ROLEX Monterey Motorsports Reunion Ft. Maserati 100th Anniversary: Aug 14-17

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What: Described as a museum springing to life, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is a cornerstone of the Monterey Peninsula’s Classic Car Week. Approximately 550 vehicles are invited to compete in the world’s premier motoring event, and are accepted based on the car’s authenticity, race provenance and period correctness.

This year, the 100th anniversary of the iconic Italian automaker – Maserati – will be the featured marque.

When: August 14-17, 2014

Tickets: Advance purchase general admission starts at $50 (Friday), three-day passes are $130 and both include a complimentary souvenir magazine. General admission and paddock is free for Children 12 and under with a paying adult. Hospitality packages range from $200-$510.

Parking: Free parking available. Preferred Parking: $75.

Race Groups:

Pre-1940 Sports Racing and Touring Cars
1927-1951 Racing Cars
1955-1962 GT Cars
1963-1966 GT Cars over 2500cc
1973-1981 FIA, IMSA GT, GTX AAGT, GTU Cars
1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc
1966-1972 Trans-Am
1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars under 2000cc
1970-1979 Sports Racing cars under 2000cc
1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT Cars
1963-1972 FIA Mfg. Championship
1981-1990 FIA Mfg. Championship, IMSA GTP/1980-1991 GTO
1961-1966 GT Cars under 2500cc
1963-1974 Can-Am & USRRC
1974-1980 Formula Atlantic

Gates: Open at 7 a.m.

TV Times: Fox Sports 1 has the broadcasting rights to this event. Air dates and times will be announced in August.

More Info: 800-327-7322

BMW Entries:
1935 315/1 Special
1970 Alpina 2002ti
1969 2002
1977 320i Turbo
1973 CSL
1980 M1 IMSA Group 4
1975 3.0 CSL Group 4
1978 M1 Procar



Here are some images from 2013 (Courtesy of Mazda Raceway)











More (added 08/14/14)

[954Stealth]

So, you know what a 2002 looks like (you better if you're a member of this forum), but whats a 315-1?

This is it (I'd love to see this on the corkscrew at Laguna Seca):

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Who knows their automobiles enough to identify these two iconic machines?

[3798j]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

Who knows their automobiles enough to identify these two iconic machines?

250F and Tipo61 "Birdcage"

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by 3798j

250F and Tipo61 "Birdcage"

Yes!
The Tipo61 was designed by Mr. Alfieri who is the namesake for the recently revealed concept car:
http://www.maserati.com/maserati/en/...ncept-car.html

and the 250 is the car that brought the legendary Juan M. Fangio multiple victories

[954Stealth]

BMW Enters Three Fan Favorite Race Cars At The 2014 Rolex Monterey (BMW Group Pressclub USA)


Today BMW announced that it will run three BMW USA Classic race cars in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on August 14-17. The entries include the famous No. 25 BMW 3.0 CSL, the BMW ALPINA 2002ti, and the BMW M1 IMSA Group 4. Fans and media are encouraged to follow along on Twitter BMWUSAClassic.


The No. 25 BMW 3.0 CSL Group 4 won the 1975 12 Hours of Sebring and was honored in March of this year with a Class win at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. This 3.0 CSL is one of five BMW Motorsport chassis built and campaigned in North America in the 1975 & 1976 IMSA Camel GT Series in Group 4 and 5 specifications. Campaigned under the racing numbers 24 and 25, the CSL enjoyed considerable success, winning at Sebring, Riverside, Laguna Seca, Daytona and Talladega in 1975. At the Rolex Reunion, the BMW 3.0 CSL No. 25 will be driven by BMW of North America President and CEO, Ludwig Willisch. Willisch will run in Group 5A:1973-1981 FIA, IMSA with races on Saturday, August 16th at 10:25am and 3:30pm.

The second entry is the newly-restored 1970 BMW ALPINA 2002ti. This racing 2002ti was built by German BMW constructor and race team ALPINA GmbH in 1970. In late 1970, the car was sold to Vasek Polak BMW of Hermosa Beach, California. The car was campaigned in the 1971 and 1972 seasons and then retired. It spent the next 24 years in storage before being purchased by BMW of North America. The car has now been restored to original 1970 BMW ALPINA Team Orange with Semi-Gloss Black hood and rear deck livery with the help of ALPINA. The car will be raced by Road & Track Executive Editor and vintage racer, Sam Smith. Smith will run in Group 2B:1963-1972 FIA Manufacturers Championship with races on Sunday, August 17th at 8:40am and 1:30pm.

The final BMW entry in the annual event is the No. 2 BMW M1 IMSA Group 4 that was campaigned by BMW of North America at the 24 Hours of Daytona and Mosport during the 1981 season and driven by the likes of David Hobbs, Mark Surer, and Dieter Quester.

As racing regulations evolved in the mid-Seventies, BMW Motorsport saw an opportunity to challenge arch-rival Porsche in a new racing series by designing andmanufacturing a purpose-built race car and offering a street version for sale to the public, as stipulated by the rules. The BMW M1, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and powered by a Paul Rosche-designed 3.5-liter, twin-cam 6-cylinder “M88” engine, mounted amid-ship, debuted at the 1978 Paris Auto Show to the admiration of the world’s motoring press. However, development and production delays with outside contractors caused its appearance to coincide with the demise of the racing formula for which it was created. The quick thinking solution was the fast and furious ProCar Series which preceded European Formula 1 races.

