Rolex Monterey Classic-NO RACING ON SUNDAY THIS YEAR

[sandiego]

In years past there was racing on Saturday and Sunday. Not this year. They are trying a new formula because of conflict with Sunday's Pebble Beach Concours. I assume there will now be racing on Friday but don't know. This would conflict with Werks Reunion!! Just be aware of this significant change.

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

This has been common knowledge since August 2021 and should come as a surprise to no one who is planning to show and/or race. I guess Pebble will be even more crowded than normal? Or maybe more people depart Saturday night or Sunday morning? I know my crew are all heading home Saturday this year.

[Manda Racing]

Not common knowledge— thanks for heads up.

Edit— for spectators

[sandiego]

Also the Carmel Concours on the Avenue, normally held on the Tuesday before the Historics, has been cancelled.

[Rtrorkt]

^^^^^. What a shame best day in Carmel. Have decided to work corners for pre and histories. Should give me a good view of every car

[Rtrorkt]

^^^^^. What a shame best day in Carmel. Have decided to work corners for pre and histories. Should give me a good view of every car

[ted]

I read on that Sunday Laguna Seca will have a Hill climb.
I'd go opposite direction up the hill just to do it.
My #10 Camaro will be in the pits till noon Sunday anyways.

[TooTall]

What's old is new again. The first few years I went to Monterey it was practice on Friday and races on Saturday. Sunday was Pebble. Those were the only two events. The first year I went up with a friend spur of the moment (that's a whole 'nother story!) and we pulled onto Fremont street Saturday morning and the third motel had a vacancy sign. I can remember walking the field at Pebble at 9am and it was empty of spectators, the cars weren't even all in place yet. Then came the auctions. Then Concorso at Quail Lodge and the tsunami started.

[TRE Cup]

They will have significant Le Mans cars that have participated from the earliest to present day on display and on the track. 400 entries are confirmed for the races

[ted]

Reunion move in day is Tuesday, racing will be Wednesday thru Saturday.
Move out is Sunday afternoon.
Visit our pit for some rest, shade and a seat.

[ted]

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Renames Participant Parking at
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion to Honor Phil Hill


MONTEREY, Calif., June 7, 2022 — Recognizing one of America’s greatest drivers and gentleman of the sport, Phil Hill will be celebrated by the renaming of the hillside participant parking to “Phil Hill” for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Aug. 17-20 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Hill was an annual participant and visitor to Monterey since the inception of historic racing, that was then-called the Monterey Historic Automobile Races. He was a fixture in the paddock and track, driving Aston Martins, Ferraris and a big Blower Bentley in historic competition.

Hill was the first American to win the Formula One World’s Drivers Championship (driving for Ferrari in 1961), and a 14-time entrant and three-time overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is celebrating the kickoff to a yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of the world’s most famous sports car race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“John Lamm was a dear friend of Phil’s, and John and I talked for hours about Phil and his achievements,” explains Barry Toepke, director of heritage events and public relations at WeatherTech Raceway. “John and I always thought we need to do something that would honor him, but also make him chuckle a little. Thus, with the gracious permission of Alma Hill and Derek Hill, we debut ‘Phil Hill.’”

“Laguna Seca was always one of my father’s true home tracks and my memories of attending and racing there always were shared with my father’s presence,” says Derek Hill. “From his first races at Laguna Seca back in the ‘60s when he won in Can Am to his post-retirement years racing competitively in historic cars, this track was always a staple in the family summer calendar. He was there for me when I clinched the Barber Dodge Pro Series Championship and I’ll never forget getting to drive him around at speed in a Maserati MC12 several months before he passed away. It would be his last time experiencing taking high speed laps on any circuit, a day he thoroughly enjoyed. To have the very familiar hillside participant parking fittingly named after him is a wonderful way to honor his legacy and to maintain a gentle reminder to all the fans, participants and teams alike who arrive at the circuit."

Each Rolex Reunion participant will receive a commemorative parking tag that features one of the most iconic images taken of Hill. Shot by photography legend the late Jesse Alexander, who was on the scene during the Golden Age of motorsport. The image of Hill was captured after a dominating win at the Grand Prix of Italy in what would be the last Grand Prix victory for a front-engined Ferrari.

“There isn’t a more fitting photographic tribute to Phil and longtime friend Jesse than to use this image, which his lovely wife Nancy agreed,” Toepke adds. “Jesse had an uncanny knack for capturing a person’s inner feelings and bring them to life in print.”

