Track of The Month – January 2024
Laguna Seca, USA
To kick off 2024, Laguna Seca is The Race Centre’s January Hotlapping Track of the Month! Officially known as WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the circuit is located within the scenic Monterey Peninsula, surrounded by the natural beauty of the California landscape.
Spanning approximately 2.238 miles (3.602 km) with 11 corners, the track is renowned for its dramatic elevation changes, most notably the iconic “Corkscrew” section, where drivers navigate a steep downhill drop equivalent to 5 1/2 stories.
Laguna Seca hosts a diverse range of major motorsport events attracting enthusiasts and professionals from various disciplines. These include the likes of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Indycar, and MotoGP. The circuit also celebrates the heritage of motorsport by hosting historic races that showcase the evolution of the racing machinery and offer a nostalgic experience for fans.
All in all, Laguna Seca remains a beloved and relevant venue in the dynamic world of motorsport, offering a unique and challenging experience for drivers and fans alike.
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See below for an onboard lap of Laguna Seca!
What can you drive this month?
You are welcome to drive any of the month’s vehicles at any time in an Open Practice Session. All lap times and telemetry are recorded for your immediate viewing and future reference.
New drivers to The Race Centre will be automatically classified as Class D drivers. Winning in a class at the end of the month will gain you a promotion to the next class up.
| Competition | Vehicle | Eligible Classes | Promotion for 1st Place | Leaderboard Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A – Expert | LMP2 Oreca 07 | A, B, C, D | – | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place: Free First Monday Entry |
| Class B – Professional | BMW M8 GTE | B, C, D | A | 1st Place: Free First Monday Entry |
| Class C – Intermediate | Audi R8 GT3 | C, D | B | 1st Place: Free First Monday Entry |
| Class D – Beginner | Alpine A110 GT4 | D | C | 1st Place: Free Open Race Meeting Voucher |
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See current best laps for this competition in the Drivers’ Paddock.
We hope you enjoy this fantastic circuit and the cars we have chosen!
Competition Terms and Conditions
All potential prize-winning laps must be verified by a TRC staff member.
For a lap to be legal, your vehicle must have two or more wheels inside or touching the white lines at all times.
Vehicles must be running all standard TRC settings for the month.
Multiple Class wins within a month will result in prizes for the highest win only. Lower “wins” will be passed to the next highest competitors.
TRC Staff are not eligible to win prizes. Any winning positions held by staff will defer to the next highest driver.
Free entry to First Monday is for the next event and is non-transferable.
Open Race Meeting voucher will be valid for 6 months from the date of postage.
