THE TRACKS
MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Most people ?ock to California’s central coast to be seduced by its stunning beauty. But for people who think there’s nothing more beautiful than expertly navigating a gorgeous 11-turn, 2.238-mile track in a powerful car, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is the place to be. The track’s most famous feature by far is “The Corkscrew,” found on turns 8 and 8A. The Corkscrew is a one-of-a-kind turn in the world of motorsports. At the apex to Turn 8 (the left-hander and entry to The Corkscrew), the elevation drops 12%. By the time you reach the apex of Turn 8A (the righthander), the elevation is at its steepest—an 18% drop. All in all, the Corkscrew drops 59 feet—a 5 1/2 -story drop—in only 450 feet of track!
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