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Laguna Seca/Mazda Raceway
Monday, June 8th, 2009
Monterey, California
Event cost: $345
The format for this event is: (4) Participant Run Groups. Now Open but don’t make a payment until you receive a confirmation from us via e-mail!
We are happy to bring you another rare opportunity to drive the world famous Laguna Seca road course. Come out and stretch your cars legs on this world famous track in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities on the California coast! This also the last opportunity to drive this track during a dry season month! There are no other car club track rental opportunities at this facility between June 8th and late October, and most likely not until December. (November has been consumed by private corporate events) So, if you want to drive Laguna this season this may be your last chance to do it in dry conditions!
This event is being brought to you by the Sacramento Region Porsche Club and TrackMasters Racing. These two organizations have worked together to bring our respective club members more than a dozen events at this facility and others in the region. All have been tremendously successful and fun!
Event Details
- (4) Car Run Groups – Advanced, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Novice.
- Each run group will have 5 Sessions throughout the day
- A limited number of Novice drivers will be provided in-car instruction, and all Novice drivers will have classroom download sessions, etc. We will also hold a download session for the Intermediate run groups.
- All vehicle tech and track event rules will be in alignment with the Porsche Club of America. Which means:
- No open wheel cars
- No passing in corners
- Point by passing in the Advanced run group
- No passengers unless the passenger is an event staff member/Instructor.
- The Intermediate run group will be Mandatory Point By from the car being overtaken, but anywhere on track.
- Advanced will also be passing with a ‘Courtesy Point’.
- Racing and unsafe/reckless behavior will not be tolerated.
Full 2.20 Mile Track
Rules:
- 3-Strike rules will be in place for two distinctly different issues at the event:
- Sound Violations
- Driving & Rules Violations
- Sound is limited to 92db for this event, is monitored 50’ off the driving line of the track, and can be measured anywhere on track. The permanent sound monitoring booth is located on the right side of the track between turns 5 & 6.
- Needless to say, if you have a louder vehicle, then you should look into a method to reduce it’s sound emissions. Meeting the sound level requirements of the track is your responsibility. See below for more on Sound.
- Driving Violations can also end your day. Black Flags will be issued to drivers who violate passing rules, drive too agressively, or have a car to car, car to object, or off course excursion. 3 black flags in a day and you’re done!
Services
- Coffee. Pastries, Juice and Fruit will be supplied, and LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED IF WE MEET OUR TARGET ATTENDANCE.. (we usually do meet our attendance goal)
- Gasoline of various grades will be available via credit card actuated pumps in the paddock.
- Compressed Air will be available in the paddock.
- Camping in the designated campgrounds around the track can be arranged in advance via the County Parks website. More info on camping will be supplied to registered drivers via e-mail.
Tow/safety, medical, and other track staff will be present during the event On track Photography by David Wong On track Video by Jay Rosas
Additional details:
Full 2.20 Mile Track All participants will get a minimum of 140 minutes of time on track. 92 db sound restrictions are in place for this date. (see below for more on sound) Tow/safety, medical, and other track staff will be present during the event
More on Sound Controls
Monterey County is fairly tight with sound levels at their facility. Due to the demand for the limited number of higher db days, private events are commonly issued the 90db or 92db days.
For this event, if your vehicle sound emissions are over 92db you will be black flagged and must exit the track. If this happens, you will have 2 additional attempts to correct the problem. You will also have a maximum of 2 sound checks available to you per day. Failing a sound test does not count as a strike. If you receive a 3rd strike (black flag) you you will be forced to exit the track and your day will be over. If you continue to drive on the track after your 3rd black flag, you could be fined $1000 per lap by the County of Monterey! Yes, per lap! So, make sure you can pass sound before you show up at the track, have a contingency plan in place just in case your car is too loud, and keep your eye’s on the turn workers!
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Event Price: $345
As a PCA member have two payment options for this event:
- Pay via check at the address below.
- Pay via PayPal below.
Check Payments:
$345
Porsche Club of America members make Payable to: ‘PCA - SVR’
Mail to:
TrackMasters Racing
8150 Vargas Lane
Granite Bay, CA 95746
PayPal Payments:
Log into Paypal www.paypal.com and send $355 to Paypal account name:
fdrclubevents@comcast.net
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If you’re concerned about sound, here’s some tips:
Measure your vehicle sound level under acceleration at another track or on a public roadway. (Radio Shack has an accurate digital db meter for about $50) Ensure that your exhaust system is functioning properly. Modify your exhaust system by adding a larger and/or more restrictive muffler designed for more sound reduction. (complete mufflers and/or SuperTrap baffle plates)
Refunds
Registration fees will be refunded if cancellations are received 15 days prior to the event date. In the case of a late cancellation, refunds will only be issued if we have people on the wait list to take your place. There are absolutely no refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of an event.
Weather related cancellations are not likely for these events. If there's a need to cancel due to weather, the event management team will work with the track to minimize financial exposure and refund any remaining funds to each participant.
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