The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix featuring the MotoGP World
Championship returns to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for its eighth
consecutive year in 2012.
MotoGP is the premier motorcycle racing World Championship; an
eighteen-race series visiting fourteen countries, four continents
and with global television coverage. Nine nationalities of the
world’s most skilled riders line a grid armed with cutting edge
motorcycle technology with prototype machinery fielded by three
manufacturers; Ducati, Yamaha and Honda.
More than 2.2 million people came through the gates of the
circuits to watch MotoGP in 2011.
The most important motorcycle race on the west coast, the Red
Bull U.S. Grand Prix, features the MotoGP World
Championship. The Formula 1 of two-wheel racing, the MotoGP
series stars the planet’s greatest motorcycle riders vying for
the title of World Champion. The 2012 season begins with a
slew of rider/motorcycle changes, with multi-time champion
Valentino Rossi switching to Ducati, Casey Stoner moving to
Honda, and American hot-shot Ben Spies to the Factory Yamaha
team. However, all will have to get past the defending
event and world champion Jorge Lorenzo, and Red Bull ace Dani
Pedrosa. A full weekend of racing activity includes the AMA
categories Pro Motorcycle SuperSport, Pro Daytona SportBike, and
Pro National Guard SuperBike.
Speaking about Valentino Rossi’s seventh place at last weekend’s
Grande Prémio de Portugal Circuito Estoril, he said: “I think the
result yesterday is based mainly on the small steps taken between
one practice session and the next, keeping the same basic bike
set-up and just trying to solve the small problems that you have
practice by practice. Of course the result is better than before,
but it is not at the level we are expecting, so we know we have
to close the gap.”
Following an enthralling race weekend at the inaugural European
round in Jerez, the MotoGP™ World Championship heads across the
border to contest the Gran Prémio de Portugal Circuito Estoril.
MotoGP™ championship leader Jorge Lorenzo was joined by reigning
World Champion Casey Stoner, Nicky Hayden, Cal Crutchlow and CRT
rider Randy de Puniet at the press conference marking the second
MotoGP round at the Gran Premio bwin de España in Jerez.
Factory Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo, who has enjoyed significant
success at the Spanish track over the years, taking the last two
wins here in the premier class, is confident ahead of Sunday’s
race and is looking to extend his lead at the top of the
standings.
After a dazzling start to the 2012 season under the floodlights
of Qatar, the MotoGP paddock returns to Europe for the Gran
Premio bwin de España at the Jerez circuit. Yamaha Factory Racing
arrive in confident mood following an inspired start to the
Championship from rider Jorge Lorenzo. The Mallorcan claimed an
historic victory for the first ever 1000cc MotoGP race, also his
first at Qatar in the premier class. The Andalucian circuit is a
favourite for Lorenzo with two successive 250cc wins in 2006 and
2007 and two premier class victories in 2010 and
2011.
SportsFanExpress has partnered with Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to
provide MotoGP racing fans a transportation solution during the
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday, July 29.
This Sunday sees the long awaited and hugely anticipated season
opening race of the 2012 MotoGP™ Championship at the Losail
circuit in Qatar. Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and
Ben Spies will line up on the grid under the spectacular
floodlights alongside their rivals for the first true test of the
1000cc era. A strong winter testing period with very competitive
times means both riders arrive in Qatar confident in the
abilities of their all-new 1000cc YZR-M1 as they set their sights
on the podium.
The Jerez circuit was the setting for the official presentation
of the 2012 YZR-M1 on Thursday, as the Yamaha Factory Racing team
unveiled its livery for the forthcoming campaign.
On the eve of the final pre-season MotoGP™ Test at the track,
Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies were in attendance to show off their
2012 machines to the press which had assembled in the Yamaha team
box, and both riders expressed their delight at the new-look M1.
