Yes, they renamed it since Steve Earle is no longer running the event, but whatever, it's still the Monterey Historics.

I don't have time to do anything fancy this year since I am traveling so much so I used my webpages from last year and just added a new paypal button for ordering. Pricing is slightly different this year as they lowered all tickets by $10, but then charge $10 for each corral parking pass(per day I believe). That said, to make ordering easier for ME(via paypal) I am charging the $10 corral parking pass fee for EACH ticket. That said, if you are coming 2 or more to a car please note that in your payment to me and I will refund you the $10 or $20 or whatever for the other passes that you do NOT need.

This will make it a bit more challenging for the late comers that already bought tickets or are last minute decision makers as I may not have any extra passes available for them unless I pay for them in advance and hope I can sell them.

If you cannot or prefer NOT to use PayPal then please send me a postal money order. They are cheap(under a buck I believe) and I can cash them at the PO and not have to worry about verifying the funds clear a week later. If you want to send me a Postal Money Order please shoot me an email to: mhagerla at cisco dot com and I will send you my address so you can send me a postal money order. I have had issues with my comcast email the past few months so I will be using my work email for now.

Also, Mazda is again helping us out bigtime with the trackside tent/table/chairs and free breakfast and lunch. More details in the next week or so - again, Tarpy's is providing the sandwiches and salads.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE TICKET ORDERING- first link in red font upper LEFT of the collage.

Here is the pricing that they sent me FYI - ie, please do not try to print it out , this is just for your info.

Why is all the cool stuff at Laguna?

Because it's an awesome track.

...with a socialist imposed sound limit, and draconian enforcement. I have more faith in personally winning the Presidency then ever getting even one of my cars to pass the sound limit. Oh well, have fun to all who go.

LOL, no sound limit for these races - there are always plenty of 110db racecars at the historics

There are so many friggin events during the entire week prior to the historics and during the historics that it is pretty much a car fanatics paradise. I plan on doing something different this year as I got a tip from a friend of Ivica's(alpinaturbo) today. Thursday Debbie and I will be hanging out around Carmel by they sea so she can shop and I can gawk at the concours cars that are entered into the Concours D'elegance @ Pebble Beach. Best way to view the cars without the $175 ticket price and mandatory attire. Then gonna hit the Baja Cantina, which is apparently a huge party for car nuts as a lot of the Concours cars head over there in the afternoon.

Friday I will be @ the track if I can get a press pass, if not we will hang out in Carmel again, maybe hit the beach if the weather is nice, then over to the Pacific grove auto ralley, another great place to see some bitchin cars for free before heading off on a nice cruise around 17mile drive and through carmel with police blocking off all the minivans from cutting in

Saturday races - free food, drinks, nice trackside tent, great parking, good people, good times

Thursday, August 12, 2010
8:30am - 8:45am Practice Group 1A - 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars under 2000cc
8:50am - 9:05am Practice Group 2A - 1973-1982 IMSA GT, GTX, AAGT Cars
9:10am - 9:25am Practice Group 3A - 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc
9:30am - 9:45am Practice Group 4A - Bugatti Grand Prix
9:50am - 10:05am Practice Group 5A - 1964-1969 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
10:10am - 10:25am Practice Group 6A - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Cars
10:30am - 10:45am Practice Group 7A - Trans-Am - 1966-1972
10:50am - 11:05am Practice Group 8A - 1970-1976 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
11:10am - 11:25am Practice Group 9A - 1981-1989 FIA Mfg. Championship & IMSA GTP
11:30am - 12:30pm LUNCH
12:35pm - 12:50pm Practice Group 1B - Pre-1949 Sports and Racing Cars
12:55pm - 1:10pm Practice Group 2B - 1947-1955 GT and Sport Racing Cars under 2500cc
1:15pm - 1:30pm Practice Group 3B - 1947-1955 Sports Racing & GT Cars over 2500cc
1:35pm - 1:50pm Practice Group 4B - 1955-1962 GT Cars
1:55pm - 2:10pm Practice Group 5B - 1961-1966 GT Cars
2:15pm - 2:30pm Practice Group 6B - 1959-1975 Grand National Stock Cars
2:35pm - 2:50pm Practice Group 7B - 1963-1966 GT Cars over 2500cc
2:55pm - 3:10pm Practice Group 8B - 1959-1966 Sports Racing Cars
3:15pm - 3:30pm Practice Group 9B - 1966-1983 F-1
3:35pm - 3:50pm Qualifying Group 4A - Bugatti Grand Prix
3:55pm - 4:10pm Qualifying Group 5B - 1961-1966 Gt Cars under 2500cc
4:15pm - 4:35pm Practice Group 7L - 1966-1972 Trans Am under 2 Liter Cars


