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Mick Hannick

Sun Feb 03 2013 21:14:13 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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 both Salinas and Monterey, California, USA.

The current racetrack is 2.238 miles (3.602 km) in length with a 180 feet (55 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 sports car racing to music festivals.

The name Laguna Seca is Spanish for "dry lagoon". The area where the track is was originally a lake. The course was originally built around the lake, which has since dried up entirely. An artificial pond has since been added.

SweetPotato

Mon Feb 04 2013 19:31:03 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Did anyone ever see that episode of Top Gear where Jeremy does a lap of Laguna Seca on a Playstation and then tries to replicate it in real life. For a car, he used an Acura NSX.

Heavyfoot

Tue Feb 05 2013 21:29:53 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

I like how the hide the corkscrew behind the trees so you can't see how terrifying it is. I drove it first hand once, and it is pretty intimidating.

asymetrx

Tue Feb 05 2013 20:38:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

That first hairpin has bitten me so many times racing on my Xbox.

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