For decades, old race cars were forgotten machines - banished to museums and private collections or left covered in dusty garages and even old barns. There was no motivation in keeping them in working order. The fate of these old race cars changed in August 1974 when Steven Earle encouraged his friends to “race” their cars. A small group of 60 vehicles arrived at the paddock of Monterey County's 1.9-mile … [Read more...]
Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Photos, event coverage, news and information on the Monterey Motorsports Reunion historic car race, held each August in California.
Monterey Motorsports Reunion Canceled
The Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2020 has been canceled as health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue, similar to the decision made by the Pebble Beach Concours in April. All entrants and ticket purchasers will receive full refunds of their entry fees, camping, parking and ticket purchases. “The highest priority is for the health and safety of race participants, crews and their families, as well as … [Read more...]
Plans Continue for 2020 Monterey Reunion
There is a glimmer of hope that one of the cornerstones of the Monterey Car Week may continue in 2020, as officials with WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca said planning for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is proceeding as scheduled for the original dates of August 13-16. After the recent announcement that the 2020 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was canceled over health concerns related to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2019 – Report and Photos
The Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2019 was held August 10-11 at the 11-turn, 2.238-mile WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. Staged the weekend before the larger Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, the Pre-Reunion serves as the kick-off to the week of everything automotive that is the Monterey Car Week. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is one of the most challenging circuits in North America. … [Read more...]
Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2019 – Report and Photos
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2019 was held August 15-18 at the 2.238-mile, 11-turn WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. A cornerstone of the Monterey Car Week, historic and vintage racing enthusiasts were treated to four exciting days of racing, exhibits and activities at the iconic Monterey Peninsula track. The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2019 honored 50 years of International … [Read more...]
Race Classes at 2019 Monterey Reunion
More than 500 historic race cars competing in 14 groups will be featured at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2019, scheduled for August 15-18 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the annual Monterey Classic Car Week. The earliest cars racing in the pre-war group include a 1911 National Speedway Roadster and 1911 Fiat S74, while the endurance group features a more modern 2014 Lola Toyota Rebellion LMP1 … [Read more...]
Hurley Haywood Named Monterey Reunion Grand Marshal
Hurley Haywood has been named Grand Marshal of the 2019 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, scheduled for August 15-18 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during Monterey Classic Car Week. Haywood is a major part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), which is the featured marque at this year's historic races. Haywood has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times, … [Read more...]
IMSA Featured at 2019 Monterey Reunion
Fifty years of IMSA will be celebrated at the 2019 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, scheduled for August 15-18 at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. The Monterey Car Week event will feature International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) history with a variety of race cars and personalities from throughout the series' 50-year history. “To be the featured marque of the 2019 Rolex Monterey … [Read more...]
Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2018 – Report and Photos
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2018 was held August 23-26 at the 2.238-mile, 11-turn WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. Historic and vintage racing enthusiasts were treated to four exciting days of racing, exhibits, activities and great weather at the iconic Monterey Peninsula track. A cornerstone of the Monterey Car Week, the Reunion brought over 550 vintage race cars to life in their … [Read more...]
Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2018 – Report and Photos
The Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2018 serves as the kick-off to the week of everything automotive that is the Monterey Classic Car Week. Staged August 17-19 at the newly named WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California, a great selection of 330 historic race cars participated in this year’s event. Spectators enjoyed a wide range of historic race cars, grouped together in 10 race classes from 1947-1955 … [Read more...]
Race Classes at 2018 Monterey Reunion
Formula 1, Can-Am and Trans-Am will be fan favorites among the 15 historic race car classes featured at the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, scheduled for August 23-26 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California during Monterey Car Week. The annual Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is a celebration of motorsport history that brings approximately 550 race cars together in one open paddock. … [Read more...]
Nissan Featured at 2018 Monterey Reunion
Nissan will be the featured marque of the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, to be held August 23-26 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the Monterey Classic Car Week. Nissan will celebrate the 50th anniversary of corporate involvement in motorsports that continues today. It was in 1968 that Nissan captured its first of two consecutive wins at the Japanese Grand Prix with the Nissan R381. In America, Bob … [Read more...]
Monterey Pre-Reunion 2017 – Picture Gallery
The Monterey Pre-Reunion 2017 serves as the kick-off to the week of everything automotive that is the Monterey Classic Car Week. Staged August 11-13 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California, a great selection of more than 300 historic race cars participated in this year's event. Whether shrouded in the notorious marine layer or bathed in Californian sunshine, Laguna Seca is one of the most challenging … [Read more...]
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2017 – Photo Gallery
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 … [Read more...]
Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2017 – Report and Photos
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2017 was held August 17-20 at the 2.238-mile, 11-turn Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. Enthusiasts savored four fantastic days of historic racing at the iconic track, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. A cornerstone of Monterey Classic Car Week, the Reunion brought more than 500 vintage race cars to life in their natural racing environment, … [Read more...]
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