The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is a cornerstone of
Monterey Peninsula’s Classic Car Week. The 2013 event’s featured
marque is the iconic Corvette. 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.
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s official artist, Bill Patterson,
today unveiled this year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
poster art that features the red, white and blue 1967 Chevrolet
Corvette.
The reveal was held inside Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s exhibit at
the Long Beach Grand Prix in front of an appreciative crowd of
race enthusiasts and motorsports journalists.
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 are
accepted to compete in the world’s premier motoring event, based
on the car’s authenticity, race provenance and period
correctness.
The 2013 featured marque has long been considered America’s
sports car, the celebrated Chevrolet Corvette, which celebrates
its 60th anniversary.
When:
August 16-18, 2013
Tickets:
Advance purchase general admission starts at $50 (Friday) 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.
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.
The field for this year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is
taking shape as 533 historic race cars have been initially
accepted for the August 16-18 event. The Governing Committee has
the option of accepting an additional 17 cars to complete the
grid for the annual race at Mazda Raceway Laquna Seca.
“What a joyous moment it is to get the notification that my car
and I have been accepted to the event,” said Pen Pendelton of Los
Angeles, Calif., who will be driving a 1961 Alsbury Special. “It
is really an honor to be a part of something so special.”
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in August will be bustling
with the sounds of Corvettes. But for true purists, few may be as
important as the 1953 model. Known within ‘Vette circles as the
C1, Chevrolet astonished onlookers with the revolutionary
Corvette in 1953, which lasted nine years to 1962. Through this
generation the Corvette saw many changes which would lead it into
automotive history.
The Corvette logo lit up the side of the building like Batman’s
beacon call. It was a fitting entry for a first-hand visit to the
world introduction of the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of America’s sports car icon,
the Chevrolet Corvette, and its featured marque honor at the
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has
commissioned a series of five limited-edition t-shirt designs.
Each shirt will bear the resemblance of one of the groundbreaking
stylings that for years have pleased automobile enthusiasts.
Pre-1940 Sports Racing and Touring Cars
1927-1951 Racing Cars
1955-1962 GT Cars
1960-1968 Sports Racing USRRC Cars
1973-1989 FIA, IMSA GT, GTX AAGT, GTU, GTP Cars
1963-1966 GT Cars over 2500cc
1966-1984 Formula 1
1966-1972 Trans Am
1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars under 2000cc
1958-1963 Formula Junior Cars
1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc
1970-1979 Sports Racing cars under 2000cc
1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT Cars
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 16-18, will
feature more than 500 authentic and historic race cars competing
like they once did. And making the event even more thrilling is
this year’s featured marque: America’s sports car icon, the
Chevrolet Corvette, which will be honored on its 60th
anniversary.
Upwards of 1,000 entry requests are expected from vintage race
car owners who are interested in participating in the Rolex
Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 16-18, 2013 at Mazda Raceway
Laguna Seca. America’s premier historic car race pairs legendary
cars with the legendary circuit amid the festive atmosphere of
Monterey Classic Car Week.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Chevrolet Corvette will be the featured marque next August at the
2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, where historic race cars
annually come to the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca track to relive
the sights, sounds and smells of racing days gone by
Corvette’s recognition in Monterey, Calif., will come during its
60th anniversary model year, and a large contingent of Corvette
racers is expected representing each of the car’s six generations
in competition. Corvette also was the featured marque in 2002.
The third annual Dining in the Vines was held in the beautiful
vineyards of Cima Collina at Hilltop Ranch in Carmel Valley. It
was a luscious evening to enjoy.
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.
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.
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.
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration for Reunion Participants – Paddock
Classroom
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tech Inspection – Pit lane
Noon – 1:00 Track Familiarization for 1st time
participants – Skip Barber Classroom
1:00 – 3:00 Track Familiarization for 1st time
participants – On Track Walk
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There is so much to see and do when visiting Mazda Raceway Laguna
Seca, whether it’s making a quick overnight stop to see a race,
or if you’re making a weekend of it and checking out all the cool
attractions in the Monterey County area.
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the experience of any
racing event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is to stay overnight in
the Laguna Seca Recreation Area campgrounds.
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca offers some of the coolest apparel in
all of motor racing, from wind-breakers and sweatshirts, to ball
caps and jackets. Be sure to visit the track souvenir store
and make your choice.
There are numerous ways to get your brand noticed through a
marketing and advertising program with Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca,
either through a custom-built official partnership all the way up
to an event title sponsorship.
See what’s happening at the track all year ’round. Whether
you’re looking to rent our facility for an event or just attend
something cool, this is the place to look.
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