GGR on Track at Laguna Seca
As anticipated, Laguna Seca was a hit! Three day weekend + 105 db + newly paved surface = sold out event. But given that Laguna is the shortest track in the Bay Area (2.23 miles), there was concern of congestion on the track. The run groups sorted themselves out quickly and things were flowing pretty well. But what was unanticipated was that the congestion was off the track. Remember this event was two weeks before Rennsport Reunion, so there was a ton of construction in the paddock, all those tents and hospitality suites were all being built while we were hosting a sold out event. This resulted in very limited parking area; things got even more intense on Saturday when a GGR tour brought an additional 45 cars for lunchtime parade laps. But when all was said and done, the event worked out, everybody had a place to park, and nobody was injured.
Thanks to our track series sponsor, Porsche Redwood City, for providing all attendees (HPDE, Club Race, and Parade Laps) with beautiful photographs from Dave at Gorilla Tornado Photography. You can see and download the great shots at this link:
https://www.gorillatornado.com/site/pca-2023-complimentary/9-15-2023-laguna-seca
As the final HPDE event of the season, it was also the third Time Trial of the year. I want to congratulate all the participants and class winners for the inaugural TT season. The old saying "must be present to win" rings true here, not only do you have to set a couple fast laps, but consistent attendance is also key to earn season points:
Class
Driver
Model
Car #
Season Points
TT1
First
Chasen Garcia
GT4 CS
356
40
Second
Kevin Gray
GT3
33
29
Third
Kelly Guglielmo
GT3
99
24
TT2
First
Paul Thompson
GT3
782
40
Second
Jie Mao
911 C2S/GT3
19
35
Third
Sean O'Boyle
GT4
67
33
Third
Anton D'Auria
911
2
33
TT3
First
Dan Zitter
Cayman S
62
33
Second
Allston Mickey
Cayman S
860
29
Third
Thwen Chaloemtiarana
Cayman
21
25
TT4
First
Chris Utter
944
352
45
Second
Christian Stangier
Boxster S
661
40
Thank you all for a wonderful PCA-GGR Track Season, until next month...
Howard