WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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Location
1021 Monterey Salinas HwySalinas, CA 93908 United States
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Mission Statement
Experience the thrills of playing a key, behind-the-scenes role at America’s favorite road course. Hundreds of enthusiastic individuals serve as volunteer ambassadors at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to ensure each event is flawlessly executed. Leading the charge is the Laguna Seca Volunteer Association, which is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization, that oversees the many moving parts associated with conducting racing events. There are a wide variety of committees--from greeting guests at admissions and selling refreshments, to first aid and traffic control--that all play vital roles. The Laguna Seca Volunteer Association was formed in 2020 and is led by an all-volunteer board of directors who work closely with WRLS management to ensure guests, race teams, sponsors and everyone who enters the Laguna Seca Recreation Area receive a welcoming and safe experience. Whether you’re a race fan or wanting to contribute to local organizations, the LSVA wants you!
Description
The original Laguna Seca Raceway was built in 1957 at a cost of $1.5 million raised from local businesses and individuals on part of the US Army’s Fort Ord (a maneuver area and field artillery target range) after the nearby Pebble Beach Road Races were abandoned for being too dangerous. In 1974, the property was deeded over to the Monterey County Parks Department. The entire facility is owned by Monterey County.
The first race, held on November 9, 1957, was won by Pete Lovely driving a Ferrari. In the intervening years, the track has hosted USRRC, Can-Am, Trans-Am, Formula 5000, IMSA GT, Champ Car, American Le Mans Series, Grand-Am, Superbike World Championship and MotoGP motorcycle races and the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
The track itself has undergone significant changes over the past two decades to meet evolving safety homologation requirements. Changes include the addition of the entire infield area in 1988 (present day turns 3, 4 and 5, eliminating the straight that started at present day Turn 2 and ended at present day Turn 5) extending the track from its original 1.9-mile length to its current 2.238-mile length.
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