Riders for Health, the official charity of MotoGP, and Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, have announced that
50 VIP guests will spend the day meeting MotoGP stars, touring
the MotoGP paddock, and discovering the stunning Carmel
Valley. Day of Stars is held on Thursday, July 26, before
the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. And,
as well as getting your race weekend off to the best possible
start, you will be raising money for Riders for Health.
Once an underground phenomenon, freestyle riders now merit center
stage. Three of their stars will perform at the Freestyle Street
Extreme in the Yamaha Marketplace during the Red Bull U.S. Grand
Prix featuring the MotoGP World Championship July 27-29.
The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix featuring the MotoGP World
Championship returns to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for its eighth
consecutive year with a new sponsor, Law Tigers, offering free
helmet and leather check tents for visiting fans. Staffed and
secured, the tents will be prominently located at key motorcycle
parking lots.
Elena Myers claims second career AMA victory, first female winner
at Daytona.
Elena Myers, who rode Suzuki’s GSV-R bike on the eve of last
year’s Indianapolis Grand Prix, took another small step towards
her dream of becoming the first female MotoGP rider by making
history at Daytona.
“Any girl in MotoGP would be good, but I hope I’m the first,”
said Myers after the Indianapolis appearance. “That’s my goal,
and I’m trying hard every day to get there.”
The Strider Adventure Zone will return to family friendly Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca during the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix on July
27 to 29. For budding young cyclists who love having fun with a
competitive edge, Strider Adventure Zone will host the Strider
Cup race on Sunday, July 29.
Strider makes no-pedal bikes that help toddlers learn balance and
coordination before pedaling, which develops confidence and bike
handling skills. Children from 18 months to five years of age
will have a chance to experience riding at the Strider Adventure
Zone.
Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies were the
star guests this afternoon for the ‘First Ever’ International
MotoXpo Show in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The MotoGP riders
arrived in Malaysia early for the second of the two Sepang tests
to attend the event as guests of Hong Leong Yamaha Motor.
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team completed the first test of the
2012 season at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
Riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies spent the three track days
working to develop the base set up of the 1000cc YZR-M1 ahead of
the second Sepang test in one month’s time.
Boasting the largest spectator attendance of any race held at
Mazda Raceway, the Red Bull United States Grand Prix, featuring
the MotoGP World Championship, returns to Monterey for its eigth
consecutive year. MotoGP is the world’s premier motorcycling
championship, with a season of 18 Grand Prix race weekends in 15
countries bringing together the world’s top motorcycle
manufacturers like Yamaha, Honda and Ducati – along with an elite
list of riders from every corner of the globe.
When:
July 27-29, 2012
Tickets:
Advance purchase general admission starts at $25 or a three day
pass for $75. General admission is free for Children 12 and under
with a paying adult. Paddock Pass (limited availability) $50.
Hospitality package range from $365-$775.
Feature Race:
MotoGP – Sunday, July 29
Support Races:
AMA SuperSport – Saturday, July 28
Daytona SportBike and National Guard Superbike – Sunday, July 29
Parking and Gates:
Free parking available Friday and Saturday. Free shuttle from
CSUMB available Sunday. Reserved parking: $20-$50. Gates open at
7 a.m.
TV Times:
SPEED has the broadcasting rights to this event. Air dates
and times are TBA. Please check back for updated information.
The most important motorcycle race on the west coast, the Red
Bull U.S. Grand Prix, features the MotoGP World
Championship. The Formula 1 of two-wheel racing, the MotoGP
series stars the planet’s greatest motorcycle riders vying for
the title of World Champion. The 2011 season begins with a
slew of rider/motorcycle changes, with multi-time champion
Valentino Rossi switching to Ducati, Casey Stoner moving to
Honda, and American hot-shot Ben Spies to the Factory Yamaha
team. However, all will have to get past the defending
event and world champion Jorge Lorenzo, and Red Bull ace Dani
Pedrosa. A full weekend of racing activity includes the AMA
categories Pro Motorcycle SuperSport, Pro Daytona SportBike, and
Pro National Guard SuperBike.
