Monterey Motorsports Reunion Announces Award Winners, 2025 F1 Anniversary Celebration

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Monterey Motorsports Reunion

 

The Monterey Motorsports Reunion, held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, concluded festivities by presenting awards recognizing exceptional performances, sportsmanship and significant contributions at the historic racing event. Organizers also revealed that the 2025 Reunion will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Formula 1.

Scheduled for August 13-16, 2025, next year's event will feature two dedicated historic F1 race groups featuring cars from 1966 and earlier, along with the existing grid of 1966-1985 cars that competed this year in the Mario Andretti Trophy race. The addition of the pre-1966 class is a first for Monterey, with many of the entries expected from international drivers.

See the full list of Monterey Motorsports Reunion award winners below:

Special Recognition

This year's event includes the retirement of Dick Sisich, who has been the voice of the historic races and all the other major events at Laguna Seca for the past 60 years. Sisich was honored with a signed poster, thanking him for his decades of dedication.

Ken Miles Award

In honor of Ken Miles, this award was presented to Michael Kaleel for his exceptional driving of the '62 Lola Mk 1 in the Briggs Cunningham Trophy Race. The award recognizes the outstanding performance of a car under 1500cc that is well-prepared, driven expertly and holds historical significance.

Phil Remington Award

Awarded by Ford, the Phil Remington Award celebrates the dedication of mechanics who go above and beyond. This year's honoree, Brian Garzelli, was recognized for his outstanding work with Competition Touring Cars.

Henry Ford Trophy

Matt Crandall was awarded the Henry Ford Trophy for exemplifying the competitive spirit of Henry Ford. Crandall's performance in the '64 Ford Falcon during the Parnelli Jones Trans Am Trophy race was a testament to Ford's enduring legacy in motorsport.

Bonhams Award -- The Passion and Spirit

Presented by Bonhams, this award celebrates exceptional sportsmanship. Michael Doyle, driving his '61 Jaguar XKE in the Ken Miles Sixties GT group, was recognized for his excellent driving and generous assistance to fellow racer Jenson Button.

John Fitch Corvette Award

Patrick Byrne received the John Fitch Corvette Award for his immaculate restoration and representation of Corvette racing history with his '63 Split Window Corvette in the Ken Miles group.

Rolex Group Awards

Rolex continued its tradition of honoring drivers who exemplify overall excellence in each of the event's races. The full list of race results in each group can be found on the track's website.

Spirit of Monterey Award

The most prestigious award of the weekend, the Spirit of Monterey, was presented to Marnix Dillenius for his outstanding performance and embodiment of the event's spirit. Dillenius, racing his '64 Alfa Romeo TZ in the John Morton group, has been a part of the Monterey Historics since its inception in 1974. His name will be engraved on a new perpetual trophy displayed annually in the Driver's Club.

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