Friday, August 13, 2010
7:00am Gates Open
8:30am - 8:50am Qualifying Group 1A - 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars under 2000cc
8:55am - 9:15am Qualifying Group 2A - 1973-1982 IMSA GT, GTX, AAGT Cars
9:20am - 9:40am Qualifying Group 3A - 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc
9:45am - 10:05am Qualifying Group 5A - 1964-1969 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
10:10am - 10:30am Qualifying Group 6A - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Cars
10:35am - 10:55am Qualifying Group 7A - Trans-Am -1966-1972
10:40am Cars for the Quail Run Assemble on the Paddock road by the TV Compound
11:00am Cars for the Quail Run Depart with Escort
11:00am - 11:20am Qualifying Group 8A - 1970-1976 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
11:25am - 11:45am Qualifying Group 9A - 1981-1989 FIA Mfg. Championship & IMSA GTP
11:50am - 12:50pm LUNCH
12:55pm - 1:15pm Qualifying Group 1B - Pre-1949 Sports and Racing Cars
1:20pm - 1:40pm Qualifying Group 2B - 1947-1955 GT and Sports Racing Cars
1:45pm - 2:05pm Qualifying Group 3B - 1947-1955 Sport Racing & GT Cars
2:10pm - 2:30pm Qualifying Group 4B - 1955-1962 GT Cars
2:35pm - 2:55pm Qualifying Group 6B - 1959-1975 Grand National Stock Cars
3:00pm - 3:20pm Qualifying Group 7B - 1963-1966 GT Cars over 2500cc
3:25pm - 3:45pm Qualifying Group 8B - 1959-1966 Sports Racing Cars
3:50pm - 4:10pm Qualifying Group 9B - 1966-1983 F-1
4:15pm - 4:35pm Qualifying Group 7L - 1966-1972 Trans Am Under 2 Liter Cars

Saturday, August 14, 2010
7:00 am Raceway Gates Open
8:00am - 8:20am Qualifying Race Group 1A - 1955-1961 Sports racing Cars under 2500cc
8:20am - 8:40am Qualifying Race Group 2A - 1973-1982 IMSA GT, GTX, AAGT Cars
8:45am - 9:05am Qualifying Race Group 3A - 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc
9:10am - 9:30am Qualifying Race Group 4A - Bugatti Grand Prix
9:35am - 9:55am Qualifying Race Group 5A - 1964-1969 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
10:00am - 10:20am Qualifying Race Group 6A - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Cars - HMSA Class E
10:30am - 10:50am Qualifying Race Group 7A - Trans Am - 1966-1972
10:55am - 11:15am Qualifying Race Group 8A - 1970-1976 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
11:20am - 11:40am Qualifying Race Group 9A - 1981-1989 FIA Mfg. Championship & IMSA GTP Cars
11:45am - 12:40pm LUNCH
12:45pm National Anthem
12:50pm ROLEX Race 7L (10 Laps) Group 7L - 1966-1972 Trans Am under 2 Liter Cars
1:10pm ROLEX Race 1A (10 Laps) Group 1A - 1973-1982 IMSA GT, GTX, AAGT Cars
1:40pm ROLEX Race 2A (10 Laps) Group 2A - 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars under 2000cc
2:10pm ROLEX Race 3A (10 Laps) Group 3A - 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc
2:40pm ROLEX Race 4A (10 Laps) Group 4A - Bugatti Grand Prix
3:10pm ROLEX Race 5A (10 Laps) Group 5A - 1964-1969 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
3:50pm ROLEX Race 6A (10 Laps) Group 6A - 1958-1963 Formula Junior Cars - HMSA Class E
4:20pm ROLEX Race 7A (10 Laps) Group 7A - Trans Am 1966-1972
4:50pm ROLEX Race 8A (10 Laps) Group 8A - 1971-1976 FIA Mfg. Championship Cars
5:20pm ROLEX Race 9A (10 Laps) Group 9A - 1981-1989 FIA Mfg. Championship & IMSA GTP

