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Post by kendall on Jul 6, 2006 14:24:48 GMT -8
I am working with Toyota in an effort to bring car club members to the Monterey Historic Race at Laguna Seca in Northern California. It is going to be an unbelievable event. I would like to speak to the president of TORC to organize special access credentials for club members. Does anyone know who runs this organization and perhaps a contact number? Thanks in advance. John Kendall www.montereyhistoric.com |
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 6, 2006 22:54:26 GMT -8
John,
Thank you for dropping by with your announcement.
I know Toyota is getting ready for their 50th anniversary in the US, and I'm sure we would like to assist & participate at the Monterey Historic Race!
Currently TORC doesn't have a president per se. Our Founder was Stuart Resor, but we seem to have lost contact with him over the years.
My name is Mike Foertsch and I am the news editor for TORC and if you would like to email me at newsletter@toyotaclub.org - I can give you some direct contact information.
Regards,
Mike ~ Toyotageek
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Post by 00event00 on Jul 13, 2006 17:04:29 GMT -8
Have been there 3 years ago it was GREAT....
Would like to drive there but my Celica can't make it., However am planing to visit again . ;D
TY
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Post by Toyotacluborg on Jul 18, 2006 15:58:38 GMT -8
Here is an update with more information regarding the Monterey Historic Races presented by TOYOTAAs you may, or may not know, the Monterey Historic Races Presented by Toyota is approaching quickly. As it has for the last thirty-three years, the event will be held at the Laguna Seca Raceway from August 18-20.
The Monterey Historic Race weekend is considered to be the finest gathering of automobiles at any one place in the world. Vintage races are held throughout the day with old Formula One cars and multi-million dollar sports cars. Toyota will have several Expo areas displaying historic Toyota racecars as well as special Lexus and Scion cars. The highlight of the weekend will be the presence of the Toyota Formula One car and team and it’s on track performance. This is truly special as Formula One only runs one race here in the US, and most people never get to witness some of the finest technology and jaw dropping performance of any kind. It’s similar to an F-16 fighter plane, just on the ground!
Toyota would like all car club members to come out and enjoy a wonderful weekend and learn more about Toyota heritage, and classic automobiles in general. It will be a celebrity filled event packed with excitement and beauty. There is special car club parking in the infield and a reduced ticket price for all who attend. Please round-up your troops and bring the family.
Please email me at: montereyhistoric@yahoo.com
Event info: www.montereyhistoric.com
Hope to see you there!
Regards,
John Kendall- Toyota is the presenting sponsor of the event.
- Car registration, Corral parking and passes for Club members are available for all three days.
- There will be 2 Toyota Expo areas, Lexus Lounge, a Toyota working paddock, and a bevy of other things going on.
- There will car clubs of every sort, Scion, Lexus, Toyota, Ferrari, Porsche, Mazerati, Bugati, and many more.
- Some of the world’s rarest and most spectacular cars will be on site, and racing on the track. It’s a site to see people dual it out in their $5 million + cars and not holding back.
- Club Parking - The infield parking is close to some of the Expos so there will be foot traffic checking things out. There is no limit to the number of cars. The more the merrier!!
- 12 special suite passes for selected people. Those people are: the longest continuous Toyota owners, highest mileage Toyota’s, and, best I love what you do for me picture!
As we receive more information we will post it here.
As of this writing, several 2000GT's are expected to be there - a tentative list of cars includes both Shelby 2000GTs, Formula One car and Team, a number of historic Toyota race cars and appearances by a number of past Toyota race car drivers. We hope to get specific detail soon.
If you are interested in attending, please contact John at montereyhistoric@yahoo.com and tell him you are with TORC - the Toyota Owner's and Restorer's Club.
Car registration and attendance is REQUIRED!
Please keep registration limited to TOYOTA powered vehicles ONLY!
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Post by skaughtto on Jul 19, 2006 8:43:02 GMT -8
Sent my email to John asking more about the Monterey Historic. Wanted to know if there was a discount on the tickets that included a campsite and if there would be a TORC parking section. I'll certainly do my best to be there.
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 19, 2006 10:11:27 GMT -8
TORC members will receive special pricing - If you are interested in attending, please contact John Kendall at montereyhistoric@yahoo.com and tell him you are with TORC - the Toyota Owner's and Restorer's Club.