A few of the M1 ProCars were imported to the US, modified for endurance racing and successfully raced in the popular IMSA GTO Series. BMW of North America only entered its M1 IMSA Group 4 in the longer races of the 1981 season as company’s racing program shifted focus to the new M1/C prototype for the shorter races. This M1 IMSA Group 4 (Chassis No. 4301223) was the spare car for the BMW of North America team and appears to have seen limited racing action. The No. 2 M1 IMSA Group 4 will be driven by Motor Trend Magazine’s resident pro driver Randy Pobst. Pobst will also run in Group 5A with Willisch with races on Saturday, August 16th at 10:25am and 3:30pm.

[954Stealth]

Neat video:

http://instagram.com/p/rdcgUsMEaa/

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From the BMW press release:

1975 12 Hours of Sebring and 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance winning 3.0 CSL No. 25 to race at Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion



and, of course, these beauties

[954Stealth]

This is the #75 Nissan 300ZX that won at Le Mans in '94. It'll be at the Reunion...




In addition the Nissan tents will also include the new 370Z NISMO and GT-R NISMO

[954Stealth]

I have 2 words for this car: Holy Grail.

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO





Bonhams will be previewing this car this week.

[954Stealth]

Press Release

11.08.2014

Media Alert: BMW Media Preview of Three Key Vehicles Prior to Public Unveilings During Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

•BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition – prior to its crossing the block at the Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding and Company on Saturday.


•BMW Vision Future Luxury – prior to its North American premiere on the concept car lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday.


•30th Anniversary BMW M5 – prior to its appearances at Legends of the Autobahn on Friday and the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion on Saturday and Sunday.


•Thursday, August 14 5:00pm - BMW Villa – Pebble Beach


BMW is pleased to invite credentialed media to a press preview prior to the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Three significant cars will be previewed before their public unveilings later that weekend. Speakers will include Ludwig Willisch, President & CEO – BMW of North America and Karim Habib, Head of BMW Automobile Design for the BMW Group.



BMW Vision Future Luxury

Offering a glimpse into the long-term view of modern luxury for the BMW brand, the BMW Vision Future Luxury stands for a forward-looking fusion of exclusivity and innovation as well as a driving experience that is at once emotional and exclusive. All of this is conveyed through its groundbreaking exterior and interior design along with its innovative technology, a pioneering lightweight engineering concept and a seamlessly integrated user interface and driving experience that caters to the needs of all occupants at once. “The design of the BMW Vision Future Luxury is the messenger of our philosophy of modern luxury, one in which innovative technologies play a key and vital role. These innovations deliver a new, multifaceted luxury experience that spans intelligent lightweight engineering, innovative interior design and a radically new user interface design,” says Karim Habib, Head of BMW Design, summing up the design approach to the BMW Vision Future Luxury.



BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition

In celebration of the US arrival of the BMW i8, the world’s most innovative sports car, a one-of-a-kind 2014 BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition during the annual Pebble Beach Auctions at Pebble Beach on Saturday, August 16. Proceeds of the sale will go to the Pebble Beach Company Foundation and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition will be distinguished by a unique paint scheme and interior treatment as well as other features that will make it unlike any other BMW i8 in the world. The BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition will be sold by Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The 2014 BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition will feature BMW Individual Frozen Grey Metallic exterior paint. The unique interior will boast Dalbergia Brown leather upholstery, which is tanned using dye derived from plant extracts. The upholstery is accented with stitching in BMW i Blue. The Pure Impulse Tera World interior includes other trim accents in BMW i Blue, including the seat belts, as well as having “BMW i8” embossed into the front headrests. A number of US firsts will be included with this special edition including laser headlights, pending government approval, a BMW i8 Display key as well as the first BMW Charging Station, professional edition.



30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5

The BMW M5 “30 Jahre M5” will be produced in a limited run of 300 examples worldwide, and 30 of them will be imported to the United States. With an output of 600hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, it will not only be the most powerful M5 ever sold but also the most powerful BMW production model ever.

Featuring a Frozen Dark Silver Metallic exterior, part of the BMW Individual palette of hues, the 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5 is also identified with Black Chrome “30 Jahre M5” (German for 30 years of the M5) badges, appearing on the kidney grill surrounds, the front fenders, door handles and twin dual exhaust pipes. The exterior of the 30th Anniversary Edition M5 is further complemented by 20 inch, bi-color M light-alloy wheels.

“30 Jahre M5” badges are also featured in the interior, with a 1/300 identification number integrated into the Aluminum Trace trim strip on the front passenger side of the cockpit.

A black Alcantara/Leather combination graces the M multifunctional seats which also include embroidered “30 Jahre M5” badges. The center console and the door panels are also covered in black Alcantara, while the headliner features Alcantara Anthracite.



Press Conference Details

Thursday, August 14

Cocktails Beginning at 5:00pm
Press Conference 6:00pm – 6:30pm



The BMW Villa
1463 Cypress Dr (corner of Cypress Dr. and Stevenson Dr.)
Pebble Beach, CA



To confirm your attendance, please contact Dave Buchko at dave.buchko@bmwna.com or by text at 201-321-6857.

[954Stealth]

I've heard that you might get to see this animal




and here's that '34 Tipo




The Schedule starting with Wednesday for this week:

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1955 410 Sport

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[Sebringjetta]

never been to this event and always wondered if it was worth the drive and $

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

never been to this event and always wondered if it was worth the drive and $

I would 100% say go!

[DieGrüneHölle]

Each year I plan to go to the Historic races and attend The Quail. But something always comes up. Maybe next year.

[954Stealth]

Lots of updates here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1023233