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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Photo Gallery

Maserati Tipo 151 driven by Derek Hill DennisGray
Maserati Tipo 151 driven by Derek Hill

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 was held August 9-10 at the 11-turn, 2.238-mile Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. Formerly known as Monterey Pre-Historics, the event is held the weekend before the much larger Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The 2014 running of the Monterey Pre-Reunion was again open to the public, allowing spectators to enjoy a more relaxed paddock environment and a glimpse of the following weekend.

The Pre-Reunion is designed to give Monterey Motorsports Reunion entrants — many of whom have never raced on the technical Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca — track time before the green flag officially drops the following weekend. Typically about 50-75% of the cars that race in the Reunion also attend the Pre-Reunion and this year was no different, with approximately 300 historic racing cars on track compared to 550 scheduled for the 2014 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.

Maserati is this year’s featured marque and will officially celebrate its 100th anniversary at the motorsports gathering. Therefore it was no surprise to see a great selection of the Italian manufacturer’s finest such as Tipo 60 and 61 Birdcages and even a 3500GT. Rarer still was the 1962 Maserati Tipo 151 entered by Fratelli Auriana Racing from the collection of Lawrence Auriana. Since its restoration, chassis 151.006 has competed in three successive Goodwood Revivals and last year in the 2013 Le Mans Legend. This was the car’s first visit to Monterey and the challenging Laguna Seca road course.

In addition to the Maserati racers, other notable and interesting entrants at the 2014 Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion included the Greg Whitten’s 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 and 1935 ERA Type B; Gunnar Jeanette’s 1965 Ferrari 250 LM Berlinetta; Greg Mitchell’s 1967 Shelby King Cobra; Lawrence Stroll’s 1970 Ferrari 512M; Chip Connor’s 1980 Porsche 935J; Peter Giddings’ 1926 Delage 15-S-8 and 1935 Alfa Romeo Tipo C 8C-35; Erickson Shirley’s 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3; Chris MacAllister’s 1971 McLaren M8F; Bill Ockerlund’s 1974 Porsche 911 RSR and James Lawrence’s 1977 Porsche 934.5; among many others.

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Similar to 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, Senior Photographer Dennis Gray also documented the 2014 Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion with the following gallery that highlight entrants enjoying their track time at Laguna Seca. We split up Dennis’ pictures into two galleries. The first gallery starting below features our favorite images, all displayed in the full-width view of Sports Car Digest, while the second gallery and race results can be found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs.

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery

 

1975 Porsche RSR driven by Alan Benjamin.
1975 Porsche RSR driven by Alan Benjamin.
Richard Goldsmith's 1970 Challenger.
Richard Goldsmith’s 1970 Challenger.
Ken Epsman's 1971 AMC Javelin.
Ken Epsman’s 1971 AMC Javelin.
Derek Hill's 1962 Maserati Tipo 151 in The Corkscrew.
Derek Hill’s 1962 Maserati Tipo 151 in The Corkscrew.

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Sandra McNeil in her 1963 Shelby Cobra 289
Sandra McNeil in her 1963 Shelby Cobra 289
1970 Ferrari 512M driven by Lawrence Stroll.
1970 Ferrari 512M driven by Lawrence Stroll.
John Morton in Gunnar Jeanette's Ferrari 250LM Berlinetta GT.
John Morton in Gunnar Jeanette’s Ferrari 250LM Berlinetta GT.
Donald Orosco's 1958 Lotus 15.
Don Orosco’s 1958 Lotus 15.

 

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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Two

 

Under gray skies Rob Kauffman's 1959 Lister Costin enters the Corkscrew.
Under gray skies Rob Kauffman’s 1959 Lister Costin enters the Corkscrew.
Dyke Ridgley's 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage in The Corkscrew.
Dyke Ridgley’s 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage in the Corkscrew.
Terry Hefty's 1959 Cooper Monaco T49 in The Corkscrew.
Terry Hefty’s 1959 Cooper Monaco T49 in the Corkscrew.
John Hurabiell's 1956 Lotus Eleven in The Corkscrew.
John Hurabiell’s 1956 Lotus Eleven in the Corkscrew.

