The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is a cornerstone of
Monterey Peninsula’s Classic Car Week. The 2012 event’s featured
marque is the iconic Shelby Cobra. Only around 550 vehicles will
be accepted, based on the car’s authenticity, race provenance and
period correctness. Nearly every decade of motorsports history
will be represented in what is described as a museum springing to
life.
Described as a museum springing to life, the Rolex Monterey
Motorsports
Reunion is a cornerstone of the Monterey Peninsula’s Classic Car
Week. Approximately 550 vehicles will be accepted to compete in
the world’s premier motoring event, based on the car’s
authenticity, race provenance and period correctness.
The 2012 featured marque is the iconic Shelby Cobra, which
celebrates its 50th anniversary.
When:
August 17-19, 2012
Tickets:
Advance purchase general admission starts at $50 and three day
passes are $130 and includes a complimentary souvenir magazine.
General admission and paddock is free for Children 12 and under
with a paying adult. Hospitality packages range from $200-$495.
Race Groups:
Pre-1940 Sports & Touring cars
1927-1951 Racing cars
1974-1980 Formula Atlantic
1981-1989 FIA Mfg. Championship & IMSA GTP
1973-1982 IMSA, GT, GTX, AAGT, GTU/GTO
1962-1967 Shelby Cobra
1974-1990 Stock Cars with disc brakes
1955-1962 GT cars
1960-1968 Sports Racing USRRC
1963-1966 GT cars over 2500cc
1955-1961 Sports Racing cars under 2000cc
1958-1963 Formula Junior cars
1955-1961 Sports Racing cars over 2000cc
1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT cars
1961-1966 GT cars under 2500cc
1970-1979 Sports Racing cars under 2000cc
1966-1972 Trans-Am
Parking and Gates:
Free parking available. VIP Parking: $75. Gates open at 7 a.m.
TV Times:
SPEED has the broadcasting rights to this event. Air dates and
times are TBA. Please check back for updated information.
Entry application forms for the 2012 Rolex Monterey Motorsports
Reunion and Pre-Reunion are now being accepted. For added
convenience, the form is available online or a downloadable pdf.
The Governing Committee will evaluate each car entry to examine
its historical significance, race provenance and
period-correctness before making a final determination. The
deadline to submit a car for consideration is January 31, 2012.
Groups
Pre-1940 Sports & Touring cars
1927-1951 Racing cars
1974-1980 Formula Atlantic (FAtl)
1981-1989 FIA Mfg. Championship & IMSA GTP
1973-1982 IMSA, GT, GTX, AAGT, GTU/GTO
1962-1967 Shelby Cobra
1974-1990 Stock Cars with disc brakes
1955-1962 GT cars
1960-1968 Sports Racing USRRC
1963-1966 GT cars over 2500 cc
1955-1961 Sports Racing cars under 2000cc
1958-1963 Formula Junior cars
1955-1961 Sports Racing cars over 2000cc
1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT cars
1961-1966 GT cars under 2500cc
1970-1979 Sports Racing cars under 2000cc
1966-1972 Trans-Am
American racing icon Carroll Shelby, born January 11, 1923, is
the dynamic figure behind the almighty Shelby Cobra. This year at
the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, the 50th anniversary of
the Shelby Cobra will be celebrated as the featured marque.
Be sure to mark August 17-19 on your calendar, as this will be
the biggest Cobra celebration of the year.
Save money by purchasing advance tickets online and be assured a
spot at this historic gathering.
“An unbelievable weekend,” remarked one participant. Jaguar
assembled what is likely the most ever C- and D-Types ever
assembled in one location to celebrate Jaguar’s racing heritage
along with the 50th anniversary of its E-Type.
Here is a small collection from this year’s Rolex Monterey
Motorsports Reunion.
Here are several snapshots to spark the imagination and dreams of
those who attended last year. Dan Gurney – The Cars He Drove, The
Cars He Built was the spotlight.