Sunday, August 15, 2010
7:00am Raceway Gates Open
8:00am - 8:20am Quallifying Race Group 1B - Pre-1949 Sports and Racing Cars
8:20am - 8:40am Qualifying Race Group 2B - 1947-1955 GT and Sports Racing Cars
8:45am - 9:05am Qualifying Race Group 3B - 1947-1955 Sport racing & GT Cars
9:10am - 9:30am Qualifying Race Group 4B - 1955-1962 GT Cars
9:35am - 9:55am Qualifying Race Group 5B - 1961-1966 GT Cars under 2500cc
10:00am - 10:20am Qualifying Race Group 6B - 1959-1975 Grand National Stock Cars
10:30am - 10:50am Qualifying Race Group 7B - 1963-1966 GT Cars over 2500cc
10:55am - 11:15am Qualifying Race Group 8B - 1959-1966Sports racing Cars
11:20am - 11:40am Qualifying Race Group 9B - 1966-1983 F-1
11:45am - 12:45pm LUNCH
12:50pm National Anthem
1:00pm ROLEX Race 1B (10 Laps) Group 1B - Pre-1949 Sports and RacingCars
1:30pm ROLEX Race 2B (10 Laps) Group 2B - 1947-1955 GT and Sports Racing Cars
2:00pm ROLEX Race 3B (10 Laps) Group 3B 1947-1955 Sport Racing and GT Cars
2:30pm ROLEX Race 4B (10 Laps) Group 4B - 1955-1962 GT Cars
3:00pm ROLEX Race 5B (10 Laps) Group 5B - 1961-1966 GT Cars under 2500cc
3:40pm ROLEX Race 6B (10 Laps) Group 6B - 1959-1966 Sports Racing Cars
4:10pm ROLEX Race 7B (10 Laps) Group 7B - 1963-1966 GT Cars over 2500cc
4:40pm ROLEX Race 8B (10 Laps) Group 8B - 1959-1966 Sports Racing Cars
5:10pm ROLEX Race 9B (10 Laps) Group 9B - 1966-1983 F-1
6:00pm Awards at Rolex Driver's Club

So what exactly does a corral pass give you? A better parking spot?

Yes, and free breakfast, catered lunch from Tarpy's Roadhouse and a big trackside tent(ie, shade) right on the inside of turn 5(a great spot). Also, corral tickets are $10 cheaper than advanced ticket prices, so the $10 corral parking pass is basically free too...

I'll be sending out an email to the folks that are joining us in the corral, but here is a teaser for those of you that are on the fence.

Again, MAZDA IS PAYING FOR EVERYTHING(except your tickets). Who doesn't like FREE?

SALADS:

• RAINBOW SLAW
• CHILLED SESAME NOODLES
• MIXED GREENS WITH A RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

GOURMET GRINDER SANDWICHES

• Sliced Turkey Breast, Jack Cheese, Basil Aioli, Romaine Hearts, Crispy Onion Rings on a Franciase Roll
• Sliced Ham, Jalapeno Havarti Cheese, Rosemary Aioli, Baby Spinach, on a Whole Wheat Baguette
• Sliced Roast Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Honey Mustard Romaine Hearts, Crispy Onion Rings, on a Sourdough Baguette
• Sliced Chicken Breast, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Romaine Hearts, Crisp Onion Rings, on a Franciase Baguette
• Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red
  Onion, & Mozzarella, Basil Pesto Aioli, Baby Spinach on a Whole Wheat Baguette
• VEGIE WRAP of Tomatoes, Sprouts, Carrots, Red Onions, and Monterey Jack with a Dill Cream Cheese Spread (CUT INTO PINWHEELS)

DESSERT:
Assorted Cookies and Brownies

Bump for an update: I ordered the tix and corral parking passes, so no more ticket discounts or parking passes are available anymore. We ended up getting about 27 tickets sold with another 4-5 folks coming that already had tickets or have press credentials. That said, ANYONE is welcome to come hang out in the corral and under the tent. Free food and drinks all day so if you make it down for the day on Saturday please stop by.

