The Monterey Peninsula fell quiet this evening as the crowds dispersed, the cherished cars departed and a week of automotive celebration drew to a close. Hours earlier, the festivities had reached a crescendo and the 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster claimed Best of Show at the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance®. The four events that bring together historic racing action, vibrant avant-garde innovations and timeless automobiles are the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance® presented by Rolex, The Quail by The Peninsula, A Motorsports Gathering and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance®. At the heart of each stands a Rolex clock, a symbol of the Swiss watchmaker’s support of these gatherings since 1997. 

Rolex Testimonee Tom Kristensen has attended Monterey regularly over the years and revels in the magical atmosphere. He said:

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® stands as the pinnacle of the week, and this year's 75th edition proved no exception. Earlier today, crowds gathered on the iconic 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links® to witness a display of motoring's greatest creations. Ferrari held the honour as featured marque during the anniversary celebration, reflecting its pivotal role at the Concours since the early 1950s. The event also paid tribute to the legacy of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from the Italian manufacturer's storied triumphs to the rise of Japanese constructors at the legendary race. When the 1935 Duesenberg claimed the Best of Show award, its owner Harry Yeaggy was presented with a specially engraved Perpetual 1908 – a fitting accolade for his dedication to preserving this exquisite machine. Yeaggy said:

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion thundered to life from Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 August, welcoming more than 400 of motor sport’s archival machines to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Returning to the track behind the wheel of his 1991 IROC Dodge Daytona was Rolex Testimonee Scott Pruett. Pruett, alongside drivers from all disciplines, could be found sharing racing stories in the paddock or navigating the track’s legendary Corkscrew, where a five-and-a-half-storey descent follows a blind entry. Meanwhile, a celebration of Japanese motor sport recognized the innovation and racing spirit of the country’s manufacturers. A gathering of vehicles from Honda/Acura, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota, spanning single-seater, endurance racing and sportscar competition took centre stage. This year marked the 25th anniversary of Rolex’s association, having first partnered the Reunion in 2001 before becoming Title Sponsor in 2010 – a testament to the Swiss watchmaker’s almost century-long commitment to the sport.

On Friday 14 August, Carmel Valley basked in summer sunlight as spectators gathered for The Quail by The Peninsula, A Motorsports Gathering. The garden party celebration brought together the automotive industry's most prominent manufacturers and collectors, as futuristic designs met their past inspirations. The event honoured the 100th anniversary of Route 66 by creating a winding path which replicated America’s famed highway and featured a cross-section of automobiles that had traversed it. The event also showcased a dedicated collection of Ferrari F40s and the largest assembly of Lamborghini Diablos. As the afternoon progressed, the Rolex Best of Show was awarded to a sleek silver 1957 Ferrari 625/250 Testarossa. Its owner Bruce Meyer took to the stage to receive his trophy and an engraved Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36, before his car was admitted into the Rolex Circle of Champions. Meyer, who presented six of his personal vehicles at the gathering, said: 

An essential step towards success at the Concours is the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance® presented by Rolex – for which the Swiss watchmaker has stood as Presenting Partner since 2007. The rolling museum took place on Thursday 13 August and featured a 200-strong line-up of some of the world's most storied cars. This year's route replaced the traditional passage with a picturesque figure of eight which took cars through the Del Monte Forest, past Cypress Point and the prestigious Spyglass Hill Golf Course – a journey that harked back to the original Pebble Beach Road Races of the 1950s. As well as providing a chance for owners to demonstrate the roadworthiness of their vehicles to spectators, it served as a preview for the crowning moment in today’s grand finale. 

ROLEX AND MOTOR SPORT
Rolex celebrates human achievement, recognizing the journey marked by milestones and emotions that culminates in defining moments – determined by a path followed, not just a trophy. In motor sport this association started in the 1930s when Sir Malcolm Campbell set World Land Speed Records on Daytona Beach with a Rolex Oyster on his wrist. Since then, Rolex’s support has grown, extending to the sport’s most esteemed figures, revered endurance championships and leading events. This affiliation encompasses the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship and the contests that come together to form the Triple Crown of Endurance Racing – the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, the Twelve Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For almost three decades, Rolex has also supported classic automotive events steeped in elegance, beauty and tradition, including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® and the Goodwood Revival. Rolex welcomed motor sport icon Sir Jackie Stewart into its family of Testimonees in 1968 and he has since been joined by fellow legends: Tom Kristensen, the record nine-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Mark Webber, the 2015 FIA World Endurance Champion and multiple Grand Prix™ winner. The Swiss watchmaker also supports the next generation of talent, including Jamie Chadwick, who continues to break down barriers across motor sport, and Nyck de Vries, a leading figure in the WEC who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2026.