Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Named Motorsport Event of the Year Finalist by the International Historic Motoring Awards

Photo by Stephan Cooper

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, which this year celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Historic Racing at Laguna Seca, today was named a finalist in the Motorsport Event of the Year category by the prestigious International Historic Motoring Awards, presented by Lockton. Finalists will gather in London for the black-tie awards gala at the Peninsula Hotel on Nov. 22 to celebrate the very best in the classic and collector car world.

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion previously won the award in 2022 for its celebration and kickoff to the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“This is a monumental honor for the many participants who bring their historic cars to race, our sponsors who annually support the event, and our many volunteers, Advisory Council members and the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca team who pour their passion into ensuring the event’s success,” commented John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “It is particularly rewarding as the Rolex Reunion signaled the official transfer from the County of Monterey to Friends of Laguna Seca, a non-profit organization that is entrusted in taking this iconic circuit to a heightened new level that has never been seen before.”

The centerpiece of the paddock was an incredible display of 29 race cars representing the past marques over 50 years. This carefully curated collection, that will likely never be seen together again, attracted consistent crowds of enthusiasts, families and journalists who enjoyed these moments in history.

Historic racing in Monterey began in 1974 with just 66 cars for a one-day race as a complement to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Founded by Steven Earle, the Monterey Historic Automobile Races became the standard bearer for all major historic race events that followed. Rebranded as the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in 2010 and under new ownership, the event now accepts approximately 400 entries and continues to uphold the same strict authenticity, period history and car preparation, and driving standards.