Event Overview

When: Friday - Sunday, August 15 - 17
Where: Various locations in the Monterey/Carmel area

The Schedule:

Friday

Track Open: Laguna Seca: 7:00 a.m. track opens to entrants. (Race ticket required.)
Concorso Italiano: Ultimate Clean-Car Contest by Central Cal Chapter (Concorso entry fee required.)
Backroads to Big Sur Tour: 10:00 a.m. Visit some of the most scenic roads in the country—160 miles of scenic adventure. (Four to Five hours driving, plus time for lunch). (No cost) Pre-Tour gathering at 9:15 a.m. at the Rio Grill parking lot at the Crossroads Shopping center. just east of Highway 1, at the South end of Carmel.
Download the Backroads Tour Guide.pdf for complete details.

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Friday Evening

Rancho Cañada Golf Club 6:00 p.m. private three-course dinner. (Pre-purchased ticket required.)
Activities: Display of special vintage and Z8 vehicles. Prize giveaways.

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Saturday & Sunday

Laguna Seca: 7:00 a.m. track opens to entrants. (Race ticket required.)
Activities: Catered lunch and special events in our exclusive CCA hospitality tent above Turn Five.
Drawing to win a two-day M Driving School at the BMW Performance Center! (Saturday ONLY)

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Saturday Evening

RM Auction: You have an opportunity to attend the RM Auction at the Monterey Marriott Hotel, 350 Calle Principal, Monterey 93940. Details to follow.

Dinner with the Z8 Group: early dinner in the top floor banquet room of the Monterey Marriott, and will allow diners easy access to the auctions that are in the hotel (Russo & Steele) & across the street (RM).

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What to Wear

The Festorics is an outdoor event that takes place at Laguna Seca Raceway at Monterey. Attire should be comfortable and convenient for walking and sitting. Styles range from dressy to resort casual. Temperatures are often cool in the morning and evening, and warm during the day, so layering is recommended.

Your event ticket must also be visible at all times. A lanyard and ticket holder will be provided to you for this purpose on the day of the event.

What to Bring

To fully enjoy your day at the Festorics, you might want to bring these items: comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a sweater or jacket, handy wipes, a camera, and a blanket or cushion for the bleachers.

Where to Eat

Catered lunch is available by pre-purchased ticket in our exclusive CCA hospitality tent above Turn Five. And of course, a multitude of foods are available at concession stands at the event.

Related Events

The Festorics is the centerpiece of our Golden Gate Chapter event, but there are many related events and activities throughout the week all around the Monterey area. See Monterey Car Week.

Directions to Laguna Seca Raceway

From Highway 1: Take the Hwy 68 exit East. Travel approximately 10 miles to main entrance. Entrance will be on the left.

From Highway 101 South: Take the Monterey-Peninsula/Sanborn Rd exit (Salinas). Travel West (right turn off freeway) on Sanborn Rd to South Main St./Hwy 68. Make left turn on to Hwy 68. Travel West on Hwy 68 for approximately 10 miles. Main entrance will be on the right.

From Highway 101 North: Take the Monterey-Peninsula/Sanborn Rd exit (Salinas). Travel West on Sanborn Rd to South Main St./Hwy 68. Make left hand turn on to Hwy 68. Travel West on Hwy 68 for approximately 10 miles. Main entrance will be on the right.

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