Tag Archive: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Feb 13

HMSA and Legends of Motorsports celebrate 50th Anniversary of McLaren Cars

Demonstration laps of historic and modern McLaren cars

McLaren 50th Anniversary LogoLegendes - HMSA logoLegends of Motorsports Powered by HMSA is pleased to announce the Inaugural west coast Legends event to take place June 15-16, 2013 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.  Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 26

ALMS confirms 2013 schedule date change

Four-hour Monterey round now set for May 11

ALMS - IMSAMazda Raceway-2012-1The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón has confirmed a date change for its 2013 race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. The new date – Saturday, May 11 – reflects a change from the previously announced May 18 date, which conflicts with the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 21

Melandri leads the chasing pack on day one

Laguna Seca returns to the World Superbike calendar in 2013

WSBK - Portimao_Friday_LowesWSBK - Portimao_Friday_BarrierMarco Melandri (BMW Motorrad Motorsport) proved the fastest rider on day one at Portimao, with a 1 minute 43.196 second lap taking him ahead of Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing). Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) was third, and completing a sequence of different machines in the top four places, Jonathan Rea (Honda World Superbike Team) was fourth. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 31

Young battles limited track time to break into the Top 15 at Laguna Seca

His first ever visit to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

BYRFOGI Racing’s Ben Young  (2)BYRFOGI Racing’s Ben Young  (1)BYR/FOGI Racing’s Ben Young battled through limited track time due to unusual weather conditions during qualifying at this past weekend’s AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Young’s determination and adaptability to a new track earned him a 15th place finish – his best finish of the season.

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Jun 11

IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama race report from Montréal (+ results)

Sean Johnston makes it Two-In-A-Row at Montréal

2012-06-10_01692012-06-10_0168Perhaps its fate that the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montréal winds its way around a Casino, because Sean Johnston is ready to double down. The 21-year-old already struck it rich with his first career pole Saturday in qualifying, immediately following his first career victory just a few weeks ago at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Read the rest of this entry »

May 13

Chilly temperatures lead to “Snow” at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Madison and Melanie Snow collect GT3 Cup Challenge class wins

http://imsachallenge.com/images/news/Laguna_Seca_GT3_2012_0898.jpgPorsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama Series logoWhat began as a “clean and green” beginning for the second round of the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama doubleheader at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, rapidly turned into a dogfight that culminated in a five-car incident just before the checkered flag fell on the weather-shortened 40-lap race today.

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May 12

ALMS: Monterey Pole Position for Graf, Muscle Milk (+ results, + photos)

Turner delivers GT pole for Aston Martin Racing

ALMS - Darren-Turner-051112-1ALMS - Muscle-Milk-051112-mainA home race for Muscle Milk Pickett Racing will see the team start on pole position. Klaus Graf was the fastest qualifier for the American Le Mans Monterey presented by Patrón on Friday with a lap of 1:13.573 (109.508 mph) in his Honda Performance Development ARX-03a prototype. Read the rest of this entry »

May 12

Heated battle for race one of the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama

Rookie Sean Johnston claims his first victory

Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama Series logoAfter several fog and sand ridden days at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the sun broke out and the racing heated up in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama Series. Read the rest of this entry »

May 11

Luhr, Muscle Milk race to fastest test day time in Monterey

Successful P2 debut for Dempsey Racing at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

ALMS - Patrick Dempsey 051012ALMS - Lucas-Luhr-Laguna-Seca-051012-1One round removed from its first victory of the season in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón, Muscle Milk Pickett Racing set the fastest time Thursday in testing for the American Le Mans Monterey presented by Patrón. Lucas Luhr posted a best lap of 1:16.88 (104.788 mph) in the Honda Performance Development ARX-03a prototype he shares with Klaus Graf for Saturday’s six-hour race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Read the rest of this entry »

May 10

IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama comes to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Four West Coast based teams will compete

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca logoPorsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama Series logoThe American Le Mans Monterey presented by Patrón will see plenty of action as teams and drivers in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama ramp up the entry lists and dial up the competition as they prepare for this weekend’s double header at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Read the rest of this entry »

