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The Mazda Heritage Collection is back at the racetrack, this time at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the famous Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Three glorious rotary engines will echo throu…
The Mazda Heritage Collection is making a comeback at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, featuring three iconic rotary engines: the 1989 Mazda 767B-002, a 1991 Mazda RX-7-001 GTO, and a restored 1992 Mazda RX-792P. These cars have been in action earlier this year at HSR Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, with the RX-792P making its debut. The 750hp RX-792P, designed for IMSA’s GTP category, had enormous potential, but progress was cut short by the elimination of the GTP class the following year. Mazda driver Tom Long will pilot the RX-792P at the Rolex Reunion, while MX-5 Cup champion Jared Thomas will drive the RX-7 GTO.
The absence of modern driving aids like ABS or traction control presents a challenge for the drivers who need to rely on their skills and experience. The 767B, driven by factory driver Jonathan Bomarito, is a favorite among fans. Mazda Motorsports Senior Manager, Jonathan Applegate, is thrilled to have three Mazda Heritage cars on the track, providing Thomas with a valuable opportunity to drive a piece of Mazda history. The 767B and RX-792P will compete in the GTP group, while the RX-7 will race in the GTO division as part of the Hurley Haywood Trophy.
