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  Laguna Seca's network pace setter - Network World
As assistant director of communications for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, his need for speed is amply met.
Basso's Laguna Seca story begins two years ago, when SCRAMP won the contract to host the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, billed as the largest motorcycle race in North America.
But Laguna Seca is located in relative nowhere, some 10 miles east of Monterey, Calif., (secluded enough to be home to a 250-site campground).
www.networkworld.com /you/2006/072406-you-workplaces-laguna-seca.html   (1419 words)

  
  Soup :: 1995 Laguna Seca WSC Report
The atmosphere at Laguna Seca this year was low key in comparison to the GPs that have preceded the "World Supers" in coming to America: riders were very accessible and the racing theatrical, with an epic duel at the front in each leg.
Laguna Seca is one of the most technically challenging racetracks in the continental United States and the most challenging on the WSC calendar.
Let it be told that the Laguna Seca race was not an international rider benefit, as American riders poking their noses in amongst the lead pack in both qualifying and the races.
www.superbikeplanet.com /1995wsclagunaseca.htm   (5960 words)

  
 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is an auto racing course built in 1957 near Monterey, California.
There are camping facilities located at the raceway, which are used year-round as part of the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, the county park in which the racetrack is set.
Also at Laguna Seca is a branch of the Skip Barber Racing School.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Laguna_Seca   (287 words)

  
 Laguna Seca Raceway
Laguna Seca Raceway is in coastal central California, between Monterey and Salinas, 110 miles south of San Francisco.
Laguna is located on the outside edge of the Fort Ord Army installation and was, at one time, on land leased from the military.
Laguna Seca is run on a non-profit basis; except for a few permanent office personnel, the facility is run completely by unpaid volunteers.
www.cartracingupdate.com /Tracks/lagunaseca.htm   (5112 words)

  
 Laguna Seca, Texas -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Laguna Seca is a (additional info and facts about census-designated place) census-designated place located in (additional info and facts about Hidalgo County, Texas) Hidalgo County, Texas, (The army of the United States of America; organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare) USA.
Laguna Seca is located at 26°16'41" North, 97°55'28" West (26.278125, -97.924395).
Out of the total population, 29.5% of those under the age of 18 and 52.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/la/laguna_seca,_texas.htm   (461 words)

  
 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Laguna Seca hosts Sports Car and Vintage races, Motorcycle races, and SCCA races each year.
Laguna Seca was opened in 1957; in its original form, it was 1.9 miles long.
Laguna Seca is located on California Route 68, between Monterey and Salinas, a little south of the San Francisco Bay area.
www.na-motorsports.com /Tracks/CA/Laguna.html   (342 words)

  
 Track Time, Inc. - Laguna Seca Raceway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Laguna Seca is a 2.2 mile road course located near Montery, California.
Laguna Seca host an Indycar race, IMSA races, Vintage Races, Motorcycle races, and SCCA races each year.
Laguna was opened in 1957; in its original form, it was 1.9 miles long.
www.tracktime.com /track9.asp   (120 words)

  
 Soup :Laguna Seca World Superbike 1997:
Alas, Scott was at Laguna Seca at the invitation of the organizers and did not seem to be joining the rebel task force--not yet, anyway.
Now on their third trip to Laguna Seca, most of the WSC teams did not have to waste time acclimating themselves to the circuit as they did past seasons.
Laguna Seca has not been a kind racetrack to either Miguel or his father Yvon for twenty years and nearly any time he's had to come to Laguna to race or test, he's just counted the hours down until he could leave the circuit, hopefully under his own power.
www.superbikeplanet.com /1997wsc0001.htm   (4323 words)

  
 TracQuest Event at Laguna Seca May 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Laguna Seca is located in beautiful Monterey, CA, about a 4 to 5 hour drive from the L.A. area, and about a 1.5 to 2 hour drive from the San Francisco Bay area.
Laguna Seca is unique in that the number of cars which can be on track at a time is limited to 25.
From now on at Laguna Seca events, as long as the events are close to full, there will be four run groups rather than the usual three, and sessions will be 25 minutes rather than 30.
www.tracquest.com /Events/Ma200305.asp   (1485 words)

  
 CART Laguna Seca 1999
He finished fourth at Laguna Seca last year, and has finished fourth or better in four of his past five starts on permanent road courses, dating to his first career FedEx Championship Series victory at Road America last year.
Laguna, Mid-Ohio, and Elkhart Lake are my favorite circuits because they are truly racers' tracks.
MARK BLUNDELL (Motorola PacWest Mercedes), on the beauty of Laguna Seca: "Laguna Seca is not only one of the most challenging road courses that we race on, but it's also in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.
www.speedcenter.com /races99/17laguna/preview.html   (3222 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Circuits > Laguna Seca
The most spectacular permanent racing circuit on the West Coast of America, Laguna Seca is hidden away in a natural bowl in the hills which overlook Monterey Bay.
In 1966 CanAm arrived and Laguna Seca was one of the big races of the series: the early winners including Phil Hill, Bruce McLaren (twice), Denny Hulme and Peter Revson.
The track also hosted a variety of SCCA open-wheeler series in the late 1960s and in the 1970s was an important track in Formula 5000, the winners including David Hobbs, Brian Redman and Mario Andretti.
www.grandprix.com /gpe/cir-034.html   (607 words)