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Craig Taylor's 1958 Maserati 3500GT in The Corkscrew.
Craig Taylor’s 1958 Maserati 3500GT in the Corkscrew.
Robert Williams in his 1952 Siata Daina in The Corkscrew.
Robert Williams in his 1952 Siata Daina in the Corkscrew.
The Alex Curtis 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing warms up in the pits prior to Sunday's practice.
Alex Curtis’ 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing warms up in the pits prior to Sunday’s practice.
Never walk by a transporter with out taking a peek inside. In this case the Porsche 917K was just inside the rollup.
Never walk by a transporter with out taking a peek inside. In this case the Porsche 917K was just inside the rollup.

 

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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Three

 

Lawrence Stroll's 1970 Ferrari 512M - 1040 in turn two Saturday.
Lawrence Stroll’s 1970 Ferrari 512M – 1040 in turn two Saturday.
John Morton in Gunner Jeanette's 1965 Ferrari 250 LM Berlinetta GT 6217.
John Morton in Gunner Jeanette’s 1965 Ferrari 250 LM Berlinetta GT 6217.
A quick team, Harindra DeSilva and his 1965 Elva Mk.8 80-04 in turn two Saturday.
A quick team, Harindra DeSilva and his 1965 Elva Mk.8 80-04 in turn two Saturday.
Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage

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David Swig in his 1957 Monsterati Special in The Corkscrew.
David Swig in his 1957 Monsterati Special in the Corkscrew.
Stan Anderes in his 1956 Lotus Eleven, Le Mans 212 and John Stafford's 1959 Birdcage Maserati Tipo 61 2454 in The Corkscrew.
Stan Anderes in his 1956 Lotus Eleven, Le Mans 212 and John Stafford’s 1959 Birdcage Maserati Tipo 61 2454 in the Corkscrew.
Stu Hanssen's 1951 Ford/Ardun powered Baldwin Special.
Stu Hanssen’s 1951 Ford/Ardun powered Baldwin Special.
Peter Giddings in the howling 1926 Delage 15-S-8 18488 in turn five Saturday.
Peter Giddings in the howling 1926 Delage 15-S-8 18488 in turn five Saturday.

 

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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Four

 

1974 Shadow DN4 this one driven by Craig Bennett.
1974 Shadow DN4 driven by Craig Bennett.
Mac Mcgary's 1964 Huffaker Genie Mk.10.
Mac McGary’s 1964 Huffaker Genie Mk 10.
1971 McLaren M8F-1 driven by Chris Macallister.
1971 McLaren M8F-1 driven by Chris MacAllister.
Richard Griot's 1967 McLaren M6A in turn two Sunday.
Richard Griot’s 1967 McLaren M6A in turn two Sunday.

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1974 Shadow DN4 this one driven by Craig Bennett.
1974 Shadow DN4 driven by Craig Bennett.
Robert Kauffman's 1972 McLaren M8FP.
Robert Kauffman’s 1972 McLaren M8FP.
Bill Ockerlund's 1974 Porsche 911RSR.
Bill Ockerlund’s 1974 Porsche 911 RSR.
Jay Moyes in his 1979 Triumph TR8.
Jay Moyes in his 1979 Triumph TR8.

 

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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Five

 

Richard Jeffery in his 1935 Riley Brooklands Special.
Richard Jeffery in his 1935 Riley Brooklands Special.
Nathanael Green's 1925 Bugatti Type 35 in turn two.
Nathanael Green’s 1925 Bugatti Type 35 in turn two.
Erickson Shirley in Jon Shirley's 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3.
Erickson Shirley in Jon Shirley’s 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3.
Peter Giddings hustling his 1935 Alfa Romeo Tipo C 8C-35. Great fun to watch.
Peter Giddings hustling his 1935 Alfa Romeo Tipo C 8C-35. Great fun to watch.

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Patrick Orosco's 1979 MARCH 79B in turn two Sunday.
Patrick Orosco’s 1979 MARCH 79B in turn two Sunday.
Keith Frieser's 1972 Lola T290. Lap after lap Keith had the back end hung out through the turns. Look at the front wheel and his hand placement you can tell he is oversteering through the turn.
Keith Frieser’s 1972 Lola T290. Lap after lap Keith had the back end hung out through the turns. Look at the front wheel and his hand placement you can tell he is oversteering through the turn.
Scott Drnek's 1974 Sting.
Scott Drnek’s 1974 Sting Can-Am
Greg Mitchell's 1969 Lola T163 in turn two.
Greg Mitchell’s 1969 Lola T163 in turn two.