“Jesse would be delighted about the hillside area being named for Phil,” said Nancy Alexander. “They became good friends in Italy so many years ago, which later grew to include both of our families in the States. Phil’s sense of humor and wonderful stories always made me laugh. I am pleased to share this image, taken at Monza in 1960, just one of Jesse’s many photos of Phil.”

[sandiego]

Ted,
Can you provide any info on the hillclimb scheduled for Sunday?
Will it be up Laureles Grade?

[ted]

Originally Posted by sandiego

Ted,
Can you provide any info on the hillclimb scheduled for Sunday?
Will it be up Laureles Grade?

Should know soon.
Laureles Grade aye, any opposed?

[Rtrorkt]

come the weekend before for the pre-historics. Same cars less people

[ted]

Originally Posted by sandiego

Ted,
Can you provide any info on the hillclimb scheduled for Sunday?

Something new, a reverse direction hill climb.

From the promoters...

You’re invited to a very special Party in the Paddock and Laguna Seca’s inaugural “Corkscrew” Hillclimb on Sunday, Aug. 21. The day features an entirely new experience that we hope you’ll find relaxing and just plain fun. It’s a time for Rolex Reunion participants to come together and enjoy catching up, seeing others’ cars and have a chance to participate in the first-ever Hillclimb!

Yes, it’s your opportunity to drive the track in reverse direction, racing your historic race car, or other of your choosing, against the clock. Envision going opposite direction, taking a hard right at Turn 11 and accelerate up the Corkscrew to a checkered flag finish just after cresting. There will be two sessions, followed by a People’s Choice to select the final five in a shootout.

What better way to conclude a week of road racing than enjoying a day sharing a few laughs with friends, volunteers and our community? You’ll also get to see one of the largest gatherings of Pagani hypercars in the paddock, and unwind with 400-500 Cars & Coffee visitors after the hustle and bustle of Car Week.

This day is designed for you and is an important one for improving community support of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and the planned projects. You can put your tools and gear away and just enjoy what the Rolex Reunion is all about: great people and great cars. Paddock move-out will begin at 2:00, yet cars and rigs may stay through Monday at noon for your convenience.

We hope you will enjoy the music, food and beverages, and a continued relaxed celebration of all forms of motorsport through the inaugural Hillclimb.

Key Dates & Activities:
• Friday, Aug. 12 – Pre-Reunion load-in, Registration, Tech Inspection and downtown Race Car Show
• Saturday, Aug. 13 – Race day
• Sunday, Aug. 14 – Race day
• Monday, Aug. 15 – Rolex Reunion load-in, Registration
• Tuesday, Aug. 16 – Load-in, Registration, Tech Inspection and Le Mans group photo
• Wednesday, Aug. 17 – Race day and Welcome Reception
• Thursday, Aug. 18 – Race day
• Friday, Aug. 19 – Race day
• Saturday, Aug. 20 – Race day
• Sunday, Aug. 21 – Hillclimb and Party in the Paddock; afternoon load-out
• Monday, Aug. 22 – Final load-out by noon

[ted]

Well I'll be there for the entire event.
I'll feel like a spectator for the day that gets to race at the end of each day.
Since the IMSA GTO group is scheduled last everyday.


Provisional Schedule - July 6

Thursday, August 11
12:00 - 6:00 Registration - 1st floor of 3-story building at Start/Finish
1:00 - 6:00 pm Tech Inspection - Entrant's paddock space

Friday, August 12
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tech Inspection - Entrant's paddock space
9:00 - 7:00 Registration - 1st floor of 3-story building at Start/Finish
2:00 - 2:45 Track Orientation - Classroom
2:45 - 3:30 Track Orientation - Vans on Track
4:00 Race car show staging on Paddock Road past Ticket Office
4:35 CHP leads cars to Alvarado Street
5:00 - 7:00 Monterey Race Car Kick-Off Show - Alvarado Street