  
 Cart-Racing.com
PT in Monterey, the challenging section of Laguna Seca from the exit of turn six up the hill and through the Turn 7 kink to the entrance of the fabled “corkscrew” turn will officially be named the ´Rahal Straight,´ honoring one of the great friends of the historic venue.
“Laguna Seca has always had a special place in my heart,” said Rahal, who won the Champ Car race at Laguna Seca as a driver four consecutive years from 1984-1987.
Rahal also has three more CART victories at Laguna Seca as a team owner, in 1998 and ’99 with Bryan Herta at the wheel and 2001 with Max Papis driving.
www.cart-racing.com /news/2003/item_2915.html   (231 words)

  
 New Laguna Seca Raceway Sponsor
Honda is the new Official Automobile and Motorcycle of Laguna Seca Raceway, and Honda will title sponsor two major events at America's premier road racing track, the Honda Challenge of Laguna Seca and the Honda Grand Prix of Monterey.
The Honda Challenge of Laguna Seca on the weekend of April 17-19 features the third round of the 1998 MBNA Superbike Championship and other races of the MBNA Superbike Tour organized by the America Motorcycle Association (AMA).
Laguna Seca Raceway has been operated by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula since its opening in 1957.
www.speedcenter.com /news98/sc_n0302_2_98.html   (586 words)

  
 MotorcycleUSA.com - Laguna Seca Coverage
Too many things to do before leaving on my annual trip to Laguna Seca, but as I inserted the key into the ignition of the new Ducati ST3 and fired it up.
Mat Mladin and the rest of the AMA Superbike field head to Laguna Seca as a support class for the MotoGP series.
Laguna Seca will see all three Hayden brothers racing in the top ten of their respective classes.
www.motorcycle-usa.com /extras_Page.aspx?PageID=5   (215 words)

  
 Northern California Racing Club - Laguna Seca
Laguna Seca (see their official site) is a world-famous track, and NCRC is proud to host events there.
Enter the Laguna Seca site at the main entrance of highway 68 (by "Can-Am C" label on the map above).
We don't typically rent the paddock area for camping at Laguna Seca.
www.ncracing.org /lagunaseca.html   (487 words)

  
 Laguna Seca Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA (October 2, 2001) -- Fans of Mo Nunn Racing's Champ Car driver Alex Zanardi will have the opportunity to provide a personalized message to the lion-hearted champion who suffered severe injuries during a horrific crash at the American Memorial 500 on September 15 in Lausitz, Germany.
Fans will be able to show their affinity and respect for the racing great who has invested so much with Laguna Seca fans, and at the same time contribute to a cause held dear to Zanardi.
Net proceeds from the sale of the tribute T-shirts will be donated on behalf of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Zanardi fans to the Zanardi Foundation, recently established by Alex and Daniella Zanardi to help brighten the future of sick and injured children the world over.
www.redshift.com /~lagunaweb/100201a.htm   (272 words)

  
 Laguna Seca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Laguna Seca Recreation Area of Monterey County is home of the Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca and the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, where visitors can camp on the surrounding hillsides for a serene view of the Salinas Valley and close proximity (20 minute drive) to downtown Monterey.
RV and tent camping at Laguna Seca Recreation Area is the ideal spot for folks wanting to camp in a clean and friendly environment with easy access to both the Monterey Peninsula and the Salinas Valley.
In addition to great camping facilities, Laguna Seca Recreation Area has large group meeting facilities and picnic areas available for rent, as well as a Rifle and Pistol Range.
www.co.monterey.ca.us /parks/laguna_seca.htm   (881 words)

  
 Laguna Seca Preview
Riding past the smoky mess to victory was Doug Chandler, who used the Laguna Seca win to add to his drive to a second AMA Superbike Championship.
His first race at Laguna was in 1985 in the defunct AMA Formula One Series, where he finished sixth.
Another highlight of the Laguna Seca race will be the much-anticipated debut of the Vance & Hines Ducati team, with rider Thomas Stevens.
www.theautochannel.com /sports/motorcycle/laguna.html   (953 words)

  
 Laguna Seca
Laguna Seca is a favorite of many of the World Superbike and AMA Superbike competitors.
Hondas have won every previous Formula Xtreme race at Laguna Seca, but that streak is in danger of coming to an end with strong showings by Yamaha and Suzuki in the series this year.
Corser, who has three previous World Superbike wins at Laguna, has to be considered a favorite, but American fans will be pulling for Ben Bostrom, winner of a U.S. round in 1999, and Colin Edwards, the Texan who has yet to win at Laguna Seca.
www.motorsports-network.com /articles/laguna01.htm   (1312 words)