 

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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Six

 

John Stafford's 1959 Birdcage Maserati Tipo 61 2454 in turn eleven Saturday morning.
John Stafford’s 1959 Birdcage Maserati Tipo 61 2454 in turn eleven Saturday morning.
Aston Martin DBR2 of Greg Whitten
Aston Martin DBR2 of Greg Whitten
Jonathan Feiber's 1960 Birdcage Maserati Tipo 61 2458 in turn eleven Saturday morning.
Jonathan Feiber’s 1960 Birdcage Maserati Tipo 61 2458 in turn eleven Saturday morning.
Maserati Tipo 151 driven by Derek Hill
Maserati Tipo 151 driven by Derek Hill

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Maserati Tipo 151 driven by Derek Hill
Maserati Tipo 151 driven by Derek Hill
Ferrari 750 Monza
Ferrari 750 Monza
Shadow lurking
Shadow lurking
Gregory Whitten in his 1935 ERA Type B.
Gregory Whitten in his 1935 ERA Type B.

 

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Bruce Canepa in traffic. 1979 Porsche 935.
Bruce Canepa in traffic. 1979 Porsche 935.
Jim Froula's 1972 Nissan Skyline GTR.
Jim Froula’s 1972 Nissan Skyline GTR.
1977 Porsche 934.5 driven by James Lawrence.
1977 Porsche 934.5 driven by James Lawrence.
1973 BMW CSL driven by Steve Walker.
1973 BMW CSL driven by Steve Walker.

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Tom Malloy's 1991 AAR Eagle GTP.
Tom Malloy’s 1991 AAR Eagle GTP.
Ranson Webster's 1976 Porsche 935 K3.
Ranson Webster’s 1976 Porsche 935 K3.
1976 Dekon Monza driven by Ken Epsman.
1976 Dekon Monza driven by Ken Epsman.
Chip Connor's 1980 Porsche 935J in turn two.
Chip Connor’s 1980 Porsche 935J in turn two.

 

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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Eight

 

1973 Abarth Osella PA1/04 driven by Richard Dean in turn five Saturday.
1973 Abarth Osella PA1/04 driven by Richard Dean in turn five Saturday.
Jim Stengel's 1972 McLaren M8-FP in turn five saturday.
Jim Stengel’s 1972 McLaren M8-FP in turn five saturday.
William 'Chip' Connor in his 1980 Porsche 935J 00 00012 in turn five Saturday.
William ‘Chip’ Connor in his 1980 Porsche 935J 00 00012 in turn five Saturday.
Steve Schmidt's 1976 Porsche 935 K3
Steve Schmidt’s 1976 Porsche 935 K3

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George Nakas in his 1988 Porsche 962 in turn five Saturday.
George Nakas in his 1988 Porsche 962 in turn five Saturday.
Mark Hamilton Peters in Lawrence Stroll's 1980 Ferrari 512BBLM in turn five saturday.
Mark Hamilton Peters in Lawrence Stroll’s 1980 Ferrari 512BBLM in turn five Saturday.
Turn eleven Saturday morning, Greg Mitchell's 1967 Shelby King Cobra.
Turn eleven Saturday morning, Greg Mitchell’s 1967 Shelby King Cobra.
Lawrence Stroll's 1970 Ferrari 512M 1040 in turn eleven Saturday morning.
Lawrence Stroll’s 1970 Ferrari 512M 1040 in turn eleven Saturday morning.

 

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Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)

 

Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2014 – Race Results

Group 1 – 1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT Cars
1. Cameron Healey, 1953 Porsche Cooper Pooper
2. Thomas Claridge, 1953 Kurtis 500S
3. Ned Spieker, 1957 Maserati 200Si

Group 2 – 1955-1962 GT Cars
1. Dyke Ridgley, 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
2. Patrick Byrne, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce
3. Jeff Abramson, 1959 Morgan Baby Doll

Group 3 – 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars
1. David Swig, 1957 Monsterati Special
2. Don Orosco, 1958 Lotus 15
3. Greg Meyer, 1958 Devin SS

