The Monterey Peninsula's love affair with world-class racing traces its beginning to 1950 and the inaugural running of the Pebble Beach Road Races. Those sports car events through the winding roads of the Del Monte Forest became immensely popular and brought prestige, fans and money to the area. But as the cars got faster and the crowds grew larger, it was decided that the race was too big for the open road. Rather than see the event, with its fans and financial impact go elsewhere, a group of civic-minded business leaders decided to build a permanent, world-class racing facility.
This was the impetus behind the formation of the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) on November 1, 1956. The non-profit group's mission, which remains unchanged today, is to benefit local charitable and non-profit organizations and to promote the economic vitality of Monterey through motorsports events. The group leased Fort Ord land from the Army, built the circuit and staged its first race on November 9, 1957.
Since that day, events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca have generated more than $1 billion in revenue for area businesses, while providing over $10 million for more than 100 charitable and civic groups. Today, SCRAMP is the most important economic and charitable organization in Monterey County.
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Twilight Bicycle Rides
September 15, 2010
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's monthly track twilight cycling program on the 2.238 mile circuit is open to all levels of cyclists who wish to ride and train on the world famous race track. The cost is $10 per rider and a portion of the proceeds is donated to charity. For more information call 831-242-8201.
Location: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA
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Twilight Bicycle Rides
October 20, 2010
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's monthly track twilight cycling program on the 2.238 mile circuit is open to all levels of cyclists who wish to ride and train on the world famous race track. The cost is $10 per rider and a portion of the proceeds is donated to charity. For more information call 831-242-8201.
Location: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA
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Global Tuner Grand Prix
October 22, 2010
- October 24, 2010
This event will be the first in the world to embrace the best of the European, Asian and U.S. tuners. The weekend will include the Pirelli Drivers Cup, historic stock cars, car corrals, vendors, top motorsport manufacturer displays and a SoCal Euro car show. It is more than just a weekend of racing as the GTGP is poised to provide the automobile enthusiast an entire weekend of fun at the track with activities and things to see. Tickets are $10 for Friday and $15 per day for Saturday and Sunday or $35 for a 3-day pass. Children under 12 are free and parking is complimentary. For additional information about the Global Tuner Grand Prix, please visit mazdaraceway.com or call 800-327-7322.
Location: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA
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