The Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) and the County of Monterey have announced that Rolex Watch USA is extending its title sponsorship of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Rolex has been title sponsor of the internationally acclaimed event since 2010 (above, Jim Williams photo), when the event was renamed the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. This year\u2019s event takes place August 23-26.<\/p>\n
\u201cRolex has been a valued partner for many years and we appreciate their support and commitment to the sport of historic racing,\u201d commented Gillian Campbell, senior vice president of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. \u201cWith the Rolex team\u2019s guidance, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion continues to be recognized as one of the most respected events of its kind in the world and a cornerstone of the Monterey Classic Car Week. And for participants, the Rolex Drivers Club provides a relaxed respite and is one of the highlights of the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each August, tens of thousands of motoring enthusiasts make a pilgrimage to the scenic coast of Monterey and to the iconic race facility to see the world\u2019s finest vintage racecars in action. The event traditionally attracts nearly 1,000 entry requests ranging from the early 1900s through the early 1990s. Each application undergoes a rigorous selection process to ensure that the car is historically accurate, has race provenance and is mechanically correct to the period in which it originally ran.<\/p>\n
Like a museum revving to life, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrates motorsport history for four full racing, and this year Nissan will be the featured marque, the first Asian auto manufacturer to be so honored. The event\u2019s bustling paddock is open to everyone, where featured attractions include Q&A sessions with legends, special exhibition laps and a full marketplace of vendors exhibiting a wide range of automobilia and products.<\/p>\n