An automobile museum that springs to life is one way to describe
the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. It is an international
gathering of rarely seen race cars that spans decades of racing
history by returning them to the race track to compete as they
once did. Entering its 38th year of vintage racing, the event is
a cornerstone with the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance of the famed Monterey Classic Car Week that annually
attracts thousands to the picturesque Monterey peninsula for
events, auctions and a sundry of activities.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
1974 Inaugural year
1975 Alfa Romeo
1976 Jaguar
1977 Bugatti
1978 Mercedes-Benz
1979 Bentley
1980 MG
1981 Cunningham
1982 Porsche
1983 Ford
1984 Ferrari
1985 Alfa Romeo
1986 Mercedes-Benz
1987 Chevrolet
1988 Maserati
1989 Aston Martin
1990 Allard
1991 Salute to Juan Manuel Fangio
1992 Jaguar
1993 Miller
1994 Ferrari
1995 Lotus
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
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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.
