The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion attracts the best of the best to race each August at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. But the arduous task of evaluating each car and properly placing them into the 12 corresponding run groups rests on the shoulders of seven individuals who are steeped with automotive expertise.

The independent Monterey Motorsports Advisory Council LLC not only scrutinizes entries, but also provides WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca management with advisory for the long-term vision of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The underlying goal is to enhance the overall experience for entrants, sponsors, guests, spectators, and the Monterey County community.

'Our meetings are educational, thought-provoking and, at times, spirited with the collective passion of elevating this beloved event,' commented John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. 'Our team has been working diligently on a variety of initiatives for reimagining the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, and these gentlemen are helping ensure we exceed guests' expectations in all areas.'

The Monterey Motorsports Advisory Council is comprised of:

Bruce Canepa, Co-Chair – Founder and President of Canepa automotive companies and Concept Transporters, Bruce is passionately involved in all aspects of his businesses, from vehicle design and development to collector car and historic racing car sales, motorsports, and restoration. As a former pro and current Historic racecar driver, he is proud to call WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca his home track.

Murray Smith, Co-Chair – A well-known authority in the motorsports community, Smith has been directly involved in the sport from Rallying to Formula One. As a participant, event organizer, and sponsorship development expert, he was among the first to realize the potential of historic racing events that celebrate authentic competition cars. Smith has organized significant motoring events that include the Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park and is a sought-after judge at a number of prestigious Concours' throughout the world.

Bill Warner, Secretary – Warner is founder of the internationally-acclaimed Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. He is a motoring historian and an award-winning photojournalist and author, whose photographs and articles appear in Road & Track, Car and Driver, Autoweek, The Atlantic Monthly, Automobile, Auto Motor und Sport, Classic & Sportscar, Porsche Panorama and Forza.

Scott George – He is Chief Curator for the Miles Collier Collection and Revs Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization dedicated to Preserving the Future of the Past. George is a member of the National Advisory Board for the Automotive Restoration Program at McPherson College in Kansas and is a principal member of the International Chief Judge Advisory Group.

Patrick Long – A well-known Porsche Factory Driver, he is a three-time ALMS GT driver's champion, class winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 At Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans, as well as a class winner at the grueling 2013 SCORE Baja 1000. Long is the creator of Luftgekühlt, an annual gathering for vintage air-cooled Porsches.

Chris MacAllister – MacAllister is President and COO of MacAllister Machinery, Indiana's leading heavy equipment supplier, and is a long-time race participant at premier historic and vintage race gatherings worldwide. An astute car collector, historian and exemplary vintage race car driver, MacAllister serves on the board of directors of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

Andy Prill – Owner of Prill Porsche Classics in England, he is devoted to authenticity by providing inspections, consultancy, and racing services for historic Porsches and Ferraris for his international clients. From 1988 through 1994, Prill worked with teams competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He is a frequent historic driving competitor at Monterey, Goodwood, Monaco and Silverstone.

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrates the start of a yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of the world's most famous sports car race – the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Of the 12 race groups, four are dedicated to cars that raced at Le Mans or were eligible to race in period. The groups span from 1923 all the way through the blindingly fast Le Mans Prototypes seen between 1981 and 2005.

Visitors can expect to see the world's best authentic and historic cars with period-correct livery in the paddock and on track. The four-day celebration, which begins on Wednesday, Aug. 17 and concludes on Saturday, Aug. 20, is preceded by two days of the Monterey Pre-Reunion, Aug. 13 and 14, where many of the same cars compete.

There are a limited number of VIP ticket packages available in the ultra-premium Champions Club with catering by Coastal Roots (owners of local favorites Tarpy's, Rio Grill and Montrio), and the newly enhanced Legends Club catered by Baja Cantina and Turn 12. Multiday, individual tickets and camping are available online at WeatherTechRaceway.com or by calling the Ticket and Accommodations specialists at 831-242-8200.