The motorsports enthusiasts here at Hagerty have long been disciples of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. While you can set up a beach chair at any given intersection throughout the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Valley and see exotics and classic European beauties cruise by, it’s not quite the same as hearing vintage racers whizz by at full song, doing what they were built to do.
Apart from the 1966–72 Trans Am Class, each of the 14 classes taking part in the 20-minute qualifying session has tremendous variety. E-Types run alongside small-block-powered Cobras, Corvettes, and Chevy-powered Italians like Iso Grifos and Bizzarrini 5300GT Stradas.
1966 Chevrolet Corvette leads a pack around turn 2 at Laguna Seca Brandan Gillogly
1965 Cobra Daytona Brandan Gillogly
1965 Iso Rivolta Grifo GT Brandan Gillogly
1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Brandan Gillogly
1965 Fiberfab Stingray Centurion Brandan Gillogly
If you’re more a fan of open-wheel racing, Laguna Seca has you covered as well, with vintage Formula 1 and Indy cars in their own groups.
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1970 Eagle Indy car Brandan Gillogly
1964 Huffaker MG Liquid Suspension Special Brandan Gillogly
1967 Lotus 49 Formula 1 Brandan Gillogly
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We took thousands of photos and there are still loads to sort through, but for now, here are some of our favorite race shots from our favorite classes. If you get a chance, we encourage you to attend the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in 2022, and take it from us: If you want to hear the action, stick near the straightaway. If you want to see action, try turns two and three; and if you want a classic view with plenty of shade, it’s the Corkscrew all the way. Until next year, enjoy our favorite race action photos!
Wynn’s 1984 Porsche 962:F01 Brandan Gillogly
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1990 AAR Eagle HF89 Brandan Gillogly
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1987 Spice GTP Brandan Gillogly
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Brandan Gillogly
1961 Cooper Monaco 1959 Lotus 17 Brandan Gillogly
1959 Echidna Sports Racer Brandan Gillogly
1959 Lister Corvette Brandan Gillogly
1962 Elva MKVI Brandan Gillogly
1958 Lotus Eleven SII Brandan Gillogly
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1960 Special SR-200 Sorrell:Larken Brandan Gillogly