Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, Ca 

There is no place quite like Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

The 2.238-mile ribbon of asphalt is among the most revered racing circuits in world.  Its 11-turns, with names like Andretti Hairpin, The Corkscrew and Rainey Curve, have to be considered among the sports most demanding. 

And when you combine this challenging race course with its stunning setting in the oak-studded hills less than 10 miles from scenic Monterey Bay, you have what many race fans consider the perfect venue. 

This great venue deserves great racing and the 2008 season presents the best in sports car, motorcycle, vintage and for the first time in three years, open-wheel road racing.    

Fans love coming to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the rich history, the unique challenge it presents man and machine and the caliber of racing that is unmatched.   

No other circuit can claim hosting the MotoGP World Championship, Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, AMA Superbike Championship and the American Le Mans Series.

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One of the most important parts of any race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is the services provided by the track’s official Pacecar program.  From ensuring the safety during races to giving lucky guests the opportunity to take a ride around the track, it takes a special car to make it as an official Pacecar at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. 

One of the cars up to task is the tracks’ 2004 Mazda 6.  Decked in bright yellow with racing graphics and safety lights and strobes, this 6 certainly knows how to be the center of attention.  Under the hood, Mazda’s excellent 3.0 6-Cylinder engine mated to a 5 speed manual transmission is more than up to the task of the track’s 2.238 miles of twists and turns. 

Yet that’s not to say that this car relies on only stock parts.  The suspension has been tuned by Mazdaspeed springs and Bilstein shocks while 18” Proline rims and sticky Yokohama tires help the 6 set a blistering pace.  An upgraded ACT clutch and synthetic fluids help the car cope with the stresses of life on a racetrack and a roll cage with racing harnesses ensure the safety of those inside. 

There should be no doubt that this car brings Mazda’s motto of ‘Zoom-Zoom’ to life.