Spanish for "dry lake," Laguna Seca was originally constructed in 1957 around the shores of a dry lakebed. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of auto, motorcycle and bicycle racing competitions, special events and music festivals at the track, and general admission tickets provide excellent views of the track. During your stay, be sure to explore the adjacent Laguna Seca Recreational Area, which offers hiking, biking, camping, picnicking and other outdoor activities throughout the year.
Details
Hours -
Track hours vary by event. Souvenir store is open Monday-Saturday, from 10am-5pm.
Prices -
Varies by event
Events
Sea Otter Classic
Monterey Grand Prix
Superbike World Championship
Ferrari 458 Challenge
Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Activities
Live racing events
Twilight cycling rides
RV & tent camping
Hiking & biking
About the Course
The Laguna Seca Raceway course consists of a 2.23-mile-long paved racing track with eleven turns, including the famous "Corkscrew." The facility hosts a wide variety of racing events, exhibitions and entertainment, including auto and motorcycle racing, cycling events, and live concerts.
Not Just a Racetrack
In addition to motorcycle and auto racing events, Laguna Seca is a popular cycling destination, a fun campground and a scenic outdoor recreation area. Visitors looking for a thrill can enjoy motorcycle instruction classes and auto driving or racing schools on the track, and cyclists can join the monthly twilight rides on the track. Campers can choose from tent and RV campsites with or without hookups. Visitors can enjoy bike trails, a pistol and rifle shooting range, picnic areas, and off-road vehicle tracks.
FAQs
What is the Corkscrew?
The Corkscrew is a hair raising, hard-left, hard-right combination turn on the Laguna Seca raceway track. With a12 percent drop at the left hand entry and an 18 percent drop at the right hand turn apex, the elevation drops 109 feet, which is just over 10 stories.
What are the rules and tips?
Helmets are required for all motorcycle and ATV riders. Make sure to bring lots of water and sunscreen with you. Coolers are allowed, but glass bottles and containers are prohibited. Leashed pets are allowed in the parking lots and campgrounds but not on the spectator areas, grandstands or marketplace.
