NASCAR fans are in for a special treat this summer as some of the sport’s most legendary names—Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, Bobby Labonte, Bill Elliott, and Ken Schrader—are set to reunite on the track at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in August. The five racing icons will compete in the IROC Race Group during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, bringing back memories of the legendary International Race of Champions (IROC) series.
IROC Returns with NASCAR Icons
The IROC Race Group is a featured class at the prestigious Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, celebrating the history of the International Race of Champions—a series that pitted the best drivers from NASCAR, IndyCar, and other disciplines against each other in identically prepared cars.
With Laguna Seca’s famed Corkscrew turn and technical layout, this event promises to be an exciting showcase of raw driving skill, featuring:
• Jeff Gordon – Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and three-time IROC champion (1995, 1997, 1998).
• Mark Martin – Five-time IROC champion (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005), the most in series history.
• Bobby Labonte – 2000 NASCAR Cup Series champion and IROC race winner.
• Bill Elliott – 1988 NASCAR Cup Series champion and former IROC race winner.
• Ken Schrader – Veteran NASCAR driver and former IROC competitor.
These legends will take to the track in classic IROC machinery, offering fans a nostalgic glimpse of the series that once crowned “the best of the best” in motorsports.
A Must-Watch Event at Monterey
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, held annually at Laguna Seca, is one of the world’s premier vintage racing events. Featuring historic race cars from various eras, the event attracts top drivers and fans alike, celebrating motorsports heritage in a competitive setting.
For NASCAR enthusiasts, the inclusion of the IROC Race Group adds another layer of excitement, reviving memories of legendary IROC battles between stock car greats and open-wheel stars.
Where and When to Watch
The IROC Race Group event at Laguna Seca is scheduled to take place during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in August 2025. Further details on race schedules and TV coverage are expected to be announced soon.
Fans of classic NASCAR and IROC history won’t want to miss this rare reunion of racing legends as they battle it out once more—this time, at one of America’s most iconic road courses.
