WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca's third annual Corkscrew Hillclimb during the 2024 Monterey Pre-Reunion set new records and drew significant attention from legendary drivers eager to prove their mettle on the iconic turn. The Pre-Reunion is a special event leading up to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, this year August 14-17.

This year's event marked the North American debut of the '22 McMurtry Spéirling and the return of the '24 Drako GTE with professional racer Andy Pilgrim behind the wheel, solidifying the impressive performance of electric vehicles. Fans were also thrilled by the appearance of a new crowd favorite, the brand-new Case IH Steiger 620 Quadtrac tractor, which brought a unique and entertaining twist to the competition.

A new Corkscrew Hillclimb record was set after the McMurtry's first practice run with Formula 1 and IndyCar driver Max Chilton.

The top three in the 2024 Monterey Pre-Reunion Corkscrew Hillclimb shootout were:

Chris Locke held the previous record in his '76 Lotus Type 77 Formula One car that set the fastest time in 2023 at 34.69. While the McMurtry shattered the record, the starting line was slightly farther back in 2023, making an identical comparison difficult.

Since its inception in 2022, the Hillclimb has attracted a mix of serious competitors and vehicles entered purely for exhibition and entertainment.

For more information, visit the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca website.