Same 20x20 tent ordered, 50 chairs, plenty of tables, placement will be the same place the Miata corral has always been - right on the inside of the Turn-5 exit(about 100 feet from when the cars start the long hill climb). It is a GREAT spot for spectating.

FREE BREAKFAST:
We will have Starbucks coffee, decaf and assorted teas w/hot water + juices, fruit and assorted bagels w/spreads and assorted breakfast danishes/muffins.

FREE LUNCH:
Tarpy's Roadhouse is supplying the sandwiches + salads. We will have plenty of drinks on ice.

Hope to see some of you guys there.

Tks for organizing this event once again Mike...

Always enjoyable with prime parking...

Debbie said the tix and corral parking passes arrived today. I am currently sitting inside a cool hotel room in Palm Springs, which is only about 112 degrees outside right now. I am heading home tomorrow so the tix/passes will go out on Monday.

I have to come back here next Thursday again. It cools off to about 88 degrees at night...

That said, I have not seen ONE, NOT ONE Miata, na, nb, or nc. I guess they drive them in the winter time since it averages low 80s, lol.

I received press credentials so I won't need my Saturday only ticket. It cost $55 and the parking pass cost $10. So, $65 for both and NO, I won't sell the parking pass until the ticket is sold.

That said, the Gate price for Saturday tickets is $70, so for $65 you get admission, FREE breakfast and Lunch and parking right next to the track, which by the way this year we moved our corral between the Ferrari corral and BMW corral, so we are now right next to the bridge in the braking zone of turn-5.

The parking pass is good for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, fwiw.

Note, the parking pass is Blue and there is no mention of which club is which, so... you don't need to show up in a Mazda to get good parking. You can show up in your Audi, Porsche, BMW or hell, if you have a Ferrari then you can park right next to our tent!

spare ticket and parking pass is SOLD.

All, in case anyone decides to come down to the races and wants to join our corral and tent and food...

Elliot Shev arranged to pick up 15 additional corral parking passes on Thursday from Ryan @ LagunaSeca. If you would like to purchase an additional parking pass for a friend please contact Elliot. Price is $10 per parking pass and is good for the entire weekend. He is staying at the Embassy Suites, so you can pick them up Thursday night, Friday night or possibly Saturday morning if he can arrange to leave them in an envelope with the front desk.

Elliot's email address is eshev@cox.net

Feel free to cc me as well as I will be talking with Elliot throughout the week.

BTW, our corral is now located right between the douchebags and the jackasses, ie the BMW and Ferrari corrals, right next to the bridge.

I'm in Monterey already for the Pre-Historics.. we're along the fence near turn 3-4. Look for the huge tent with 15-20 cars in it and the semi with the checkered flag on the side. Can't promise I can chat much (depends on what's broken..) but feel free to stop by and say hi this weekend or next Thu-Sun.

Bill, I will come say hi. I am heading down in the am to pick up my photo vest for both events - they are giving us free admission and parking for the pre-historics too.

What time will breakfast be served? And do we need to pre-order the lunch? I didn't see anything in the packet about that. See y'all Saturday!

You must have missed the email where I explained that I decided not to take a tally of people's preferences because I didn't have the time. I ordered a few extras of each salad as compared to last year, so we should have plenty of food and hopefully everyone gets what they want. Plan on being there a bit before noon.

cya there!
Mike

BTW, the Prehistorics is definitely the best time to go watch the historics. Nearly all the same cars that run the Historics, with a HELL of a lot less people so it is easy to get good shots of cars in the paddock. Also a lot easier to take pictures trackside. I was surprised to only see about 20 people at the corkscrew Saturday afternoon, it was kind of bizarre...

Unfortunately I will only be able to attend Sunday. But will be there, visiting with friends and other drivers. I shall also be chauffeuring my mother around. It is one of the few events that she still gets to visit with all her friends. Kinda sad too though, more and more of the vintage drivers are disappearing. This will be the first year my father's car is not entered in the Historics, and will most likely never will again. As it is sitting in a small private collection in France now.

Thanks to Mike and Elliot for another successful corral at turn 5...Tent and food were great, as was the improved location this year...

I enjoyed the day out on Sat, (could only do one this year) and one day is just not enough to see all the cars at this amazing event...