Photography by Kristina Cilia
Velocity Invitational 2021 may be over but we’ve still got plenty of coverage to share with you. An event of this size does not happen without the hard work of the team and staff involved.
If you’ve ever wondered about what happens off the track, we’ve got you covered. Check out these additional photos, including behind-the-scenes of the experienced individuals that worked hard to bring you this year’s event.
To see more of our Velocity Invitational coverage, check out these articles:
- Velocity Invitational 2021 Day 1 Update
- Velocity Invitational 2021 Day 2 Update
- Velocity Invitational 2021 Day 3 Update
- Velocity Invitational 2021 – A Smashing Success
- Porsche Highlights at Velocity Invitational 2021
- Mustangs vs Minis Race at Velocity Invitational
“Black Jack’ – 1932 Ford Roadster from the Hetfield Collection
1932 Ford Roadster
‘Iron Fist’ – 1936 Ford Coupe from the Hetfield Collection
‘Iron Fist’ – 1936 Ford Coupe from the Hetfield Collection
‘Slow Burn’ – 1936 Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster replica from the Hetfield Collection
Porsche 917/10 Gelo Racing Team
Two Porsche 917K’s in the iconic Gulf livery
1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SLR once driven by Stirling Moss
Mini Cooper’s lined up in the Paddock at Velocity Invitational
McLaren Speedtail’s on display in the Paddock at Velocity Invitational
Porsche 908/3
A section of the exhaust is prepped for welding after a crack was spotted during an inspection on the John Player Special F1
The Czinger is a 3D printed 1233 bhp hypercar with a top speed of 236mph
This McLaren F1 car was once driven by Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.
Lancia LC2
Lancia LC2
1964 Shelby Cobra 289
Donald Anderson, owner and driver of the 1964 Bobsy Porsche, preps and cleans the rims of the car to be remounted and balanced
Wearing proper race themed attire, as you do, while attending a track event
Miranda, the Soapbox Racer’s announcer, poses for a photo before the miniature cars take to the track at Laguna Seca during the 2021 Velocity Invitational
Scout pulls her wooden toy racecar near the Soapbox Racers Paddock area during the 2021 Velocity Invitational at Laguna Seca
Soapbox drivers ran to their cars in a traditional historic F1 style start to the race. The cars made one lap around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca at the 2021 Velocity Invitational.
Mini Cooper’s lined up in the Paddock at the 2021 Velocity Invitational
Mini Cooper’s lined up in the Paddock at the 2021 Velocity Invitational
Mika Hakkinen, former Finnish F1 driver, prepares to do a demonstration lap at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the 2021 Velocity Invitational
Mika Hakkinen – former Finnish F1 driver
On display in the Porsche lounge at Velocity Invitational was Jeff Zwart’s 906, 914-6, and the 935 he drove at the 2020 Pike Peak International Hill Climb.
The Sunoco Porsche 917/30 on display outside the Porsche lounge at Velocity Invitational
1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SLR once driven by Stirling Moss
1964 AC Cobra
Leather hood strap on a Mini Cooper
1951 Lancia Aurelia GT Carrera Panamericana Factory Team Car
1950 Talbot T 26-C
1950 Talbot T 26-C
Erika Kindred, with Impeccable Inc., tightens the lug bolts on a 1969 Camaro Z28
Erika Kindred, with Impeccable Inc., checks the oil on a 1969 Camaro Z28 which races in the Historic Trans Am Group at Velocity Invitational
Porsche 908/2 ‘Flunder’
Porsche 906
On display in the Velocity Invitational Paddock was a McLaren M8A next to a 1971 Condor Motorhome in McLaren colors.
McLaren M8A
McLaren M8A
Examining a section of the exhaust on the John Player Special F1 racecar
Ford GT LM racecars
1972 Gulf Mirage M6
The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is a track-only hypercar in a limited edition of 40 units
The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is a track-only hypercar in a limited edition of 40 units
Spectators enjoy watching and capturing Group 9 racers as they barrel through the Corkscrew at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the Velocity Invitational
The James Hetfield Collection
The Black Pearl from the James Hetfield Collection was inspired by the 1930’s Art Deco Movement
‘Voodoo Priest’ – 1937 Lincoln Zephyr from the Hetfield Collection