A full complement of marketing tools are available at all Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca events for companies looking to pull ahead of
the competition. Fully integrated exposure components and custom
tailored sponsorship packages can be designed to maximize
corporate exposure and drive sales.
Track Exposure Opportunities
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca can deliver your corporate message with
a variety of cost effective and efficient promotional vehicles.
Select any or all of the following opportunities to create an
indispensable mark with both associates and consumers.
For those seeking the ultimate comfort, style, and sophistication
while being in the center of it all, are the Premier Pit Row
Suites. These elegantly appointed, climate-controlled luxury
suites provide guests with indoor seating and outdoor bi-level
seating. Located directly above pit lane, these suites offer a
prime location showcasing the exciting pit-stop and racing
action. Yet at the same time, serenity is only feet away as the
interior of each suite is equipped with televisions with live
feed of the event, a private restroom and wet bar.
For those with groups of 100 and more, there is simply no place
in the world of motorsports like the Red Bull Energy Center. A
brand new, purpose-built hospitality space, the Red Bull Energy
Center truly offers a world class experience. Perched atop a hill
above Turn 1, guests enjoy one of the most spectacular views in
all of road racing overlooking the majority if the 2.238-mile
track.
Perched high atop a hill in the brand new Red Bull Energy Center
compound above Turn 1, the Trackview Chalets are one of the best
viewing opportunities at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Guests can
watch nearly all of the racing action on offer while taking the
breathtaking panoramic vistas of the track and the surrounding
Monterey hillsides. Available for hospitality programs. Catering,
beverage, and floral services are available at an additional
cost.
When it comes to views of the front straightaway and all the
action of the pit lane and the finish line, nothing can compare
to the Baird Family Tower. The four-story tower is located across
from pit lane and adjacent to the start/finish line.
With the Trackside Chalets, the name says it all. Located
next to the start/finish line and main straightaway, this area
has a prime view of all the pit lane and front straight action.
Watching MotoGP riders scream by taking the right-hander at full
lean or holding your breath as a car takes the lead on an inside
pass around the turn and then enjoying a delectable lunch
buffet…..these are the exciting moments you and your guests can
take part in at the Turn 4 Paddock Suites. Centrally located in
the paddock these 20′ x 15′ open-air private areas are elevated
and canopied.
If views are a must, then the Turn 4 Chalets are the place to be.
This area offers a panoramic view of the racing action from turn
2 to turn 5. The chalets are conveniently located, within easy
access of the paddock and Yamaha Marketplace and can accommodate
groups from 75-200.
There is no group too big for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and the
Turn 5 Chalets. This area can accommodate corporate hospitality
compounds from 125 to well over a 1,000 guests. Here groups have
endless possibilities to develop a truly unique and private
hospitality experience while still enjoying the trademark service
that has made Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca so famous. Each chalet
includes a fenced compound and canopy with tables and chairs.
A feeling that is a world apart while being in the middle of the
action, barbecue island is the track’s answer to fun and freedom
at the races. Surrounded by Laguna Seca’s picturesque lake, the
island features a custom-built barbecue facility, shaded trellis,
picnic tables and an unmatched level of privacy amidst the race
weekend’s excitement.
Watching the on-track action is easy thanks to Barbecue Island’s
location – a quick walk from Turns 2, 3, 4, and 5. Let us help
customize any island program with tenting, private grandstands,
catering, beverage service, and much more.
Welcome to one of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s most unique
entertainment options. The Turn 10 Chalet is designed for large
groups of 150 or more. This one-of-a-kind chalet provides guests
with a direct and private view of one of the track’s most
exciting sections, from Turn 9 to Turn 11, and is only a very
short walk from the paddock. Looking in any direction, it is easy
to realize that the Turn 10 Chalet is positioned above the hustle
and bustle of the rest of the track and offers a distinctive
motorsport experience for your guests.
