NASCAR Legends Return for Historic IROC Race at Monterey Motorsport Reunion
NASCAR racing stars Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, Bill Elliott, Ken Schrader, and Bobby Labonte will join Danny Sullivan and Scott Pruett to compete in the IROC race group at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, taking place August 13-16 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
IROC race cars lined up Daytona
Ray Evernham, IROC co-owner and former crew chief for Jeff Gordon, is orchestrating this reunion of legendary drivers with their original cars. This marks the first Laguna Seca appearance for several drivers, including Jeff Gordon.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and Bruce Canepa bring local track experience to the event. Brown will drive the historic 1977 Chevrolet IROC Camaro previously piloted by racing legends and Hollywood stars, while Canepa will handle a Dodge Avenger with an equally impressive racing pedigree.
Notable participants include:
- Jeff Gordon: 4-time NASCAR champion with 93 wins
- Mark Martin: 5-time IROC Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer
- Bobby Labonte: 2000 Winston Cup champion and 2001 IROC Series champion
- Bill Elliott: 1988 Winston Cup Series champion with 44 career wins
- Danny Sullivan: 1985 Indianapolis 500 winner and 1988 CART champion
- Scott Pruett: Nine-time American road racing champion
- Ken Schrader: Versatile driver with extensive USAC and NASCAR experience
Al Unser Jr. will serve as the honorary pace car driver and participate in fan activities. The IROC race compound will be accessible to fans, featuring autograph sessions, panel discussions, and exclusive merchandise.
This IROC showcase is one of 14 race groups at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, celebrating authentic historic race cars. The event will feature over 400 vintage racers and commemorate Formula 1's 75th Anniversary.
Tickets and VIP packages are available at WeatherTechRaceway.com or by calling 831-242-8200.
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