# Monterey Car Week automotive events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/monterey-car-week-automotive-events
> Updated: 2026-08-08T08:00:44.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Monterey Car Week in California involves a series of automotive shows, auctions, and racing events. The week begins with the Automobilia Collectors Expo in Seaside, which features automotive memorabilia and an auction. During this period, Hennessey Performance is scheduled to showcase the Blackbird hypercar.

Other major components of the week include the Monterey Pre-Reunion, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the Motorlux gala, and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The week of events concludes with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which includes the presentation of the Best of Show award.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Monterey Car Week 2026 returns to California

Monterey Car Week 2026 in California will host over 50,000 attendees for various automotive events, including racing at Laguna Seca and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monterey-car-week-2026-returns-to-california

### 2026-08-03: Monterey Car Week kicks off with Automobilia Expo and Hennessey Blackbird debut

Monterey Car Week starts Aug 10 with the Automobilia Collectors Expo (Aug 10‑12, tickets $30‑$125) and the debut of Hennessey’s 800‑hp Blackbird hypercar.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monterey-car-week-kicks-off-with-automobilia-expo-and-hennessey-blackbird-debut

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Cite as: Monterey Car Week automotive events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/monterey-car-week-automotive-events