Sportsmanship and Performance are Saluted at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

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Sportsmanship and Performance are Saluted at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

The prestigious Spirit of Monterey Award, which is presented to the driver or entrant who excels in the spirit of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, was presented to Ranson Webster for his 1976 Porsche 935 K3. Webster, a longtime historic racing participant, finished third in the Peter Gregg group.

‘This is the highest honor of the weekend,’ commented Mel Harder, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. ‘Ranson drove each session with expertise and a high level of sportsmanship, while also going all out. It’s not about winning, but how well drivers present their amazing cars. And Ranson stood out this year for deserving recognition for his on- and off-track camaraderie.’

Rolex Group Awards
The Rolex Awards are presented to a driver who represents overall excellence and sportsmanship in their group.

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Bruce McLaren Trophy
Mark Goldsmith – 1966 Elfin 400

Bob Sharp Cup
Joe Carl – 1972 Mazda RX-3

Unser Family Cup
Gregor Fisken – 1974 IROC Porsche RSR

Peter Revson Trophy
Robert Davis – 1960 Stanguellini

Hurley Haywood Trophy
Taz Harvey – 1991 Acura Spice GTP

Del Monte Trophy
Simon Taylor – 1956 HWM Chevrolet Stove Bolt Special

Parnelli Jones Trans-Am Trophy
Joshua Feiber – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Peter Gregg Trophy
Ken Epsman – 1976 Dekon Monza

Pedro Rodriguez Trophy
Randall Smalley – 1969 Porsche 911S

Scott Pruett Legends of Endurance
Thomas Plucinsky – 1997 BMW M3 GT IMSA

Special Recognition Awards

Motor Sport Magazine Editors’ Choice
Jonathan Ornstein – 1973 Datsun 710

The Passion and Spirit presented by Bonhams
Johnny Mote Jr. – 1950 Allard K-2

John Fitch Corvette Award
John Anderson – 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Ken Miles Trophy
Michael Doyle – 1961 Jaguar E-Type

Greg Gregory Award
Tony Delane – 1972 Chevron B21

Phil Remington Award presented by Ford
Bart Wolf

Henry Ford Trophy presented by Ford
Bob Stockwell

The Petersen Legacy Award
Miles Collier – REVS Institute

Made in America – Coolest American Built Race Car
Dave Zurlinden – 1953 Tatum GMC Special

For the second consecutive year, the top three winners were recognized immediately following each race. They are:

Del Monte Trophy
1st Derek Hill – 1950 Jaguar Parkinson Special
2nd Charles McCabe – 1956 Cooper Bobtail T39
3rd Mark Osborne – 1959 Rejo MkVI

John Morton Trophy
1st Cameron Healy – 1953 Cooper-Porsche Pooper
2nd Hiroki Nakamura – 1965 Lotus Elan 26R
3rd Andrew Larson – 1956 Porsche 356A Speedster

Ken Miles Trophy
1st Billy Johnson – 1964 Shelby Cobra 289
2nd James Farley – 1964 Shelby Cobra 289
3rd Patrick Byrne – 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Peter Revson Trophy
1st Joseph Colasacco – 1962 Stanguellini Delfino
2nd Lee Mowle – 1962 Lotus 20/22
3rd Paul Thomas – 1963 Brabham BT6

Pedro Rodriguez Trophy
1st Cal Meeker – 1973 Lola T294
2nd James Farley – 1978 Lola T298
3rd Tony Delane – 1972 Chevron B21

Bruce McLaren Trophy
1st Gunnar Jeannette – 1969 Porsche 917 PA
2nd Warren Briggs – 1971 McLaren M8E
3rd Chris MacAllister – 1971 McLaren M8F-1

Parnelli Jones Trophy
1st Patrick Long – 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
2nd Bruce Canepa – 1970 AMC Javelin
3rd Chad Raynal – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Bob Sharp Cup
1st Rob Fuller – 1970 Datsun 510
2nd Richard Stuart Milne – 1970 Datsun 510
3rd Timothy Probert – 1971 Datsun 510

Peter Gregg Trophy
1st Patrick Long – 1981 Porsche 935
2nd Alan Terpins – 1979 Porsche 935
3rd Ranson Webster – 1976 Porsche 935 K3

Hurley Haywood Trophy
1st Brenden Leitch – 1991 AAR Toyota Eagle Mk III
2nd Geoff Brabham – 1990 Nissan NPT-90
3rd Charles Nearburg – 1991 AAR Toyota Eagle Mk III

Tommy Kendall Trophy
1st Matt Crandall – 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
2nd Chris Hines – 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
3rd Tim Lynn – 1986 Chevrolet Camaro

Scott Pruett Legends of Endurance Cup
1st Nick Yelloly / Bob Neapole – 2010 Acura ARX-01
2nd Jenson Button – 2000 Dodge Viper GTS-R
3rd Scott Drnek – 2013 Oreca FLM09

Unser Family Cup
1st Kurt Busch – 2003 IROC Pontiac Firebird
2nd Jimmie Johnson – 2003 IROC Pontiac Firebird
3rd Tomy Drissi – 2006 IROC Pontiac Firebird

Dates for the next Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion are August 11 – 14, 2027. The Monterey Pre-Reunion and Corkscrew Hillclimb are August 7 and 8, 2027.
Photo credit: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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