USEFUL INFO

http://corkscrew.mazdaraceway.com/

HOW TO GET THERE:
From Highway 1: Take the Hwy 68 exit East. Travel approximately 10 miles to main entrance. Entrance will be on the left.

From Highway 101 South: Take the Monterey-Peninsula/Sanborn Rd exit (Salinas). Travel West (right turn off freeway) on Sanborn Rd to South Main St./Hwy 68. Make left turn on to Hwy 68. Travel West on Hwy 68 for approximately 10 miles. Main entrance will be on the right.

From Highway 101 North: Take the Monterey-Peninsula/Sanborn Rd exit (Salinas). Travel West on Sanborn Rd to South Main St./Hwy 68. Make left hand turn on to Hwy 68. Travel West on Hwy 68 for approximately 10 miles. Main entrance will be on the right.

NORTH
San Francisco and San Jose Take Hwy 101 South to Prunedale, then Hwy 156 West to Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 South to Seaside (Canyon Del Rey/Hwy 218 exit). Turn left under the freeway, then follow Hwy 218 two blocks to the Embassy Suites Hotel.

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Sacramento Take I-5 South to Hwy 152 West to Hwy 156 West. Take Hwy 101 South to Prunedale, then Hwy 156 West to Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 South to Seaside (Canyon Del Rey/Hwy 218 exit). Turn left under the freeway, then follow Hwy 218 two blocks to the Embassy Suites Hotel.
CENTRAL VALLEY
Fresno Take Hwy 99 North to Hwy 152/33 West to 156 West. Take Hwy 101 South to Prunedale, then Hwy 156 West to Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 South to Seaside (Canyon Del Rey/Hwy 218 exit). Turn left under the freeway, then follow Hwy 218 two blocks to the Embassy Suites Hotel.

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Bakersfield Take I-5 to Hwy 46 West to Hwy 101 North to Salinas (Monterey Peninsula exit). Follow signs to Hwy 68 West. Proceed approximately four miles past the main track entrance to Hwy 218. Turn right on Hwy 218 for approximately 3 miles to the Embassy Suites Hotel.
SOUTH
Los Angeles Take I-5 North to Hwy 46 West to Paso Robles. Take Hwy 101 North to to Salinas (Monterey Peninsula exit). Follow signs to Hwy 68 West. Proceed approximately four miles past the main track entrance to Hwy 218. Turn right on Hwy 218 for approximately 3 miles to the Embassy Suites Hotel.

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Santa Barbara Take Hwy 101 North to Salinas (Monterey Peninsula exit). Follow signs to Hwy 68 West. Proceed approximately four miles past the main track entrance to Hwy 218. Turn right on Hwy 218 for approximately 3 miles to the Embassy Suites Hotel.

THE CIRCUIT

THE CIRCUIT
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (previously known as Laguna Seca Raceway) is a paved road racing track used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, originally constructed in 1957 near Monterey, California, USA.

The current racetrack is 2.238 miles (3.602 km) in length with a 300 foot (91 m) elevation change. It has eleven turns, including the famous "Corkscrew" at Turns 8 and 8A. A variety of racing, exhibition and entertainment events are held at the raceway, ranging from superkarts to American Le Mans racing to music festivals.

HISTORY & GEO

The track's primary corporate sponsor is Mazda, who hold some of their own events there and display their products at major racing events. As part of the sponsorship, the track is now officially referred to as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
The official track record for the 2.238-mile (3.602 km) course is 1 minute, 07.722 seconds, set in 2000 by Helio Castroneves while qualifying his Marlboro Team Penske Honda/Reynard for the CART/FedEx Championship Series Honda Grand Prix of Monterey.
The all-time unofficial lap record around the current configuration is 1 minute, 5.880 seconds, set on March 10, 2007 by Sébastien Bourdais in a Panoz DP01 Champ Car, beating the previous unofficial record of 1 minute, 6.309 seconds, set by Ricardo Zonta in a Toyota TF106 Formula 1 car during the Historics on August 20, 2006.

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PRICES

Prezzi su richiesta

HOTEL

INTERCONTINENTAL THE CLEMENT *****

LOCATION:
This is a beautiful hotel, a real, elegant 5-star property just on and over the sea as well as over Cannery Row. A few yards from the Monterey Aquarium and right in the middle of the town day and night life. Nearly 200 rooms elegantly designed and furnished. The restaurant is overlooking the ocean and its sea life. The variety of food is ample as well as the wine selection. The hotel lays out a small swimming pool, Jacuzzi and well equipped exercise room. Wireless internet access is free only in the common areas.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Satellite Tv – Direct dial phone
AM/FM clock radio
Stereo – Work desk – Safe
High-speed Internet access ($9.95 per day)
Coffe maker – Minibar

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 15 miles / 25 minutes

HOTEL ABREGO ****

LOCATION:
The Hotel Abrego is Monterey’s newest, uniquely designed 93-room, full-service boutique hotel providing an exceptional value and a refreshing Monterey experience in a playful, relaxing and inviting environment. The top-rated attractions, including Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, along with inviting beaches, are a short drive away.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Cable Tv
Coffee/Tea maker
Hair dryer – Ironing board
High-speed Internet access
Microwave

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 6 miles / 18 minutes

COMFORT INN SALINAS ***

LOCATION:
The hotel is right off I-101, 1 mile from the historic town of Old Salinas and 22 miles from the Monterey Bay area. It offers an indoor pool, a spa tub, a fitness centre and complimentary continental breakfast. All the 61 guestrooms provide complimentary wireless Internet access, Cable TV, microwaves and coffeemakers.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Cable Tv
Coffee/Tea maker
Hair dryer – Ironing board
High-speed Internet access
Microwave

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 12 miles / 25 minutes