Saturday, August 13
7:00 - 5:00 Registration & Will Call -1st floor of 3-story building at S/F / S. Boundary Rd.
7:30 Mandatory Drivers Meeting - Paddock Stage
8:30 - 8:50 Group 1 - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Practice
8:55 - 9:15 Group 2 - 1955-1966 SCCA Sports Racers Practice
9:20 - 9:40 Group 3 - 1974-1979 Formula Atlantic Practice
9:45 - 10:05 Group 4 - 1955-1966 SCCA Production Cars Practice
10:10 - 10:30 Group 5 - 1956-1971 Le Mans Practice
10:40 - 11:00 Group 6 - 1972-1982 Le Mans Practice
11:05 - 11:25 Group 7 - 1955-1969 Saloon Practice
11:30 - 11:50 Group 8 - 1966-1972 Historic Trans-Am Practice
11:55 - 12:15 Group 9 - 1966-1985 Historic Formula One Practice
12:20 - 12:40 Group 10 - 1981-1991 IMSA, GTO, Trans Am/1981-2005 Le Mans Prototypes & GT1 Practice
12:40 - 1:20 Lunch, presented by Bonhams
12:50 - 1:10 VIP Laps
1:20 - 1:40 Group 1 - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Qualifying
1:45 - 2:05 Group 2 - 1955-1966 SCCA Sports Racers Qualifying
2:10 - 2:30 Group 3 - 1974-1979 Formula Atlantic Qualifying
2:35 - 2:55 Group 4 - 1955-1966 SCCA Production Cars Qualifying
3:00 - 3:20 Group 5 - 1956-1971 Le Mans Qualifying
3:30 - 3:50 Group 6 - 1972-1982 Le Mans Qualifying
3:55 - 4:15 Group 7 - 1955-1969 Saloon Qualifying
4:20 - 4:40 Group 8 - 1966-1972 Historic Trans-Am Qualifying
4:45 - 5:05 Group 9 - 1966-1985 Historic Formula One Qualifying
5:10 - 5:30 Group 10 - 1981-1991 IMSA, GTO, Trans Am/1981-2005 Le Mans Prototypes & GT1 Qualifying

Sunday, August 14
8:30 - 8:50 Group 1 - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Race 1
8:55 - 9:15 Group 2 - 1955-1966 SCCA Sports Racers Race 1
9:20 - 9:40 Group 3 - 1974-1979 Formula Atlantic Race 1
9:45 - 10:05 Group 4 - 1955-1966 SCCA Production Cars Race 1
10:10 - 10:30 Group 5 - 1956-1971 Le Mans Race 1
10:40 - 11:00 Group 6 - 1972-1982 Le Mans Race 1
11:05 - 11:25 Group 7 - 1955-1969 Saloon Race 1
11:30 - 11:50 Group 8 - 1966-1972 Historic Trans-Am Race 1
11:55 - 12:15 Group 9 - 1966-1985 Historic Formula One Race 1
12:20 - 12:40 Group 10 - 1981-1991 IMSA, GTO, Trans Am/1981-2005 Le Mans Prototypes & GT1 Race 1
12:40 - 1:20 Lunch, presented by Bonhams
12:50 - 1:10 VIP Laps
1:20 - 1:40 Group 1 - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Race 2
1:45 - 2:05 Group 2 - 1955-1966 SCCA Sports Racers Race 2
2:10 - 2:30 Group 3 - 1974-1979 Formula Atlantic Race 2
2:35 - 2:55 Group 4 - 1955-1966 SCCA Production Cars Race 2
3:00 - 3:20 Group 5 - 1956-1971 Le Mans Race 2
3:25 - 3:45 Group 6 - 1972-1982 Le Mans Race 2
3:55 - 4:15 Group 7 - 1955-1969 Saloon Race 2
4:20 - 4:40 Group 8 - 1966-1972 Historic Trans-Am Race 2
4:45 - 5:05 Group 9 - 1966-1985 Historic Formula One Race 2
5:10 - 5:30 Group 10 - 1981-1991 IMSA, GTO, Trans Am/1981-2005 Le Mans Prototypes & GT1 Race 2

Monday, August 15
Track Maintenance

Tuesday, August 16
6:00 - 12:30 Track Maintenance
9:00 - 6:00 Participant Registration - 1st floor of 3-story building at Start/Finish
11:30 - 12:30 Hispano Suiza - Debut
9:00 - 6:00 Tech Inspection - Entrant's paddock space
12:30 - 2:00 Hagerty Drive Program - Turn 5
1:00 - 1:45 Track Orientation - Classroom
2:00 - 2:25 Track Orientation - Vans on Track
2:30 - 4:20 Group Photo - Invited Cars
4:30 - 7:30 Hagerty Celebration of Motorsports

