Laguna Seca

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a road-racing circuit in Monterey County, California, USA, best known for its dramatic elevation changes and the famed Corkscrew corner.

The paved track measures 2.238 miles (3.602 km) and includes 11 turns; it hosts professional, club and historic racing events, including well-known motorsport festivals and series events. The Corkscrew sequence between Turns 8 and 8A is a defining feature and is celebrated for its sudden downhill drop and blind entrance.

The circuit opened in the mid-20th century and has been a regular venue for national and international racing series and historic events. It is a compact facility that combines spectator areas with paddock and support buildings for racing events.

Located in Monterey County, the raceway sits inland from the Monterey Peninsula and is commonly accessed from the towns and cities of the region.

• Track length and turns: The track length is 2.238 miles (3.602 km) and it features 11 turns, making it a compact but technically demanding circuit.
• Signature feature: The on-track signature is the Corkscrew, a downhill left-right complex with about a 59-foot (18 m) elevation drop between its apex turns.

What to See #

• The Corkscrew: A signature sequence of the circuit between Turns 8 and 8A that includes a steep, blind downhill drop followed by a rapid left-right complex; the drop is approximately 59 feet and is world-famous among drivers and spectators.
• The circuit: A paved road-racing circuit 2.238 miles (3.602 km) in length with 11 turns, used for professional and club motorsport events and historic racing festivals.