These chalets are adjacently located to each other and all offer
groups a comfortable, private entertainment facility conveniently
located just steps from reserved seats in the highly sought after
Turn 11 grandstands.
Event hours will be posted soon. The Souvenir Store is located in
the Paddock next to Skip Barber Racing School.
Regular Hours: Monday through Saturday, (10:00
am to 5:00 pm) and selected Sundays throughout the year. Cash,
Personal Checks, and all major Credit Cards are accepted.
Physical address: 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas CA 93908
Because there are limited access roads around Mazda Raceway
Laguna Seca, a number of parking options were created to make it
easier for fans – whether on motorcycle or in an automobile – to
get to and from this year’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. The main
entrance on Hwy 68 will be closed to all general motorcycle and
automobile traffic, with specific routes for all vehicles,
motorcycles and buses listed below.
All Public Gates open at 7am
South Boundary Road: Car Entrance – Parking Pass Required
& NO Motorcycles
Barloy Canyon: Motorcycle entrance & Exit
South Boundary Road – Paid On-Site Automobile ONLY Parking &
Traffic Directions
Friday and Saturday Purple Parking is FREE.
A limited number of general public on-site Sunday Purple Parking
passes are available through the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ticket
office at a price of $20. These passes are available by advance
purchase only. Access to the Purple Parking area is only via
South Boundary Rd.
From Monterey/Carmel/Carmel Valley: Take Hwy 1
north to Hwy 218/Del Rey Oaks/Seaside, then follow Hwy 218/Canyon
Del Rey Blvd to General Jim Moore Blvd. Turn left on Gen. Jim
Moore Blvd, then right on South Boundary Rd and continue through
the track entrance. Follow the signs to Purple Parking.
From the west, including Salinas: Take Hwy 68 to
Hwy 218/Canyon Del Rey Blvd. You will pass the Hwy 68 entrance to
the track enroute to Hwy 218/Canyon Del Rey Blvd. Do not attempt
to enter here. Turn right on Hwy 218/Canyon Del Rey Blvd, then
right on Gen. Jim Moore Blvd and make another right on South
Boundary Rd. Continue through the track entrance where you’ll
follow the signs to Purple Parking
From the north, including Santa Cruz, San Jose and San
Francisco / Oakland: Take Hwy 1 south to the Hwy 218/Del
Rey Oaks/Seaside exit. Turn left on Hwy 218/Canyon Del Rey and
continue to Gen. Jim Moore Blvd. Turn left on Gen. Jim Moore Blvd
and right on South Boundary Rd, then continue into the track
where you’ll follow the signs to Purple Parking.
Free motorcycle parking is available at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
in the Purple Parking area, formerly known as Wolf Hill. This lot
is unpaved.
Access to the on-site motorcycle parking is via Barloy Canyon Rd,
off Reservation Road. This is a motorcycle-only entrance. No
other vehicles are allowed access at this entrance. However,
Barloy Canyon Rd. will be used for shuttle buses between CSUMB
and the track; respect their right of way.
From Monterey/Carmel/Carmel Valley: Go north on
Hwy 1 to the Del Monte Blvd. exit in Marina. Take Del Monte Blvd
to Reservation Rd. Turn right on Reservation Rd and go
approximately 4.8 miles to Barloy Canyon Rd.
From Salinas: Go west on Hwy 68, turn right on
Reservation Rd, then left on Barloy Canyon Rd.
From Santa Cruz/San Jose/San Francisco: Go south
on Hwy 1 to the Del Monte Blvd exit in Marina. Turn left on Del
Monte Blvd and continue to Reservation Rd. Turn left on
Reservation Rd and go approximately 4.8 miles to Barloy Canyon Rd
and the entrance to the new East Garrison housing development.
Please note that Barloy Canyon Rd will have two-way traffic
at all times.
Leather check stations are available at the track.
Motorcyclists can also utilize the free CSUMB-Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca Shuttle, offered Sunday only.
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