In November 1950, the inaugural Pebble Beach Road Races included a casual car show that added a social component to the weekend's festivities. Though racing in the Del Monte Forest ended after the 1956 competition, that car show grew into the world-renowned Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The 75th celebration on August 16 caps off 10 days of exciting exhibits, auctions, … [Read more...] about Ready to Roll
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75 Years of Elegance — and the Woman Who Helped Define It
Long before the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance became a high-profile international affair, it was the social sidebar to a new motorsports event. Drivers skirted around Monterey pines and sped through hairpin turns during the first Pebble Beach Road Race in November 1950. The Del Monte Forest course was outlined as interest in sports cars and road racing—already popular in … [Read more...] about Best in Class
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Your Guide to 2025 Monterey Car Week Events
When August rolls around, the world's car collectors and enthusiasts turn their attention to the Monterey Peninsula. Designers, race drivers, historians, connoisseurs and celebrities will spend 10 action-packed days attending automotive events ahead of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Highlights range from exclusive exhibitions and auctions to lively meet-and-greets and … [Read more...] about On the Fast Track
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Photographer Jeff Bushnell Captures the Spirit of Car Week
Photographer Jeff Bushnell's compelling shots of rare and exotic cars and motorcycles have appeared in The New York Times, Cycle World, Autoweek, the Los Angeles Times, and this magazine, among others. He's captured images of auto enthusiasts and their vehicles at some of the most exclusive Car Week events throughout Monterey County. Bushnell was the official photographer … [Read more...] about Automotive Imagery
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A Guide to the Essential Events of Monterey Car Week 2024
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance began in 1950, as a social component held in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Road Races. Today, the Concours headlines more than 10 days of August races, auctions, exhibitions and other high-octane events held across the Monterey Peninsula. This is your chance to connect with race drivers, car designers, collectors, celebrities and … [Read more...] about Best in Class