Wednesday, August 17
7:00 - 5:00 Registration & Will Call - S. Boundary Rd.
7:45 Mandatory Drivers Meeting Groups 1-7
8:20 - 8:45 Group 1 - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Practice
8:55 - 9:20 Group 2 - 1955-1966 SCCA Sports Racers Practice
9:30 - 9:55 Group 3 - 1974-1979 Formula Atlantic Practice
10:05 - 10:25 Corvette / Special Demo
10:35 - 11:00 Group 4 - 1955-1966 SCCA Production Cars Practice
11:10 - 11:25 Group 5 - Ragtime Racers Exhibition
11:35 - 12:00 Group 6 - 1923-1955 Le Mans Celebration Practice
12:10 - 12:35 Group 7 - 1956-1971 Le Mans Practice
12:30 Mandatory Drivers Meeting Groups 8-14
12:35 - 1:15 Lunch
12:45 - 1:20 Lucid / Special Demo
1:30 - 1:55 Group 8 - 1972-1982 Le Mans Practice
2:00 - 2:25 Group 9 - Le Mans Legends Exhibition
2:35 - 3:00 Group 10 - 1981-2005 Le Mans Prototypes & GT1 Practice
3:10 - 3:35 Group 11 - 1955-1969 Saloon Practice
3:45 - 4:10 Group 12 - 1966-1972 Historic Trans-Am Practice
4:20 - 4:45 Group 13 - 1966-1985 Historic Formula One Practice
4:55 - 5:20 Group 14 - 1981-1991 IMSA, GTO, Trans Am Practice
5:00 - 7:00 Welcome Reception - Café Le Mans
5:30 - 7:15 Lucid / Special Demo

Thursday, August 18
7:00 - 5:00 Registration & Will Call - S. Boundary Rd.
7:30 - 8:30 Lucid / Special Demo
8:45 - 9:10 Group 1 - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Qualifying
9:20 - 9:45 Group 2 - 1955-1966 SCCA Sports Racers Qualifying
9:55 - 10:20 Group 3 - 1974-1979 Formula Atlantic Qualifying
10:30 - 10:50 Corvette / Special Demo
10:55 - 11:20 Group 4 - 1955-1966 SCCA Production Cars Qualifing
11:30 -11:45 Group 5 - Ragtime Racers Exhibition
11:55 - 12:20 Group 6 - 1923-1955 Le Mans Celebration Qualifying
12:20 - 1:10 Lunch
12:30 - 12:50 Bentley Le Mans Tribute Laps
12:50 - 1:00 McLaren
1:10 - 1:35 Group 7 - 1956-1971 Le Mans Qualifying
1:45 - 2:10 Group 8 - 1972-1982 Le Mans Qualifying
2:20 - 2:45 Group 9 - Le Mans Legends Exhibition
2:55 - 3:20 Group 10 - 1981-2005 Le Mans Prototypes & GT1 Qualifying
3:30 - 3:55 Group 11 - 1955-1969 Saloon Qualifying
4:05 - 4:30 Group 12 - 1966-1972 Historic Trans-Am Qualifying
4:40 - 5:05 Group 13 - 1966-1985 Historic Formula One Qualifying
5:15 - 5:40 Group 14 - 1981-1991 IMSA, GTO, Trans Am Qualifying
5:50 - 7:00 Lucid / Special Demo

Friday, August 19
7:00 - 5:00 Registration & Will Call - S. Boundary Rd.
8:30 - 8:55 Group 1 - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Race
9:05 - 9:30 Group 2 - 1955-1966 SCCA Sports Racers Race
9:40 - 10:05 Group 3 - 1974-1979 Formula Atlantic Race
10:10 - 10:35 Group 4 - 1955-1966 SCCA Production Cars Race
10:45 - 11:00 Group 5 - Ragtime Racers Exhibition
11:05 - 11:20 Corvette / Special Demo
11:25 - 11:50 Group 6 - 1923-1955 Le Mans Celebration Race
12:00 - 12:25 Group 7 - 1956-1971 Le Mans Race
12:25 - 1:15 Lunch
12:30 -2:00 Quail Motorsport Rally
12:35 - 1:05 Champions' Club Lexus Pace Car Rides
1:15 - 1:40 Group 8 - 1972-1982 Le Mans Race
1:50 - 2:15 Group 9 - Le Mans Legends Exhibition
2:25 - 2:50 Group 10 - 1981-2005 Le Mans Prototypes & GT1 Race
3:00 - 3:25 Group 11 - 1955-1969 Saloon Race
Group 12 - 1966-1972 Historic Trans-Am Race
4:10 - 4:35 Group 13 - 1966-1985 Historic Formula One Race
3:35 - 4:00
4:45 - 5:10 Group 14 - 1981-1991 IMSA, GTO, Trans Am Race
5:00 - 8:00 RADwood in the Paddock - Hagerty Drivers Club

