Erik BonneyThe 2024 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion again transformed the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca into a living museum of motorsport history. The Swiss watchmaker’s iconic crown is a fixture at some of the world’s most prestigious racing events, from the grueling Daytona 24 Hours and legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans to the high-speed drama of Formula 1 and the World Endurance Championship. But Rolex’s dedication to the spirit of racing isn’t limited to the present; it extends deep into the past, supporting events celebrating motorsport’s rich history. Since becoming a partner of the Pebble Beach Concours in 1997, Rolex has been a critical player in Monterey Car Week, including the revered Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
Widely considered the most significant on-track gathering of historic competition cars in the world, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca is the heartbeat of Monterey Car Week. Held annually in August, it brings together a curated collection of racing legends, from pre-war icons to the fire-breathing machines that defined mid-century motorsport. This year’s reunion is particularly special, marking the 50th anniversary of the event that first roared to life in 1974.
The original flyer from that inaugural reunion promised spectators a chance to “thrill to the roar of fire-belching track burners of the remembered past,” featuring the cars that made names like Nuvolari, Fangio, Hill, and Moss legendary. Fast forward to 2024, and that promise remains the essence of the event. As vintage racing machines tackle the challenging corkscrew of Laguna Seca, the roar of engines and the smell of high-octane fuel transport attendees back to an era when racing was raw, daring, and utterly captivating.
The 2024 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is not just a tribute to the past; it’s a living, breathing celebration of the cars, drivers, and heritage that have shaped motorsport into the global phenomenon it is today. As always, Rolex’s commitment to excellence ensures that this year’s gathering will be one for the ages, blending history with the thrill of the race in a way only the Reunion can.
Enjoy some fantastic photos of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion below:
1967 Mercury Cougar – Michael Eisenberg
1969 Crossle 16F – John Acampora
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 – William Connor, Hans Hugenholtz
1976 Ferrari 312 T2 – Chris MacAllister
1976 Lotus 77 – Chris Locke
1976 March 761 – Nick Griot
1982 March F1 – Octavio Rincon
Lynn Park Cobras
1915 Ford T Racer – Ed Archer
1916 Hudson Super Six – Eric Ramos
1920 Ford T Racer – Chris Kent
1952 Jaguar C Type – Jensen Button
1954 Warrior Bristol One-Off – Jack Perkins and 1952 Jaguar XK 120 OTS – James Alder
1954 Warrior Bristol One-Off – Jack Perkins
1958 Devin SS – Nick Colonna
1958 Lister Knobbley – Al Arciero
1960 Special Sorrell Larkin – Doug Brower
1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta – Ned Spieker and 1960 Lola MK 1A – Robert Davis
