CARS GLOBALMAG September 2016 | Page 77

A 1965 Lola T70 MK II on track at Laguna Seca Photo Rolex / Stephane Cooper A 1962 Jaguar XKE Coupe followed by a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente at the Monterey Motorsport Reunion Photo Rolex / Stephane Cooper Traditionally held on the third Sunday in August since 1972, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is not the only classic car event held on the Monterey Peninsula. In fact the Monterey Classic Car Week consists of four official gatherings, among these the Monterey Motorsports Reunion is the largest and is staged at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the scene of America’s golden years of sports car racing since 1957. The event relives motor sport history with racing at the iconic and demanding circuit