Saturday, August 20
7:00 - Noon Registration & Will Call - S. Boundary Rd.
7:30 - 8:05 Lucid / Special Demo
8:15 - 8:40 Group 1 - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Rolex Race
8:50 - 9:15 Group 2 - 1955-1966 SCCA Sports Racers Rolex Race
9:25 - 9:50 Group 3 - 1974-1979 Formula Atlantic Rolex Race
10:00 - 10:25 Group 4 - 1955-1966 SCCA Production Cars Rolex Race
10:30 - 11:00 Corvette Racing at Le Mans - Paddock Stage
10:35 - 10:50 Group 5 - Ragtime Racers Exhibition
10:50 - 11:00 Pagani Huayra R Debut
11:00 - 11:25 Group 6 - 1923-1955 Le Mans Celebration Rolex Race
11:35 - 12:00 Group 7 - 1956-1971 Le Mans Rolex Race
12:00 - 1:15 Lunch
12:00 - 12:30 Meet the Legends of Le Mans - Paddock Stage
12:10 - 12:40 VIP Lexus Pace Cars
12:45 - 1:15 Audi Reveal - Tom Kristensen
1:15 Invocation / National Anthem
1:20 Group 8 - Le Mans Style Start
1:30 - 2:00 Le Mans Legends Autograph Session - Paddock Stage
1:25 - 1:50 Group 8 - 1972-1982 Le Mans Rolex Race
2:00 - 2:25 Group 9 - Le Mans Legends Exhibition
2:35 - 3:00 Group 10 - 1981-2005 Le Mans Prototypes & GT1 Rolex Race
3:00 - 3:15 Champions' Club Lexus Pace Car Rides
3:20 - 3:45 Group 11 - 1955-1969 Saloon Rolex Race
3:55 - 4:20 Group 12 - 1966-1972 Historic Trans-Am Rolex Race
4:30 - 4:55 Group 13 - 1966-1985 Historic Formula One Rolex Race
5:05 - 5:30 Group 14 - 1981-1991 IMSA, GTO, Trans Am Rolex Race
5:45 Prize Giving
5:40 - 6:40 Audi Media Laps
6:45 - 7:45 Lucid Media Laps

Sunday, August 21
7:00 a.m. Gates open (A Road and South Boundary)
7:00 - 11:00 Cars & Coffee
8:00 - 8:30 Cars & Coffee Parade Laps
8:15 Mandatory Drivers Meeting
8:30 - 8:50 Lexus VIP Pace Car Rides - Turn 11
9:00 - 11:15 Hillclimb Timed Sessions 1 and 2 - 60 cars @1 min. intervals
11:00 - 3:00 Paddock Party
11:20 - 12:10 Pagani Customer Laps
12:15 - 12:30 People's Choice Hillclimb Shootout
12:30 - 1:30 Pagani Customer Laps
1:00 Awards presentation
1:30 - 2:30 Lucid Media Laps
2:00 Paddock Load Out

[ted]

First 60 of 250 Sunday hill climb entries.

1953 Porsche Cooper Pooper
1995 Porsche Gunther Werks Speedster
1962 Lotus 23
1960 Cooper Mini
1964 Lotus Elan
1959 Fiat 600
1971 Porsche 911 Glockler ST
1971 Porsche 908/3 Spyder
1990 Porsche 962C
1925 Bugatti Type 35
1960 Austin Healey BN4
1954 Lotus 17
1960 Lola Mk. II Jr.
1963 Lotus 23B
1960 Alfa Romeo SZ
1965 Fiberfab Stingray
2022 Porsche 911 GT2 RS "Manthey 25"
1989 RVF CTR "Yellowbird"
2010 Chevrolet NASCAR
1967 Chevrolet Corvette
1966 Alfa Romeo GTV
1976 Lotus 77 F1
1961 Cooper Monaco
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1970 Datsun 240Z
1976 Penske PC4
1965 Mini Cooper
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window
1965 BMW 1800Ti
1973 Chevron B23
1963 Ford Falcon
1961 Cooper T56 F.Jr.
1959 Echinada
1976 DeKon Monza
1966 Ford RS200 Evo
2009 Porsche RSR
1965 Alfa Romeo TI
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid
Doc Hudson
1967 Porsche 910
1960 Porsche 356 Roadster