  
 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca | 2005 Event Schedule
Waving the green flag on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's 50th Anniversary season is the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve, featuring wheel-to-wheel and fender-bending action of more than 50 Daytona Prototypes and GT sports cars.
It's appropriate that as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca celebrates its 50th Anniversary the longest running event on the schedule celebrates the history of automobile racing.
One Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca event that has become a staple of the schedule is the American Le Mans Series finale.
www.laguna-seca.com /events   (696 words)

  
 S2000's @ Laguna Seca
I decide to drive up to Laguna with the wife in the S2000, and we would take the scenic route, meaning we would head up the 405 freeway to the 101, and then blast up Highway 1, which is one of the world's great scenic roads.
Laguna Seca has Carmel, so the wife was very excited about this event.
Every event that I have ever been to at Laguna (and I have probably been there 10 times) has at least two wrecks from people going a little faster than they should be going on this track.
www.nsxfiles.com /s2k_laguna.htm   (4142 words)

  
 Roadracing World Breaking News
He plans on competing at Laguna Seca, but he's sure to be in some discomfort trying to throw his factory Yamaha R6 around the challenging 2.238-mile, 11-turn Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit.
If Hacking can overcome his injury to win at Laguna Seca it would be one of the biggest stories of the 2004 season.
In fact, if Hayden wins at Laguna he will be the first Supersport rider in nine years to string together four-consecutive race victories in a single season.
venus.13x.com /roadracingworld/scripts/NewsInsert.asp?insert=9826   (678 words)

  
 The Historic Motor Sports Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
HMSA drivers and Vmoto riders were treated to perfect weather and plenty of track time at the season ending event at Laguna Seca.
Unlike a normal race weekend the two mid week days at Laguna Seca were very easy going, low pressure, with the emphasis on enjoying the track and friends.
Drivers were able to get plenty of seat time to prefect their line and improve their technique.
www.hmsausa.com /events/event_lg2.html   (130 words)

  
 AMA SB: Laguna Seca Preview - MotorcycleUSA.com
Neil Hodgson has had decent results at Laguna Seca in the past and this weekend he'll try his best to beat Mladin.
He scored a Superbike victory at Laguna in 2003 and, even though Mladin doesn't consider the circuit one where he shows his best, he is still a favorite to take the top spot on the podium in the upcoming round.
Hodgson's enthusiasm for Laguna Seca stands in marked contrast to that of Mladin's.
www.motorcycle-usa.com /Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=2243&Page=1   (765 words)

  
 ALMS News :: 06/20/03 MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA WINS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
The awards were created in 1987 to increase public awareness of the vital role business plays within life on the Monterey Peninsula and to bestow recognition on those Peninsula businesses that have achieved excellence in their field.
Gill Campbell, general manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca expressed her pleasure in the recognition from the local business community.
SCRAMP has donated more than $10 million to the community over the years, while events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca have had an economic impact on the area of more than $1 billion.
www.americanlemans.com /storyArchives/062003lagunaward.asp   (364 words)

  
 Grand American Road Racing Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Never been to Laguna Seca but usually the DP's times are comparable to an ALMS 2004 GTS time.
Mid-O and Laguna straights have comparable top speeds for us and the rest of teh course is tight and technical.
Having laguna as a home track for Club racing, i can safely say that there will be no DPs running 1:16.
www.grandamerican.com /Messageboard/ShowThread.asp?ID=1694   (616 words)

  
 Race over to the motorcycle grand prix at Laguna Seca Raceway.
Discover motor sports racing action at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, a world-class raceway and county park.
Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca is home to the A1 Grand Prix of Nations, motorcycle racing, the Sea Otter Classic, Cherry's Jubilee, NASCAR events, historic auto races, and exciting festivals and concerts throughout the year.
The most spectacular racing circuit on the West Coast, Laguna Seca is hidden in a natural bowl in the hills overlooking Monterey Bay.
www.stayatmonterey.com /laguna-seca-raceway.asp   (645 words)

  
 grandprixcities - laguna seca monterey ca - motorsport travel guides with hotels near the speedway circuit airport and ...
grandprixcities - laguna seca monterey ca - motorsport travel guides with hotels near the speedway circuit airport and event tickets
For information about getting from these airports to their respective nearest downtown visit to and from the airport.com.
Laguna Seca Camping & Camper/RV parking and camping: The track campgrounds are maintained by Monterey County.
www.grandprixcities.com /lagunaseca.html   (536 words)

  
 Re: Laguna Seca Registration
I have to pay up front for the track day, and I cannot wait any longer = than the 26th to send in the fees to Laguna Seca!!!!....The enthusiasm has = been great on making this track day happen..now it's time to send in the fees s= o we all can have a great day.
When: November 20, 1997 Where: Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908 Why: Because we all want to be "Ricky Racer" for the day.....and have = some fun!!!
Instructors: We have many notable track instructors, Russ McHugh has volunteered his time..and is the track record holder at Laguna Seca in a Miata....Rick Weldon from Promotion Peformance Automotive...good old SCCA road racer, Gary Sheehan...another notable SCCA guy..and others...oh yeah...gulp...me...a not so notable old...SCCA guy....
list.miata.net /miata/1997-09/3396.html   (1212 words)

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