Guest Writer
Guest Writer Writer
1/29/21 3:52 p.m.
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From Barry Toepke, director of Heritage Events & Public Relations at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

For years, old race cars were just that: Forgotten machines relegated to museums, private collections, left covered in dusty garages and even tucked away in barns. There wasn&rsq…

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dougie
dougie HalfDork
1/29/21 9:38 p.m.

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion was one of the funnest events I've competed in. Sure it's a real circus at the track with the huge crowds, but it's a spectacular car show in every direction. I pitted next to some really cool people. We all treated each like family, I had a few mechanical issues and got help from three different racers nearby. I had more people offer to help then I ever recalled before. The hardest thing about the event is getting lodging for the week and scheduling time for all the events, car shows, auctions, etc. you might want to see while still making it back to the track in time for pre-grid.

Tom1200
Tom1200 SuperDork
1/31/21 8:57 p.m.

In reply to dougie :

Very cool, didn't know you'd done that.

My Datsun is a converted street car so it has 0 provenance.

The F500 as some good race history but having been built in 1987 I seriously doubt these cars will ever be eligible.

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