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This year\u2019s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrated the 60th<\/sup> anniversary of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca rather than a featured marque. The centerpiece of the paddock was the Racing Through the Decades feature display of a dozen racecars pertinent to the history of the raceway, including the Ferrari Testa Rossa that Pete Lovely drove to the overall victory at the track’s inaugural event in November 1957.<\/p>\n

Beyond the 550 vintage racecars competing at the event, several fan activities and special attractions were also featured, as “Mr. Le Mans,” Tom Kristensen, made spirited exhibition runs in an Audi R8 LMP1 and later shared stories with three-time World Champion Jackie Stewart and ace broadcaster Mike Joy on the Paddock Showcase stage during Saturday\u2019s Picnic in the Paddock. Two-time World Champion\u00a0Mika H\u00e4kkinen lapped the circuit each day in the same McLaren M23B (above) with which Emerson Fittipaldi won the 1974 World Championship, then later engaged in a Question & Answer session in the paddock. The Formula Junior group continued its Diamond Jubilee World Tour with a huge outing of 64 Formula Junior entries across two separate run groups. A special television broadcast of the event, produced by The Enthusiast Network, will air on CBS Sports Network on August 24 at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

During Sunday\u2019s award presentations, the Spirit of Monterey Award, for the driver or entrant who excels in the spirit of the weekend, was presented to a driver who had participated in the first event at the track in 1957, Dr. Lee Talbot. Competing in his 1967 Ginetta G4 sports car at age 87 with the same spry enthusiasm he had for motorsports six decades earlier, the accomplished racer and environmental science scholar from McLean, Virginia, demonstrated the passion, prestige and history that was tangible throughout the event. The winners of the remaining awards are listed below, along with the winners of the various racing groups..<\/p>\n

Next year\u2019s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion will take place one week later than usual, on August 23-26, 2018.<\/p>\n

Rolex Reunion Award Winners<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Paddock Display <\/strong>\u2013 Presented to the best paddock display representative of the era – Del Monte Trophy Group\u2019s Doug Sallen and Rob Manson on Q Row<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Stand 21 <\/strong>\u2013 Awarded to the Most Period Authentic look – Ron Goodman, 1954 Porsche 356 (Group 1B)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Ken Miles Trophy – <\/strong>Sponsored by Judy Yedor in memory of Cy Yedor and presented for the representation of a vintage car under 1500cc – Don Baldocchi, 1954 Nardi Crosley (Group 5A)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Gary Byrd Foundation \u2013 <\/strong>Presented to a driver in the Pre-War group: – Richard Morrison, 1939 Lagonda V12 (Group 2A)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Henry Ford Trophy <\/strong>\u2013 Presented to the most significant Ford-powered entry – Lorne Leibel, 1965 Shelby Cobra (Group 4B)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The John Fitch Corvette Excellence Award <\/strong>\u2013 Presented to the most significant Corvette – Tony Hart, 1963 Corvette (Group 4B)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Phil Remington Award <\/strong>\u2013 Sponsored by Ford Motor Company and is presented to the mechanic who demonstrates exceptional skill – Mark Bahner (monocoque specialist)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Formula Junior Awards \u2013 <\/strong>Presented for racing in the Formula Junior Diamond Jubilee:<\/p>\n

Group 2B <\/strong>\u2013 Top three selected in 1958-1960 Formula Juniors (front engine with drum brakes): 1. Ray Mallock, 1960 U2 Mk2; 2. Joe Colasacco, 1959 Stanguellini; 3. Jac Nellemanm, 1959 Alfa Dana<\/p>\n

Group 2B <\/strong>\u2013 Top three selected in 1958-1960 Formula Junior (rear engine with drum brakes): 1. Chris Drake, 1961 Elva 300; 2. David Watkins, 1962 Elfin; 3. Marc Nichols, 1960 Kieft<\/p>\n

Group 5B <\/strong>\u2013 Top selections in the 1961-1963 Formula Junior (rear engine with disc brakes): 1. Danny Baker, 1963 Lotus 27; 2. Art Hebert, 1963 Lola Mk5A; 3. Mark Shaw, 1963 Brabham BT6<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Bonhams Cup <\/strong>\u2013 Presented to participants in the featured morning races that best exemplifies the spirit of the event:<\/p>\n

Race 5A <\/strong>\u2013 Jeffrey O\u2019Neil, 1953 Jaguar C-Type<\/p>\n

Race 6B <\/strong>\u2013 Michael Kaleel, 1962 Lola Mk1<\/p>\n

Race 7B <\/strong>\u2013 Michael Malone, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette<\/p>\n

