Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
Kickoff to Monterey Car Week | Benefiting Tunnel to Towers Foundation
“We’re revving up for the 2026 Central Coast Poker Rally — fasten your seatbelts for an electrifying, turbocharged adventure you won’t want to miss!” Marsha Taylor, President & Founder
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Kicking off Monterey Car Week – Benefiting Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The Brass Tap at The Dunes Monterey Retail Center
Address: 99 General Stillwell Dr, Marina, CA 93933
Arrival: 8:30 AM
Details:
• Check in, pick up your tote bag, t-shirt, and rally packet.
• Each registered car owner receives a sponsor gift at check-in.
• Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet & fresh coffee.
• KMBY Radio broadcasting live on-site!
• Free public car show kicks off at 9:00 AM — the public votes for the People’s Choice Award.
• Introduction to Tunnel to Towers Foundation representatives
• People’s Choice Award announced at 11:30 AM in the parking lot — cheer for the winner!
Experience, Parade Laps & Pro Photos
Address: 1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908
Arrive: 12:30 PM (approx. 10 miles / 20 mins)
Time on site: ~ Approximately 2 hours (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Details:
• Park on the paddock area and line up for the racetrack experience.
• Pick up your next poker card and another sponsor gift.
• Renowned motorsports photographer Michael Troutman will capture professional action shots of your car on the famous Corkscrew — photos will be provided to drivers after the event!
• Take in the excitement and enjoy this memorable pit stop!
Address: 7166 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA 93923
Arrive: 4:30 PM (6.5 miles traveling down Lourdes Grade on Carmel Valley Road.)
Details:
• Park & join the rally wrap-up celebration!
• Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with friends old & new.
• The Full Poker Rally Experience includes two free drink tickets per person, provided at the dinner.
• Play fun games, bid on raffle auction items, and help raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation through games, direct donations, and the raffle.
• Celebrate our Gold Star families with Special Tribute Surprise Gifts for those who picked a ‘gold-star’ poker cards.
• Awards ceremony for best poker hands, surprise winners, and sponsor gifts.
• Dance and sing along to The Money Band Duo, the #1 band in Monterey!
• Cap off an unforgettable day with music, laughter, and giving back to our heroes.
• Please fuel up before arrival.
• Bring your insurance card and driver’s license to sign releases for track & rally.
• Drive safely — this is a rally, not a race!
• Smile for Michael Troutman at the Corkscrew.
• Get ready for a fun finale with great food, music, and support for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation!
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
Kickoff to Monterey Car Week | Benefiting Tunnel to Towers Foundation
“We’re revving up for the 2026 Central Coast Poker Rally — fasten your seatbelts for an electrifying, turbocharged adventure you won’t want to miss!” Marsha Taylor, President
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Kicking off Monterey Car Week – Benefiting Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The Brass Tap at The Dunes Monterey Retail Center
Address: 99 General Stillwell Dr, Marina, CA 93933
Arrival: 8:30 AM
Details:
• Check in, pick up your tote bag, t-shirt, and rally packet.
• Each registered car owner receives a sponsor gift at check-in.
• Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet & fresh coffee.
• KMBY Radio broadcasting live on-site!
• Free public car show kicks off at 9:00 AM — the public votes for the People’s Choice Award.
• Introduction to Tunnel to Towers Foundation representatives
• People’s Choice Award announced at 11:30 AM in the parking lot — cheer for the winner!
Experience, Parade Laps & Pro Photos
Address: 1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908
Arrive: 12:30 PM (approx. 10 miles / 20 mins)
Time on site: ~ Approximately 2 hours (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Details:
• Park on the paddock area and line up for the racetrack experience.
• Pick up your next poker card and another sponsor gift.
• Renowned motorsports photographer Michael Troutman will capture professional action shots of your car on the famous Corkscrew — photos will be provided to drivers after the event!
• Take in the excitement and enjoy this memorable pit stop!
Address: 7166 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA 93923
Arrive: 4:30 PM (6.5 miles traveling down Lourdes Grade on Carmel Valley Road.)
Details:
• Park & join the rally wrap-up celebration!
• Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with friends old & new.
• The Full Poker Rally Experience includes two free drink tickets per person, provided at the dinner.
• Play fun games, bid on raffle auction items, and help raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation through games, direct donations, and the raffle.
• Celebrate our Gold Star families with Special Tribute Surprise Gifts for those who picked a ‘gold-star’ poker cards.
• Awards ceremony for best poker hands, surprise winners, and sponsor gifts.
• Dance and sing along to The Money Band Duo, the #1 band in Monterey!
• Cap off an unforgettable day with music, laughter, and giving back to our heroes.
• Please fuel up before arrival.
• Bring your insurance card and driver’s license to sign releases for track & rally.
• Drive safely — this is a rally, not a race!
• Smile for Michael Troutman at the Corkscrew.
• Get ready for a fun finale with great food, music, and support for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation!
You Will Be Able To Obtain Extra Poker Cards With A Donation To Help Your Odds Of Winning The Rally!