May 09

Patrick Dempsey to make ALMS driving debut in Monterey

Hollywood star part of roster for Dempsey Racing Lola P2 entry

Patrick Dempsey - SebringPatrick Dempsey - Joe FosterPatrick Dempsey is set to make his long-awaited debut in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón this week at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The Hollywood star and Dempsey Racing co-owner is confirmed in the lineup for the team’s Lola-Judd prototype – part of the P2 field at the American Le Mans Monterey presented by Patrón. Read the rest of this entry »

May 02

ALMS’ Best on Display in Monterey

Championships close heading to six-hour enduro at Mazda Raceway

ALMS-Level5-050112-1ALMS-050112-1Thirty-four of the world’s top sports cars take on the renowned Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit next week in the American Le Mans Monterey presented by Patrón. This six-hour enduro in Monterey, Calif., offers a heartier points payout and, with the Le Mans break on the horizon, represents a pivotal moment in the 2012 season. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 30

A dreamy goal for Dempsey

ALMS debut and spot at Le Mans at the forefront 

Foster - DempseyDempsey Racing Lola 2Acting has opened a lot of doors for Patrick Dempsey, “Dr. McDreamy” of the ABC TV show Grey’s Anatomy and star of a number of motion pictures. But he has put in some long hours and plenty of hard work to turn the dream of being a professional race driver into reality.

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Apr 27

What’s trending: Who to watch at Mazda Raceway

Looking ahead to six-hour enduro on May 12

Flying Lizard-042612-1ALMSThis year’s American Le Mans Monterey presented by Patrón is the 14th race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón. A number of drivers and teams seem to find Monterey as a home away from home given their amount of success at the 2.238-mile, 11-turn circuit. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 03

New addition to Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame featured in display at the CME

The Mazda stage will be a hive of activity at the Canadian Motorsports Expo

Mazda B-Spec car (Medium) Daytona Prototype in AIM liveryThe Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame will feature the latest addition to the Hall’s collection at its display during the Canadian Motorsports Expo. The three-day show runs February 10, 11 & 12 at the International Centre, adjacent to Toronto’s Pearson Airport.

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Oct 06

Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship

2012 schedule announced with one Canadian event in Mosport

Cooper Tire Prototype Lite logo IMSA logoThe International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) announced the 2012 Cooper Tires Prototype Lites schedule this week, highlighted by a return to Miller Motorsports Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a new venue to be announced. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 01

Aston Martin factory effort returns for final two rounds

Fernandez, Primat in Lola-Aston Martin coupe for Monterey, Atlanta

Aston Martin Racing 2011-07-31 (2)Aston_Martin_Racing_logoAston Martin Racing will return to the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón by entering the final two events of the 2011 season. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 23

Lorenzo leads after first day of running at Laguna

 Round 10: United States GP – Free Practice One & Two at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
 
Jorge Lorenzo 2011-05-31Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca logoJorge Lorenzo, last year’s winner here at Laguna Seca, finished the first day of running for the United States Grand Prix fastest overall, just 0.141seconds ahead of Dani Pedrosa. Casey Stoner, who was fastest in the morning’s free practice, finished third fastest a further 0.034seconds adrift. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 19

Bridgestone MotoGP round 10 preview

USA, Laguna Seca  

MotoGP logoMotoGP - motos en action - 14-10-2010The United States Grand Prix is the first overseas race since the opening round in Qatar back in March, and for round ten MotoGP travels to the west coast of California and to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, one of the most famous and iconic circuits on the calendar.

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May 04

Garett Grist makes the move to Formula Cars

“Derek Daly Academy Driver joins Britain West Motorsports to run single seater races in both Ontario and Quebec”

Garett Grist - James HinchcliffeOntario Formula FordGarett Grist, two-time Team Canada member, steps into the formula car world beginning this weekend by taking on the ultra fast and challenging Mosport International Raceway in the Formula Ford division. Grist ended a busy 2010 with a trip to Italy for the 2010 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals followed on week with the 2010 Skip Barber Karting Shootout at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterrey, CA. Read the rest of this entry »

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