Race 8A <\/strong>\u2013 Wade Carter, 1984 Porsche 962<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Formula Junior Special Recognition \u2013 <\/strong>Presented for bringing a spectacular grid of Formula Juniors to Monterey – Duncan Rabagliati<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Vic Edelbrock Jr. Award – <\/strong>Presented to the most outstanding V8-powered entry – Gary Goeringer, 1957 Ford Thunderbird (Group 1B)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Chairman\u2019s Award \u2013 <\/strong>Presented to the entrant whose car has historical significance to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca – Michael Doyle, 1962 Jaguar E-Type (Group 4B)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Founders Trophy \u2013 <\/strong>Presented to the person who richly personifies historic racing – Philip Mendelovitz, 1967 Datsun 2000 (Group 3B) and 1989 Datsun 240SX (Group 7B)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Rolex Award for Excellence \u2013 <\/strong>Presented for Overall Excellence in each race category, as determined by an independent panel of judges:<\/p>\n

Saturday Race Recipients<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 1A \u2013 Luca Maciucescu – 1934 Ford Granite State Special Rolex Race 2A \u2013 Hans Hugenholtz – 1950 Talbot T26C<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 3A \u2013 Tony Wang – 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 4A \u2013 Kiel Hogan – 1976 Dekon Monza<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 5A \u2013 David Nelson – 1955 Triumph TR2<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 6A \u2013 Keith Frieser – 1972 Lola T290<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 7A \u2013 Richard Dean – 1970 Chevron B16<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 8A \u2013 Jonathan Bomarito – 1989 Mazda 767-B<\/p>\n

Sunday Race Recipients <\/strong><\/p>\n

Rolex Race 1B \u2013 Kevin Adair – 1959 Austin Healey 300S<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 2B \u2013 Jac Nellemann – 1959 Alfa Dana<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 3B \u2013 Olga Neulist Reindlova – 1969 Porsche 911<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 4B \u2013 Pete Whitehead – 1964 Iso Rivolta GT<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 5B \u2013 Mitch McCullough – 1962 Lotus 22<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 6B \u2013 Robert Engberg – 1957 Elva MkII<\/p>\n

Rolex Race 7B \u2013 Chris Liebenberg -s 1991 Ford Mustang<\/p>\n

Saturday Race Winners<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Group 1A \u2013<\/strong> Pre-1940 Sports Racing and Touring Cars –\u00a0Luca Maciucescu \u2013 1934 Granite State Special<\/p>\n

Group 2A \u2013<\/strong> 1927-1951 Racing Cars –\u00a0Paddins Dowling \u2013 1934 ERA R2A<\/p>\n

Group 3A \u2013<\/strong> 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc –\u00a0Dyke Ridgley \u2013 1960 Chaparral 1<\/p>\n

Group 4A \u2013<\/strong> 1973-1981 FIA, IMSA GT, GTX, AAGT Cars –\u00a0Bruce Canepa \u2013 1979 Porsche 935<\/p>\n

Group 5A \u2013<\/strong> 1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT Cars –\u00a0Dave Zurlinden \u2013 1953 Tatum GMC Special<\/p>\n

Group 6A \u2013<\/strong> 1970-1984 Sports Racing Cars under 2100cc –\u00a0Timothy de Silva \u2013 1978 Osella PA8<\/p>\n

Group 7A \u2013<\/strong> 1963-1973 FIA Manufacturers Championship Cars –\u00a0Chris MacAllister \u2013 1973 Gulf Mirage<\/p>\n

Group 8A \u2013<\/strong> 1981-1991 IMSA GTP Cars –\u00a0Charles Nearburg \u2013 1991 AAR Eagle MkIII GTP<\/p>\n

Sunday Race Winners<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Group 1B \u2013<\/strong> 1955-1962 GT Cars –\u00a0Kevin Adair \u2013 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 S<\/p>\n

Group 2B \u2013<\/strong> 1958-1960 Formula Junior (front engine and drum brakes) –\u00a0Chris Drake \u2013 1961 Elva 300<\/p>\n

Group 3B \u2013<\/strong> 1961-1966 GT Cars under 2500cc –\u00a0Patrick Long \u2013 1968 Porsche 911 T\/R<\/p>\n

Group 4B \u2013<\/strong> 1963-1966 GT Cars over 2500cc –\u00a0Lorne Leibel \u2013 1965 AC Cobra<\/p>\n

Group 5B \u2013<\/strong> 1961-1963 Formula Junior (disc brakes) –\u00a0Danny Baker \u2013 1963 Lotus 27<\/p>\n

Group 6B \u2013<\/strong> 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars under 3000cc –\u00a0Cameron Healy \u2013 1953 Porsche-Cooper \u201cPooper\u201d<\/p>\n

Group 7B \u2013<\/strong> 1973-1991 IMSA GTU, GTO, Trans-Am Cars –\u00a0Bill Ookerlund \u2013 1991 Chevrolet Camaro<\/p>\n

For complete details please visit www.MazdaRaceway.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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