Future of Laguna Seca Raceway

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Here is a good story of the recent government back room deals and hard-nosed local politicking that will ultimately determine the future of Laguna Seca Raceway...

The battle for control over Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca read like a poorly-written high school play when it came to light last year. Old grudges, new backstabbing, and general hostilities pierced the illusion of serenity and stability at the famed coastal circuit, and while the situation has steadily improved over the last 12 months, one truth remains unchanged: Laguna Seca, as we know it, is flirting with extinction.

Faced with pulling the plug or preventing its closure, Monterey County – owners of the 59-year-old road course that lives within a public park – and its board of supervisors have...

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End Game in the Battle for Laguna Seca