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

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