Fourteen vintage racecar run groups have been set for next summer’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, set for August 17-20, 2017, at California’s Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, which opened in November 1957 and is celebrating its 60th season of operation in 2017.
“We are planning to celebrate this iconic facility by remembering key Moments in Time,” said Gill Campbell, CEO and general manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “Stay tuned for even greater surprises, as we roll out additional announcements in the coming weeks.”
Returning to the Reunion for the first time since 2013 are cars from the Formula Junior class (above, Brad Fox photo) that raced between 1958 and 1963, and which will be celebrating its Diamond Jubilee international tour with two separate run groups to accommodate the large numbers of cars expected to enter.
Each car will be assessed on its authenticity, race provenance and the historical accuracy of its mechanical preparation and livery, a strict code of authenticity that is a distinguishing feature of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The entry request process continues through January 31, 2017 and is conducted exclusively online at www.MazdaRaceway.com. Last year, more than 1,000 submissions were received for the 550 available entry slots.
The full list of run groups follows, as well as that for the prior weekend’s “Pre-Reunion.” For complete information please visit www.MazdaRaceway.com
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Run Groups
Pre-1940 Sports Racing and Touring Cars & 1927-1951 Racing Cars
1955-1962 GT
1963-1966 GT over 2500cc
1973-1981 FIA, IMSA, GT, GTX, AAGT
1963-1973 FIA Manufacturers Championship
1981-1991 IMSA 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
1973-1991 IMSA GTU, GTO/Trans-Am
1958-1960 Formula Junior – front engine & drum brake cars
1961-1963 Formula Junior – disc brakes
Pre-Reunion (August 12-13)
1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT Cars
1955-1962 GT Cars
1955-1961 Sports Racing cars under & over 2000cc
1958-1960 Formula Junior – front engine & drum brake cars
1961-1963 Formula Junior – disc brakes
1961-1966 GT Cars under 2500cc
1963-1966 GT cars over 2500cc
1970-1984 Sports Racing cars under 2100cc
1973-1981 FIA, IMSA, GT, GTX, AAGT
1981-1991 FIA / IMSA GTP
