Monterey Motorsports Reunion

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Applications have now opened for Monterey’s annual Motorsports Reunion, which will run this year on 13-16 August at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Organisers have promised ‘exciting new experiences’ amongst the 13 race groups, ranging from 1922-1955 Grand Prix legends to more modern machines like 1991-2011 IMSA prototypes, ensuring that each race has something for every motorsport enthusiast.

75 Years of F1 to be celebrated at Monterey

This year’s central celebration will highlight the 75th Anniversary of Formula 1, with races for the Juan Manuel Fangio Cup (GP and F1 cars 1922-1955) the Mario Andretti Trophy (for F1 cars 1966-1985), the Phil Hill Cup exhibition featuring F1 cars from every era, and an impressive anniversary display that will showcase some of the most famous F1 cars in history.

New to the Rolex Reunion will be a special group of original IROC (International Race of Champions) series cars with many being piloted by past IROC competitors from NASCAR, Formula 1, IMSA, INDYCAR and Trans-Am. This immensely popular series brought together the greatest drivers from all forms of motorsport to race purpose-built, identical cars, eliminating any advantages due to equipment.

Only 400 cars will be selected based on their historic significance, race provenance and period-correctness, ensuring the fields are as exceptional as the event. The entry form may be accessed until March 31 via the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion event page at WeatherTechRaceway.com.

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