field.
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
2019 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (photo: Mark Coughlin)
Joseph Colasacco – 1959 Stanguellini FJ
1959 Stanguellini FJ
Tom Dooley’s 1988 Porsche 962 Group C leads the Lee Giannone 1985 Porsche 962 through turn five late Sunday.
Charles Nearburg – 1991 AAR/Toyota Eagle Mk 111 GTP in turn five late Sunday.
Tom Dooley – 1988 Porsche 962 Group C
Alex MacAllister – 1966 Ford GT40
Alex MacAllister – 1966 Ford GT40
Alex MacAllister – 1966 Ford GT40
Reginald Howell’s 1967 Porsche 910 in turn five late Saturday afternoon.
Cameron Healy – 1970 Porsche 908/3
Andre Lara Resende – 1978 Chevron B36
Timothy De Silva – 1978 Osella PA8
Greg Meyer – 1959 Sadler MK4
Zak Brown’s 1986 Porsche 962 in turn two. Watching Zaqk hang the tail out in thiw 962 was a high light of the week.
Charles Nearburg – 1991 AAR/Toyota Eagle Mk 111 GTP
Jim Gallucci – 1964 Troutman & Barnes Scorpin. The last of the Troutman & Barnes specials.
A. C. D\’Augustine – 1966 Ford GT-40
Jonathan Rosenthal – 1965 Lotus 23B
R. Gray Gregory – 1969 Chevron B16
Scott Barrett – 1965 Koch Chevy Special
David Martin – 1961 Genie Mk IV
Gunnar Jeannette – 1966 Porsche Carrera 6
Tonis Kasemets – 1967 Alfa Romeo T33/2.5 Daytona
John Goodman – 1972 Ferrari Sparling NART
Donald Anderson – 1964 Bobsy-Porsche SR-3
David Hagan – 1963 Elva Mk 7
Fred Della Noce – 1966 Ginetta G12
Fred Della Noce – 1966 Ginetta G12
Karim Marouf – 1970 Chevron B16
A. C. D\’Augustine’s 1966 Ford GT-40 exiting turn two in traffic.
Stephen Thein – 1967 Porsche 910
Joseph Nastasi – 1967 Alfa Romeo 33-2 Floreon
Joseph Nastasi – 1967 Alfa Romeo 33-2 Floreon
Reginald Howell-1967 Porsche 910
Tom Claridge – 1965 Crossle C9S-27
Cameron Healy – 1970 Porsche 908/3
Chris MacAllister – 1972 Mirage M6
Keita Tanaka – 1973 March 73S
Tony Sinclair – 1973 Lola T292
Mark Colbert – 1979 Lola T297
Keith Frieser – 1972 Lola T290
Keith Frieser – 1972 Lola T290
Bob Gett-1971 Chevron B19
Dennis Singleton – 1972 Chevron B21
Alan Friedman – 1972 Chevron B21
Graham Adelman – 1976 Chevron B36
Andre Lara Resende’s 1978 Chevron B36 in turn two.
Timothy De Silva – 1978 Osella PA8
John Buddenbaum – 1949 Jaguar Parkinson Special
Vincent Vento’s 1952 Allard J2X in turn two.
Bruce Trenery – 1953 Lancia D24/5
Alex Curtis – 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
Don Pepperdene – 1949 Baldwin Mercury Special
Augie Grasis’ 1953 Allard-Cadillac J2X in turn two.
George Holt’s 1954 Jaguar XK120 roadster.
David Nelson’s 1955 Triumph TR2 in turn two.
Donald Racine – 1952 Aardvark Special
Adrian Van Hooydonk – 1970 BMW 2002 Tii Alpina
Ethan Shippert – 1978 BMW IMSA 320 Turbo
Ken Epsman’s 1976 Dekon Monza
William Lyon in his 1970 Porsche 914/6 IMSA.
Steve Walker’s 1976 BMW CSL
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Hi–Did I miss it or is Rich Morrison’s ’39 V12 Lagonda missing both times? It was in the background on Page 10 last week–but not featured unless I missed it!
Fantastic Dennis once again, you captured all the fun and a great couple of weekends ! Keep up the good work.
These are the best photos of the event that I’ve seen so far. Dennis Gray is a master of the medium.
Wonderful! Can’t wait for the book from this year’s events.
More images from the 2017 RMMR and the 2017 Pre Reunion can be viewed at Dennis and Bill Wagenblatt’s site HistoricMotorPrints.com . We will be posting images through this weekend.
Real good stuff…!!!
Peter Giddings in his Lancia D24/5 — Great shot Dennis!
Dennis, after several looks, selecting a best has become too difficult. However it would probably involve a Porsche 962 or two, leaving Turn 2. Great work capturing great cars and drivers going very fast on a great track. The shot explanations re camera, lens and settings are of additional interest to most of us also. Thanks to you and SportsCarDigest for a chance to see all of these exciting images.
Paul
As always, your work is fabulous! Some of my favs were the pics of the cars coming out of the Laguna turn up the hill which for me was a refreshing viewpoint. Great caption info as well!
~ Kristina Cilia
I took your course a couple years ago, Dennis. My pictures are much better as a result, but I’m still blown away by your work. Thanks again!