Inaugural Spring Classic Set for May 19-21 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

January 15, 2017 by Mazda Raceway

Historic race cars to battle at Spring Classic

MONTEREY, Calif., January 13, 2017 — Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has added a new event to its 2017 schedule. The Spring Classic will take place on May 19-21 at the fabled raceway.

Recognizing the demand and popularity of vintage automobile racing, the three-day event was created to showcase racing from several different eras. The event boasts nine different race groups that will qualify on Friday, May 19, and race on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21.

The nine groups of historic race cars that will be in competition include 1967-1972 Formula B, 1973-1984 SCCA Production GT Cars, 1966-1972 Trans-Am, 1966-1974 Can-Am, 1973-1979 Formula Atlantic, 1966-1972 Trans-Am 2.5 Liter, 1983-2007 World Sports Car – Le Mans Prototype, 1979-1994 Historic Stock Cars, and 1967-1984 Formula 1. Two-wheel enthusiasts can also enjoy historic motorcycles making exhibition laps each day.

The primary focus of the groups are race cars from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

'Adding the Spring Classic to an exciting slate of events this season is a great way to celebrate 60 years of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca,' said Gill Campbell, CEO and general manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. 'The response to vintage racing has sparked a demand by automobile enthusiasts all over the country. We are happy to be able to provide a showcase for race cars from those eras at the Spring Classic in addition to the earlier eras of automobile racing that are at the forefront of our Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.'

Owners and drivers interested in participating, may complete an entry request at www.springclassic.org. Cars will be evaluated by an experienced panel of individuals who will examine each car's authenticity and relevance to the group.

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is home to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (Aug. 17-20), the largest event during Monterey Classic Car Week, which is described as a museum springing to life. The high demand to participate in the event – 550 cars of historical significance are accepted based on authenticity, race provenance and period correctness out of more than 1,000 entries – and extraordinary popularity created the need for a new event for vintage cars from around the country to race on the historic track.

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For more information and ticket prices (which go on sale at 8 a.m. PST on Feb. 1), visit MazdaRaceway.com or call 831-242-8200. Due to demand, Premier and Reserved camping must be ordered by phone

About Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was built by and has been managed and operated since its inception in 1957, when it was known as Laguna Seca Raceway, by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP). SCRAMP, a non-profit 501(c)(4) corporation, is the official concessionaire of the world-renowned raceway that is owned by the public via the Parks Department of the County of Monterey since 1974.