There will be an area in the infield for club parking, with a seperate section for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion clubs. Not knowing what the actual turnout will be we could arrange to meet fellow TORC members at one of the Toyota Expo areas or Paddock area on Saturday.
Most of our Board of Directors plan on being there Saturday. I might be there all three days (at least in part). I'm thinking of driving up on Friday and leaving early Sunday. Unfortunately I don't think I'll drive the Celica.
I'm trying to get updates from John on a regular basis, but if you learn of something new, please pass it on to the rest of us here on the Forum.
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Post by takumitrueno on Jul 19, 2006 22:33:16 GMT -8
Thanks for the email newsletter. I will do my best to make it. Is there any day that maybe better then the others.?
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 20, 2006 6:50:09 GMT -8
That's a very good question, and I'm trying to find out more about it.
The Monterey Historics website lists the schedule for the weekend: www.montereyhistoric.com/event/schedule.html
There are races all 3 days, so it really depends on what you want to see. Saturday & Sunday will each feature 2 seperate Toyota Motorsports Demonstration Laps (so that's 4 demonstration laps total!).
As I get more information, I will announce it here.
Remember - if you want to attend, contact John at montereyhistoric@yahoo.com for exact registration information including pricing. Don't forget to mention you are with TORC.
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 20, 2006 7:27:24 GMT -8
Just In!!
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION is AUGUST 5th!!!
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 20, 2006 13:05:52 GMT -8
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 20, 2006 18:51:42 GMT -8
Here is the latest news that I recieved from John today!
First, A 3-day pass is available to club members, and includes parking! Please make sure you bring your Toyota to be parked within the Toyota Corral!
Second, The F1 car will be driven each day, but the main day will be Saturday at about 3:30.
Third, is is a list of confirmed cars. I'm not sure as to the actual car for some of these, I think they refer to the Long Beach Grand Prix Pro/Celebrity races - in which case they are Celicas. The Shelby 2000GT's are scheduled but not confirmed.
1) 1987 Celica Turbo GTO
2) 1975 Celica original pace car (ran in 1976)
3) 1978 Dan Gurney (?)
4) 1981 Tony Danza (?)
5) 1993 Supra pace car
6) 1990 Donny Osmond (?)
7) Lexus SC430 (the one with the roll cage)??
8) 2005 Patrick Dempsey Scion tC
9) 2006 Craftsman Truck
10) F1 Show Car and track car
11) 2006 Camry Cup Car
12) Gurney GTP Eagle
Fourth, the following drivers will be there and there will be a Q&A and autograph session both Saturday and Sunday.
1) Scooter Patrick and Dave Jordan will both be there
2) Juan Manuel Fangio II
3) Rod Millen
4) Ivan Stewart
5) Ricardo Zonta (F1 Friday driver).
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 21, 2006 23:45:11 GMT -8
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
TORC members will receive special pricing - If you are interested in attending, please contact John Kendall at montereyhistoric@yahoo.com and tell him you are with TORC - the Toyota Owner's and Restorer's Club.
Then, send a check for $20 payable to RWB LLC
When registering, PLEASE include your Name, address, phone, email, etc.
You MUST register your car. Please include pertinent info - Model, Year, Odometer mileage, miles driven, length of time owned, etc.You MUST bring your TOYOTA to be eligible.
Important!! Mention you are with TORC - the Toyota Owner's and Restorer's Club!
TORC requests that anyone registering their car as a TORC vehicle to PLEASE register TOYOTA POWERED vehicles ONLY!
If anyone is planning on attending and registering their car, we ask that it be Toyota powered only. Since this event is presented by Toyota, TORC feels it is only proper that all TORC registered vehicles are Toyota, through & through! TORC was invited to this event by Toyota, and we feel it is important to keep things as "Toyota" as possible.
Other than that, everyone is welcome to join us! We simply ask that anyone registering a car, as a TORC member, to please only register "pure" Toyota vehicles.
Thanks for everyones understanding and co-operation in regards to this.
Car registration and attendance is REQUIRED!
Send your check to:
John Kendall
RWB
3000 Ocean Park Blvd. Suite 1070
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Post by Toyotacluborg on Jul 25, 2006 20:35:31 GMT -8
Here is an update from the organizers of the event:
The organizers are a little concerned as to the responses that they are receiving. The whole point in providing incentive by Toyota was to get club members there with their cars. The organizers are trying to rally owners and their cars to park in the Car Corral where pictures will be taken on Saturday and mailed to all Toyota heads around the world. The organizers are getting a good number of people who are coming, but are not bringing their cars.
