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WeatherTech Raceway
Laguna Seca
has acquired an official car, a Porsche, which isn’t shocking but certainly catches one’s attention. After all,
California track
has maintained a strong rapport with the German marque, including hosting the Rennsport Reunion every year since 2011.
Porsche
is more motivated and encouraged to take action and get things done.
A private racetrack in Arizona is seeing significant transformations following a change in ownership.
As the designated sponsor of the racetrack, Porsche’s initial responsibility as the official vehicle of Laguna Seca will be to provide the safety cars for the TireRack.com Monterey SportsCar Championship IMSA event taking place over this upcoming weekend from May 9 to May 11.
One of the
big changes coming
This advancement includes the opening of a Porsche Driving Center at Laguna Seca in 2026. This will allow participants to enroll in programs spanning basic driving lessons through to sophisticated track techniques. These advanced abilities are particularly fitting considering the opportunity to hone your skills on the renowned Corkscrew section.
Maybe this facility could become a destination for Porsche owners nationwide looking to improve their skills in managing their cars effectively. It distresses us greatly whenever we witness accidents both on and off the racetrack, particularly those caused by inadequate knowledge of one’s vehicle’s maneuvering capabilities.
As Porsche’s presence at Laguna Seca expands, we can’t help but speculate whether the Rennsport Reunion might grow bigger or become even more extravagant. According to Porsche, the seventh event held in 2023 attracted more than 91,000 participants across four days, setting a high bar for future gatherings to surpass.
It’s probable that further alterations are on the horizon. Porsche plans to back the Friends of Laguna Seca, a group dedicated to rejuvenating both the racetrack and the recreational space next to it. This means that heading to this motorsport venue could soon become a far more pleasurable outing, largely due to the company’s involvement.
In an era where we frequently hear about venues shutting down due to prolonged neglect, such positive developments are indeed refreshing.
Image via Porsche
