IROC returns with an event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
NASCAR legends Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, Bill Elliott, Ken Schrader and Bobby Labonte are returning to the wheel in 2025. They will join Danny Sullivan and Scott Pruett for an IROC event on August 13-16 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Evernham was the crew chief for Gordon between 1993 and 1999. He’s now the co-owner of IROC.
The IROC event uses the same IROC cars from the past, in many cases, from Evernham’s collection. In several cases, these IROC cars were originally raced by the same driver.
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Ray Evernham comments
“I think this is the first time several of these drivers, including Jeff Gordon, have raced at Laguna Seca, and to do so during the renowned Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is something I know they will enjoy,” said Evernham.
“I’m also excited to give fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with our drivers and the incredible group of IROC cars that will be on display.”
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Zak Brown comments
Zak Brown is the CEO of McLaren Racing. And now, he’s going racing himself.
He has acquired a 1977 Chevrolet IROC Camaro that was raced by Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Alan Jones, Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, James Brolin and Paul Newman. He’ll be racing in the event as well.
“I’m so pumped that they’re bringing back the iconic IROC series, when we used to be able to answer the question of who was the best of the best! Can’t wait to get it out on the track,” Brown stated via social media.
The event takes place during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. IROC is one of 14 different groups of cars taking to the track during the event.
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