The organizers will honor those who have already registered, but they wish to make it clear that to receive the discount, you must be with your Toyota.
To any and all Toyota owners, if you have not yet registered for this event please do so, and please be aware that you are requested to bring your Toyota so that it may be parked in the Toyota Corral. Toyota has provide us with a great incentive in the form of these discount passes, and in turn ask registered participants to Please bring their cars!
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 25, 2006 21:44:03 GMT -8
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Post by goandshow on Jul 26, 2006 1:40:22 GMT -8
OK to clarify for me...
Can we just like park the car.. or do we have to do more? my engine isnt very strong but i can make a show effort.
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 26, 2006 22:26:37 GMT -8
You can just park the car.
More than anything, I think they just want a good showing of Toyotas - the more the merrier!
As much as I'd like to bring my Celica, I don't think it is up the the drive, so I will probably be taking my 4Runner & it is definately not a show car - it's just a daily driver!
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Post by goandshow on Jul 28, 2006 11:59:17 GMT -8
what day and time do the show only cars need to be there?
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 28, 2006 14:19:05 GMT -8
The primary day for Toyota photo ops will be Saturday. No specific time has been given.
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Post by goandshow on Jul 28, 2006 15:19:53 GMT -8
Where can i sign up for just showing...
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 29, 2006 6:11:06 GMT -8
It doesn't matter if you just show your car on Saturday or go all three days - there is only one way to be part of Toyota's invitation.
- Send a check for $20 payable to RWB LLC.
- When registering, PLEASE include your Name, address, phone, email, etc.
- You MUST register your car.
- Please include pertinent info - Make, Model, Year, Odometer mileage, miles driven, length of time owned, etc.
- You MUST bring your TOYOTA to be eligible.
- Important!! Mention you are with TORC - the Toyota Owner's and Restorer's Club!
- Deadline is August 5 2006!
Send your check to:
John Kendall
RWB
3000 Ocean Park Blvd.
Suite 1070
Santa Monica, CA 90405
If you are interested in attending, and would like further detail, please contact John Kendall at montereyhistoric@yahoo.com and tell him you are with TORC - the Toyota Owner's and Restorer's Club.
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Post by toyotageek on Jul 31, 2006 19:18:12 GMT -8
Here is an updated list of some of the cars that can be expected:Expo – Cars on Displayo 1975 Celica original pace car (ran in 1976)
o 1978 Dan Gurney celebrity car
o 1981 Tony Danza celebrity car
o 1993 Supra pace car
o Rod Millen Pike’s Peak Celica
o Lexus Daytona Prototype
o 2005 Patrick Dempsey Scion tC
o 2006 Craftsman Truck
o F1 Show Car
o 2006 Camry Cup Car
o 1987 Celica GTO
o Both 1967 Shelby 2000GT’s will be there (#23 and #33) On-track Safety Carso Camry SE hybrid
o Lexus GS430
o Lexus GS hybrid
ALso, these EVENT HIGHLIGHTS have been announced:o Toyota Fan Appreciation Kiosks
o Enter-to-win track rides
o Chance to meet the F1 team 1-on-1
o Guided Toyota Paddock Tours
o Toyota F1 Car Demo Laps
o 1967 Shelby 2000GT Parade Laps !! Please note that all cars, drivers and events are subject to change without prior notice !!
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Post by Toyotacluborg on Aug 2, 2006 12:33:03 GMT -8
Important News regarding Registration!
RWB, the organizers for Toyota at the Monterey Historics have made a change to how they are handling the logistics of the credentials. Due to a large response, they have decided to have a registration booth for the car clubs. Once they have received payment, they will add the registered names to a list. RWB will email all those who have provided an email as a confirmation. The registered people who have made payment will then be able to pick up their event tickets and parking passes at the Hyatt Regency Monterey. The booth will be set up in front of the convention hall which is just to the right of the main hotel entrance (you do not go into the hotel). Hours are 8-5 on Friday and Saturday.
Following is the address of the Hyatt in Monterey:
1 Old Golf Course Road,
Monterey, California, 93940-4908
USA
Tel: 831 372 1234
What this means is - Credentials will not be mailed out. All registered TORC attendees will have to pick up their credentials and parking passes at the Hyatt Regency Monterey!
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