Event hours will be posted soon. The Souvenir Store is located in
the Paddock next to Skip Barber.
Regular Hours: Monday through Saturday, (10:00
am to 5:00 pm) and selected Sundays throughout the year. Cash,
Personal Checks, and all major Credit Cards are accepted.
A full complement of marketing tools are available at all Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca events for companies looking to pull ahead of
the competition. Fully integrated exposure components and custom
tailored sponsorship packages can be designed to maximize
corporate exposure and drive sales.
Track Exposure Opportunities
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca can deliver your corporate message with
a variety of cost effective and efficient promotional vehicles.
Select any or all of the following opportunities to create an
indispensable mark with both associates and consumers.
For those seeking the ultimate comfort, style, and sophistication
while being in the center of it all, are the Premier Pit Row
Suites. These elegantly appointed, climate-controlled luxury
suites provide guests with indoor seating and outdoor bi-level
seating. Located directly above pit lane, these suites offer a
prime location showcasing the exciting pit-stop and racing
action. Yet at the same time, serenity is only feet away as the
interior of each suite is equipped with televisions with live
feed of the event, a private restroom and wet bar.
These chalets are adjacently located to each other and all offer
groups a comfortable, private entertainment facility conveniently
located just steps from reserved seats in the highly sought after
Turn 11 grandstands.
With the Trackside Chalets, the name says it all. Located
next to the start/finish line and main straightaway, this area
has a prime view of all the pit lane and front straight action.
When it comes to views of the front straightaway and all the
action of the pit lane and the finish line, nothing can compare
to the Baird Family Tower. The four-story tower is located across
from pit lane and adjacent to the start/finish line.
For those with groups of 100 and more, there is simply no place
in the world of motorsports like the Red Bull Energy Center. A
brand new, purpose-built hospitality space, the Red Bull Energy
Center truly offers a world class experience. Perched atop a hill
above Turn 1, guests enjoy one of the most spectacular views in
all of road racing overlooking the majority if the 2.238-mile
track.
Perched high atop a hill in the brand new Red Bull Energy Center
compound above Turn 1, the Trackview Chalets are one of the best
viewing opportunities at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Guests can
watch nearly all of the racing action on offer while taking the
breathtaking panoramic vistas of the track and the surrounding
Monterey hillsides. Available for hospitality programs. Catering,
beverage, and floral services are available at an additional
cost.
A feeling that is a world apart while being in the middle of the
action, barbecue island is the track’s answer to fun and freedom
at the races. Surrounded by Laguna Seca’s picturesque lake, the
island features a custom-built barbecue facility, shaded trellis,
picnic tables and an unmatched level of privacy amidst the race
weekend’s excitement.
Watching the on-track action is easy thanks to Barbecue Island’s
location – a quick walk from Turns 2, 3, 4, and 5. Let us help
customize any island program with tenting, private grandstands,
catering, beverage service, and much more.
If views are a must, then the Turn 4 Chalets are the place to be.
This area offers a panoramic view of the racing action from turn
2 to turn 5. The chalets are conveniently located, within easy
access of the paddock and Yamaha Marketplace and can accommodate
groups from 75-200.
There is no group too big for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and the
Turn 5 Chalets. This area can accommodate corporate hospitality
compounds from 125 to well over a 1,000 guests. Here groups have
endless possibilities to develop a truly unique and private
hospitality experience while still enjoying the trademark service
that has made Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca so famous. Each chalet
includes a fenced compound and canopy with tables and chairs.
Welcome to one of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s most unique
entertainment options. The Turn 10 Chalet is designed for large
groups of 150 or more. This one-of-a-kind chalet provides guests
with a direct and private view of one of the track’s most
exciting sections, from Turn 9 to Turn 11, and is only a very
short walk from the paddock. Looking in any direction, it is easy
to realize that the Turn 10 Chalet is positioned above the hustle
and bustle of the rest of the track and offers a distinctive
motorsport experience for your guests.
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