Group 4 – 1963-1972 FIA Manufacturers Championship Cars
1. Cameron Healey, 1970 Porsche 908/3
2. Gray Gregory, 1969 Chevron B16
3. Joshua Feiber, 1962 Lotus 23B

Group 5 – 1961-1966 GT Cars under 2500cc
1. Patrick Byrne, 1965 Alfa Romeo GTA Corsa
2. Gilbert Hakim, 1967 Porsche 911
3. Michael Sweeney, 1966 Ginetta-Alfa Romeo G4R

Group 6 – 1963-1966 GT Cars over 2500cc
1. Mike McGovern, 1964 Shelby Cobra
2. Jeff Abramson, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
3. Tommy Steuer, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

Group 7 – 1966-1972 Historic TransAm Cars
1. Jim Halsey, 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
2. Jim Reed, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
3. Walt Brown, Jr., 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

Group 8 – 1973-1989 FIA, IMSA GT, GTX, AAGT, GTU, GTP Cars
1. Tom Malloy, 1991 AAR Eagle Toyota GTP
2. John Hildebrand, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
3. John Watkins, 1970 Ford Mustang

Group 9 – 1963-1973 Can-Am and USRRC Cars
1. Craig Bennett, 1974 Shadow DN4
2. Chris MacAllister, 1971 McLaren M8F
3. Thomas Steuer, 1970 McLaren M8C

Group 10 – 1970-1979 Sports Racing Cars under 2000cc
1. Keith Frieser, 1972 Lola T290
2. Gray Gregory, 1973 Chevron B26
3. Martin Lauber, 1970 Chevron B19

Group 11 – 1974-1980 Formula Atlantic Cars
1. Martin Lauber, 1977 Chevron B39
2. John Hill, 1975 Chevron B29
3. Dalmo De Vasconcelos, 1976 Ralt RT-1

Group 12 – Pre-1951 Sports Racing and Touring Cars
1. Peter Giddings, 1935 Alfa Romeo 8C-35
2. Eric Shirley, 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3
3. Greg Whitten, 1935 ERA Type B

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  2. Great coverage Dennis, one question, why are some of the cars entered so obviously modified from original?. By that I mean, to see 68 Mustangs with “bib” spoilers that were not standard equipement when new, who gives these cars approval to run with “non” modified cars?… I live in Scandiavia where Historic Racing is organized under F I A rules, and as such, cars must be presented and approved as raced in period. Which seems fair, as knowone gets an unfair advantage by “cheating” so to speak. Are there any moves in your country to “clean” up the act, and give those cars so obviously modified a chance to be returned to standard/original again?.

    Just an observation from someone who thinks that if a Racecar is Vintage/ Historic,it should look the part, and not be presented with all sorts of non period parts hanging off of them… I look forward to seeing your photographs of next weekends event. More photographs of 50 s and 60 s sportscars,and sportsracers will “make my day” Cheers Dennis. Graham…

    1. Racing in the US was not subject to FIA rules and Appendix K (fortunately). The Mustang, Javelin and Challenger are exactly as raced in period in the the Transam championship.
      SCCA rules were also much more liberal than Appendix K in Europe. In any case, Appendix K cars were anything but standard, except for the bodywork.

  3. Fabulous photos. Sorry I couldn’t make it this time. Auriana’s Maserati Tipo 151 should not have the red stripe on it’s nose. Also, chassis 006 was destroyed at Daytona in 1963. The present car is chassis 004. Please tell me where I can send a pdf of my research. It is accurate beyond any argument. The only way that the car is chassis 006 is if the Maserati factory changed the number plate at the factory, but it still should not have the red stripe.

  7. Why is the Jim Froula Skyline being called a (KPGC10) “GT-R”? As far as I can see it started life as a KGC10 GT or GT-X with a 12v SOHC Nissan L20A straight six engine, and still uses a (later) L6 engine on track. It can’t even be called a GT-R ‘replica’ if it hasn’t got the GT-R’s 24v DOHC S20 engine, the R192 diff, quick steering box and all the other GT-R-specific parts (let alone the correct bodyshell). Surely it’s simply a lookey-likey. A beautiful and exquisitely built lookey-likey, but a lookey-likey just the same.
    Don’t the organisers, the people attending the event and the people on track at the same time as this car know what it really is? What’s the story here?