Salinas, Calif.—The 39th Annual Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion was held on the weekend of August 16-19, 2012 at California’s storied Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, located just a short distance away from beautiful Monterey, California. Over 500 historic automobiles of varied marques were entered as representatives of a time when racing was simpler and in some ways, more genteel. Some participants would seriously compete while others were just there to show off their pride and joy, getting in some valuable track time that granted bragging rights for those who completed laps at a challenging world class racetrack.

17 groups of cars ran on the 11 turn 2.238 mile road course, which includes the famous “Corkscrew” at Turns 8 and 8A, that produced some exciting racing over the weekend, coupled with straights and corners named after world-renowned drivers of the past.

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The 39th Reunion celebrated one of the greatest masterminds of automobile history;

Carroll Shelby; an American icon whose individual contributions to automotive lore and product development can never be understated or underrated.

To learn more about Carroll Shelby(1923-2012) click:http://www.carrollshelby.com/#/1923-1951

A total of 45 Cobras and Shelby GT 350’s took to the racetrack over the course of the weekend, a rare and unforgettable site that that occurs rarely anywhere in the world. On the raceway grounds, a tent was erected to honor Carroll Shelby’s numerous creations over the years,demonstrating the development of different models: in particular the world renowned Cobra that rose from humble beginnings to a world-class machine that dominated most of the racing series events it was ever entered into.

Coupled with fan-oriented weekend activities, hundreds of cars, ranging from a 1915 Ford Model T racer to a late 80’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Ford Thunderbird NASCAR Sprint Cup Car rolled out on to the starting grid to re-experience the roots of their heritage. A total of 500 automobiles where divided into 17 race groups, each with 20 minute race sessions. Every car was examined to ensure its authenticity and historical appearance before being accepted into competition and grouped according to age and engine size. The purpose being to encourage the restoration, preservation and celebration of yesterdays race cars for future generations to enjoy.

The running order for race days on Saturday and Sunday:
Pre 1940 Sports Racing and Touring Cars
1929 - 1940 Racing Cars
1955 - 1961 Sports Racing Cars under 2000cc
1955 - 1961 Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc
1947 - 1955 Sports Racing and GT Cars
1955 - 1962 GT Cars
1961 - 1966 GT Cars under 2500cc
1963 - 1966 GT Cars over 2500cc
1958 - 1963 Formula Junior Cars
1960 - 1968 Sports Racing USRRC Cars
1964 - 1969 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
1966 - 1972 Trans Am
1970 - 1976 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
1973 - 1982 IMSA GT, GTX AAGT Cars
1981 - 1989 FIA Mfg. Championship & IMSA GTP
1966 - 1983 Formula 1
1969 - 1974 Can-Am

For Complete Results:
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/race-results/race-results-rolex-monterey-motorsports-reunion