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Laguna Seca. / 36.58417°N 121.75361°W / 36.58417; -121.75361. Laguna Seca Raceway (branded as WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and previously Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for sponsorship reasons) is a paved road racing track in central California used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, built in 1957 near both Salinas and ...
- A New Course Is Needed
- Organic Origins of The Course
- Circuit Opens to Great Fanfare
- Motorbikes Bring Track Changes
- More Changes Come to Boost Safety
- Scramp Out and New Management Appointed
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It was clear to all that safety had outgrown the forested roads, which were soon abandoned for racing. The Pebble Beach races had however demonstrated the popularity of racing and the financial impact it could have for the local community and local businesses leaders were keen to keep sportscar racing alive. At the August 1956 meeting of the Monter...
Somewhat amazingly, they managed to pull it off. Raising $125,000 from public subscriptions, a nine-turn course was constructed in just 60 days. A number of factors were in SCRAMP’s favour. The parcel of land around a dry lake bed formed a natural bowl (Laguna Seca means dry lake in Spanish), which was great for spectating and also suggested a grea...
SCRAMP’s gamble to build the circuit quickly paid off when 35,000 paying spectators turned out for its inaugural race, an SCCA National event, which also counted as part of the Pacific Coast Championship. Major General William M. Breckenridge from Fort Ord and SCRAMP President Lou Gold cut the ribbon on November 9, 1957, to officially declare the f...
It’s not just four-wheeled action that has found a home on the Monterrey Peninsula. Motorcycle racing has long been a key part of the track’s activities and indeed has influenced many of the major changes the track has undertaken. The AMA began holding the forerunner of the current MotoAmerica series for superbikes at the track in 1976 and the even...
The World Championship stars may have moved on but there was still top level two-wheeled competition at Laguna Seca, with the arrival of the World Superbike Championship in 1995. This proved to be a happier affair, though there were still calls for further safety upgrades. In response, the Turn 9-10-11 section was re-profiled for 1996, with the eff...
The good relationship between the Monterey County Board of Supervisors (which was deeded the ownership of the land from the military in 1974) and the non-profit SCRAMP organisation had been one of the strengths behind Laguna Seca’s success. By the 2010s, however, serious cracks had emerged in the relationship, to the extent that accusations of mism...
Learn about the origins and features of Laguna Seca, one of America's best road courses. See maps, photos and details of the classic turns, such as the Corkscrew, and the circuit's FIA grade.
Learn how to master Laguna Seca Raceway, a legendary circuit with challenging layout and iconic corners. Find out the characteristics, tips, and car suitability of this historic track in California.
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13 de mai. de 2024 · Find out the circuit layout, lap times, race results and history of Laguna Seca, a permanent road course in California. See the Corkscrew, the plunging left-right esses, and other features of this challenging track.
Learn about the track details, history and features of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, a scenic and historic road course in Monterey, CA. See the gallery, track map and buy tickets for upcoming events.
