1996 PPG Indy Car World Series

Monterey Motorsports Festival announces Mecum Auctions as Title Sponsor of inaugural one-day event Aug. 19

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

MONTEREY, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind tech-focused automotive event that vows to rev up Monterey Car Week has partnered with national classic and collector car auction company Mecum Auctions, host of The World's Largest Collector Car Auction®, as its Title Sponsor.

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  • MONTEREY, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind tech-focused automotive event that vows to rev up Monterey Car Week has partnered with national classic and collector car auction company Mecum Auctions, host of The World's Largest Collector Car Auction®, as its Title Sponsor.
  • Monterey Motorsports Festival debuts Saturday, Aug. 19, at the expansive Monterey Fair & Event Center, promising distinct, immersive counterpoints to current Car Week experiences.
  • Mecum provides an end-to-end experience for the classic car collector — from inquiry to consignment, financing to transportation, hammered sold to title transfer.
  • Spread out over 22 acres; the Monterey Motorsports Festival is divided into the following 12 distinct areas:

Orbis Brakes launches in historic fashion as Preferred Brake of Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbis Brakes is launching its innovative line of Periodic Wave™ disc brakes in a dramatic way, serving as the Preferred Brake of the 2022 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 17- 20 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Key Points: 
  • It is one of only two events worldwide to feature cars currently in private collections or museums returned to racetrack performance.
  • Weighing50% less on average than conventional cast iron brakes, Orbis Brakes are expected to lower carbon consumption across the supply chain, while reducing harmful brown emissions.
  • Attendees at Laguna Seca will be given a first look at Orbis brake designs, including the NextWave and FutureWave models engineered to bridge the full brake spectrum.
  • Another Stellar Performance Award will be awarded to one of this year's Rolex Reunion competitors as determined by a panel of judges.