Long history

 

The historic races are a yearly highlight for enthusiasts, and the event has grown since its first incarnation in 1974. That year, Earle was able to stitch together a field of about 70 cars. It's now an international event with 450 vintage racers that chronicle the history of motorsports.

 

“Whatever melts your butter is there, from way back to modern times,” Mario Andretti said in the Sept. 1, 2008, issue of AutoWeek. He was the man of the hour last year, and was honored for the 30th anniversary of his Formula One world championship.Rolex 2009 Monterey Historics on Speed TV

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Television Broadcast of 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races | Friday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. Eastern / 5 p.m. Pacific on Speed Channel Cable Network:

For fans who couldn’t attend the 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races in person last August, there’s the next best thing in Speed Channel’s hour-long special coverage of the event this Friday, October 16 at 8 p.m Eastern / 5 p.m. Pacific.

Viewers can catch all the action of 450 vintage cars racing in 15 groups spanning nearly every era of motorsports today as well as the passion of their drivers who consider this the most significant vintage racing event in the country. Held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the 2009 event features Porsche as the honored marque.