RMMGS4

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Monterey Historics August 19, 2006

It's appropriate that as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca celebrates its 50th Anniversary the longest running event on the schedule celebrates the history of automobile racing. This year's marque highlights Indy Roadsters, bringing to life the original open-wheelers and bringing the spirit of Indy back to the Central California Coast.

The Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races are the largest event held during the renowned classic car weekend in Monterey California. More than 40,000 visitors worldwide annually attend the Historic Races.

The Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races are a tribute of motor racing history, historic automobiles and the people who made them. Each year, more than 375 of the finest historic race and sports cars are entered in 14 race groups that span nearly every era of motorsports history.


Here are some links to the photos from Laguna Seca this past weekend. On the other photos below you can see we were treated to a demo of Toyotas current Formula One car. They broke the ultimate track record for any vehicle to ever run at Laguna Seca. By comparison, the current track record holding Moto GP Motorcycle was beat by the Toyota F1 car by more than 15 seconds !!!!! That's just for one lap folks !

Here's a link to some pics from the Monterey Historics.

http://www.laguna-seca.com/pressrele...dex.cfm?ID=257

http://www.laguna-seca.com/pressrele...dex.cfm?ID=259

Pics from Ryan: Lexus Pace Car, F1 Car, Pics of autograph session with Rod Millen and Iron Man Stewart:
http://picasaweb.google.com/rbacsafr...ey=tKzaGRFkV7A


This year's 2007 event registrants is listed below. Registration is now closed. Thanks to all those who contacted me to attend this event.

2007 ATTENDEE LIST as of July 9, 2007 (Updated Regularly)

1. AL7EZZA
2. Teeman3
3. madness
4. Jawnthen
5. lightwave76
6. RMMGS4
7. INDGOGRL
8. flipside909
9. TAMR_GUS98
10. GGP4Me
11. JYGS430
12. Drukinfoolio
13. sanseiGS43
14. SPORTcoupe
15. Chaskim
16. VelvetBlue
17. pinoychris
18. pxrlex
19. ThaPhenom
20. bb6lude

uplusd

Here's the small group that attended last year.

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August 19, 2006 Monterey, CA

Lexus brought out their newest Pace Car to the field for the 33rd Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races Presented by Toyota @ the world famous Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, CA. The New GS Pace Car was accompanied by two Hybrid vehicles, a Toyota Camry Hybrid and a Lexus GS450h. All three vehicles lead the pack for the many races throught the weekend. The New GS Pace Car also cleared the track for the 2006 Panasonic Toyota F1 car which broke a record for the fastest lap in Laguna Seca History clocking 1:06.596 averaging 121 mph.

More to follow both pics and story on the Monterey Historic and Panasonic Toyota F1 record breaker.



Here are a few preliminary stats on the car.

2006 Lexus GS430
Forged Aluminum 20" BBS RS GT Diamond Black
Bridgestone Potenza SO-3 Tires, 255/35ZR20 Rear, 245/35ZR20
Stop Tech Brakes, 6 Piston Front, 4 Piston Rear
Lowering Springs
Tanabe Medallion Touring Exhaust
Full Roll Cage
Four-Point Racing Harnesses
Safety Fuel Tank
On-Board Fire System
Whelen Safety Strobes

RMMGS4

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It was a rare opportunity to see a current gen Formula One car especially in California as they only come once a year to race in the US at the reknown Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thanks to Toyota for bringing the car all the way from their Europe HQ for us to enjoy.

Other treats not shown were famous Toyota Race cars from the past, plus Autograph sessions with Rod Millen, IRON MAN Stewart and Formula One Legend Juan Manuel Fangio.






Doing Donuts on the main straight

RMMGS4

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Registration for the 2007 event is now CLOSED.

There are some AWESOME surprises that Lexus has planned for us at this event.

Stay Tuned as there will be HUGE PRESS about the activites in store at this event.

JspecSC3

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Aww I cant believe it closed. I never knew it was even open. Oh well maybe next year.

VipDout

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- me... ;/ .. a borrower will be flying in town ... I did the people setting up already know

RMMGS4

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Sorry bout that Roger,

I know you were emailed an invite, but I believe your email returned a few days later.

dsp979

I really wish i could attend this event. But I know those attending will have a great time. I'll try not to schedule my vacation to coincide with Concours weekend again.

SPORTcoupe

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Glen,
I haven't seen any threads regarding convoys. Are there any plans being made to roll down together?
We're looking to leave early Friday morning.
Give me a call if you still have the #.

I'm really looking forward to this one although I hear traffic is going to be KILLER.

Cheers,
~Alan

RMMGS4

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Allan,
Toyota as usual has not gotten back to me on the agenda so I don't know how early we should leave. Everyone who registered should get their tickets in the mail next Monday. The tickets went out today.

I WILL email those going with convoy information, but it will probably be early next week.

Thanks

BC-GS430

Have fun guys!

svt5150

Dang Glen....

I dont know how I missed this... I have been going to the Historics for 15+ years with my dad. Im going again this year, taking the Saleen but I'll be sure to say whats up. You guys should really look into attending the Quail or the Concorso Italiano on Friday. Both are amazing shows and I think better than the Historics. Then Sunday for Pebble Beach... Its gonna be a blast. Ill be down there Thursday morning. See you guys there.

martini3

This will be the central meeting point for all caravans headed to the 34th Annual Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races @ Laguna Seca for Friday, August 17th and Saturday, August, 18th.

Date: FRIDAY, August 17th

Time: 9:30AM (pls be on time cause we will leave at 9:45am)

Location Address:
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AMC Mercado Twenty Theatre
3111 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...vie%20Theatres

ETA to Laguna Seca: 45 min.

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Date: SATURDAY, August 18th

Time: 8:00AM (pls be on time cause we will leave at 8:15AM)

Location Address:
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AMC Mercado Twenty Theatre
3111 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...vie%20Theatres

ETA to Laguna Seca: 45 min.

Pls go to this thread for "All Caravan" info. --> https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...10#post2847110