2024 Monterey Kickoff: Today’s the day

Photography Credit: Kristina Cilia

Come one, come all!

Today, August 13, is our Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff Presented by Sunoco, our annual celebration marking the start of Monterey Car Week in which we fill downtown Pacifica Grove with stunning classic cars, splendid weather and hundreds of enthusiasts just like you.


But wait, it gets better: Spectator entry is free–so make sure you bring a friend or two with you.

Our annual welcome party takes place from 1-5 p.m. The full event schedule is as follows:

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Will-call open
  • 12:00 pm: Lighthouse Ave. closes to all traffic. All cars, including registered cars, must be removed. All cars left after this time will be towed (click here for information on how to retrieve your towed car).
  • 12:30 pm: Gates open for pre-registered vehicles. Vehicles that haven’t pre-registered will not be admitted to the show.
  • 1:00 pm: Gates close to all car traffic. If you are registered for the show and aren’t in line to enter before this time, you will not be admitted to the show. Spectators on foot are welcome at this time.
  • 1:30 pm: Judging begins.
  • 4:00 pm: Awards ceremony. Winners must be present to receive prizes.
  • 5:00 pm: Show ends, gates open to all traffic.

(All times are Pacific Daylight Time. Schedule subject to change without notice.)

To make viewing easier, we've divided the cars on display into blocks based on country of origin: Germany, England, America, Japan and Italy.

For more information about the 2024 Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff, visit montereykickoff.com.

The Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff is presented by Sunoco, with car blocks presented by Moss MotorsCenterline International and National Parts Depot, in association with Mecum AuctionsReliable CarriersFrontline CarsGriot’s Garage and Racing to End Alzheimer’s, with trophies from The Monarch Pub. Special thanks to Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay and the city of Pacific Grove for making this event possible.

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Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
8/13/24 9:08 a.m.

And feel free to post any photos you take during the event here in the comments.

I know I'm looking forward to seeing all of this year's entrants.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/13/24 1:20 p.m.

Getting downtown Pacific Grove ready for our guests.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/13/24 6:21 p.m.

Hello, everyone. :)

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
8/14/24 10:14 a.m.

And we have our winners:

https://classicmotorsports.com/news/aston-martin-db5-wins-2024-monterey-kickoff-best-of-show/

Thank you to everyone who participated, we can't wait to see you all next year!

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