Automotive Amazement

This year’s Monterey Week from Quail to Pebble Beach is a must for enthusiasts.

 

 

If you’re a certified gearhead, you not only have accommodations on the Monterey Peninsula for the week of August 14-19, you’ve also grabbed the $400-each tickets for sellout events like The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Because you know that if you didn’t plan well ahead, you might be stuck in a $60 motel where Tom Bodett is keeping the light on. And you’re paying $300 a night for the privilege.

 

But if you haven’t planned it out and just want to stick a big toe into the world’s premier car gathering, you can pick from one of two stellar events. At Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the finest assortment of historic racecars compete for the fun of the sport. General admission of under $100 for the day (visit the link below for all prices) entitles fans full access to view racing, stroll the paddock area where cars are staged, and tour big exhibits. This year the late Carroll Shelby is honored and it’s a fitting tribute to the American automotive icon.   BRIAN DOUGLAS

 

Monterey Week Events & Web Sites:

 

Tuesday, August 14

Automobilia Monterey         Silent Auction             www.automobiliamonterey.com

Concours on the Avenue       Carmel Downtown        www.carmelconcours.com

 

Wednesday, August 15

McCall’s Motorworks            Monterey Jet Center     www.mccallevents.com

The Little Car Show           Pacific Grove            www.marinamotorsports.org

 

Thursday, August 16

Russo & Steele Auction         Monterey Downtown    www.russoandsteele.com

Mecum Auction                 Hyatt Monterey           www.mecum.com

 

Friday, August 17

The Quail, Motorsports     Carmel Valley           www.quaillodgeevents.com

Monterey Motorsports            Laguna Seca             www.mazdaraceway.com

RM Auction                       Portola Monterey         www.rmauctions.com

Concorso Italiano                 Monterey            www.concorso.com

 

Saturday, August 18

Gooding & Co Auction            Pebble Beach       www.goodingco.com

Monterey Motorsports            Laguna Seca            www.mazdaraceway.com

 

Sunday, August 19

Pebble Beach Concours       Pebble Beach             www.pebblebeachconcours.net