When Men were Men... Hulme, Moss, and Surtees

Do you ever kick open the time machine door and look back? I sometimes wonder where all the years of this long road of life have gone. To me time seems to fly as we get older, at least it appears to do so. To that end, maybe years ago you had the chance to see or meet someone you looked up to as a hero, I did. I would see these ex-Formula 1 racers at Monterey during the Historic races, just a glimpse at times, then to say hi as they walked by. You ask, "Why am I writing about this?" Well, another one has left all of us behind with only memories. John Surtees passed recently joining Denny Hulme. Stirling Moss is still with us, and was racing at Laguna just a few years ago. This photo is a tribute to a time when they were together, laughing and enjoying the time off track.

As I sit here, I offer a toast to the memories and making this trip worthwhile...

Left to right: Denny Hulme, Stirling Moss and John Surtees.

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, 2015...

For those of you that like to make the trip to Monterey for the Historics, here's the latest info on this years honored marque.The Shelby GT 350.

Donn Vickery coming down from the "Corkscrew" entering turn 9 at Laguna Seca.

Maserati Hits the Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Maserati Celebrates its 100th Anniversary as Featured Marque
of Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion will celebrate the rich 100-year history of Maserati, one of Italy’s iconic luxury sports car brands...that throughout the century has been deeply rooted in racing. The celebration will be held August 14-17, 2014 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

 

Carmel-By-The-Sea Concours 2013...

Imagine a hunk of aluminum on a lathe...it turns and turns, more times that can be remembered. It comes out a beautiful and functional piece of art, a piston. For years, that's how Doug Freedman thought about and worked his "Carmel-By-The-Sea Concours On The Avenue" before the first car was shown the street.

In the last six years of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours, it has been said that this is the perfect Concours, boasting gorgeous and exotic micro cars to "full on" race machinery, and open to the public to view between 10:00AM to 5:00PM. There seems to be no way to make this event better, but Doug has touched this event over and over through the years, again and again to create a subtle but better show including fantastic branding partners, the likes of Tiffany & Co., Meguiar's, and the beautiful Cypress Inn in Carmel. One could say he has put constant inspiration into this competitive display so the party is familiar when you show up, but you can count on each year becoming a little bit better. Last year the Trans Am cars that were going to be running at Laguna the following weekend were invited to drive onto Ocean Boulevard sans mufflers to rock the street. I was lucky enough to be the official photographer last year, and with the next event drawing closer while I'm polishing my camera lens, I thought it about time I shared some of my images, to get you in the spirit for this year, or if you would like to become involved with this event in the future.

Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2013 ...Update

You can say you heard it here first, well, maybe not. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has just announced that for the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911, there will be a dedicated 911 race at this years Rolex Motorsports Reunion, held on August 15th to the 18th, 2013. The grid will be open to period-correct and historic 1964-1973 Porsche race cars (901, 911, 911R, ST, TR, RSR, ect.). A maximum number of 40 cars will be accepted for entry in this special race, which by the way, is embraced by Porsche Cars North America. To request entry info, read on.

 

Through The Looking Box... Monterey Motorsports Reunion

The mere act of making your way around a race track, camera hanging from your shoulder, seems to make sweet-spots appear like volunteers at each corner. Peering through the viewfinder at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion this year was the center of my universe as I pushed the shutter button on the looking box.

These shots are of fellow blog followers as they wheeled their rides around the track, as well as a few random pics. Enjoy.

The year of the Shelby Cobra at Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Image © "Along For The Ride"