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RACER Sweepstakes: 2023 Discover IMSA – Laguna Seca (Terms and Conditions)

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. Eligibility: This RACER sweepstakes (“2023 Discover IMSA – Laguna Seca”) is open only to those who sign up at the online sweepstakes page, are 19 years …

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. Eligibility: This RACER sweepstakes (“2023 Discover IMSA – Laguna Seca”) is open only to those who sign up at the online sweepstakes page, are 19 years of age as of the date of entry and to legal residents of the U.S., void where prohibited to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Employees of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (the “sponsor”) their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in this sweepstakes.

2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, you agree to be fully, unconditionally bound by these rules and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of Racer Media & Marketing, as final and binding as it relates to the content. The sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

3. Sweepstakes Period: Entries will be accepted online starting April 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM PT and ending April 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM PT. Any entries received beyond this period will not be eligible to win.

4. How to Enter: The sweepstakes must be entered by submitting a one-time entry using the online form provided by Racer Media & Marketing. The entrant must fulfill all sweepstakes requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize:

(i) submission of requested contact information

(ii) agreement to the rules outlined herein

Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Racer Media & Marketing. You may enter the sweepstakes only once and you must fill in the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Racer Media & Marketing.

5. Prizes: Six (6) winners will each receive a (i) “Discover IMSA Experience” for two persons, (ii) two Sunday General Admission passes, and (iii) Preferred Parking to the 2023 Motul Course de Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, a $1,000.00 value each prize package, valid only May 14, 2023. Only one (1) person from each prize package issuance will be eligible for one (1) IMSA Hot Lap Experience. Actual/appraised value and total items given away may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution permitted except at sponsor’s discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winners. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by the winners are permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Racer Media & Marketing to use winners’ name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

7. Winner selection and notification: Eligible winner entries will be selected in a random drawing by Racer Media & Marketing to win a prize. Winners will be notified via email and or phone number entered in the sweepstakes within one (1) day following the sweepstakes entry period, starting April 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM PT. Racer Media & Marketing shall have no liability for a winner’s failure to receive notices due to winner’s spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or from winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If a selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, or fails to confirm prize claim with Racer Media & Marketing within two (2) days from the time award notification was sent, prize may be forfeited and/or an alternate winner selected.

The receipt by winners of the prizes offered in this sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal and state laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE sweepstakes AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

8. Rights Granted by you: By entering this sweepstakes you understand that Racer Media & Marketing, anyone acting on behalf of Racer Media & Marketing, including the sponsor, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review or consent to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter in perpetuity and throughout the World, your entry, including, without limitation, the entry and winner’s name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image or statements about the sweepstakes, and biographical information as news, publicity or information and for trade, advertising, public relations and promotional purposes without any further compensation.

9. Terms: Racer Media & Marketing reserves the right, in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the sweepstakes should a virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the sweepstakes. In such case, Racer Media & Marketing may select the recipients from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) action taken. Racer Media & Marketing reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the sweepstakes or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. Racer Media & Marketing has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the sweepstakes, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to; multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by sweepstakes rules; or the use of bots, macros or scripts or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Racer Media & Marketing reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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11. Disputes: THIS sweepstakes IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF the U.S. AND California, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this sweepstakes, participant agrees that any and all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in California having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this sweepstakes), and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

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13. Sponsor: The sponsor of the sweepstakes is WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Highway 68, Salinas, CA 93908, USA.

Laguna Seca installs new start/finish bridge

The new start/finish bridge that connects parking and hospitality areas with the race paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was placed into position today, in the latest addition to improvements underway at the 66-year-old California road …

The new start/finish bridge that connects parking and hospitality areas with the race paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was placed into position today, in the latest addition to improvements underway at the 66-year-old California road course.

Granite Construction’s 350-ton All Terrain Crane hoisted the 160-foot, 71-ton main span section and accompanying 20-ton approach span to the cheers of onlooking Monterey County elected officials and staff, Granite Construction management, local media and the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca team.

“The new bridge at Laguna Seca is a long overdue investment,” said Luis Alejo, Chair of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. “This shows a true commitment by the Board of Supervisors to properly maintain our world-renowned racetrack so that we continue to attract premier racing events and tourism to Monterey County and our entire region.”

Five months since the project was approved by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, the final section of the new pedestrian/cart bridge was delicately placed after extensive preparation work. The multi-million-dollar project, which began in November 2022, fell behind schedule due to the near-record rainfall, erosion and flooding. But through the continuing support of the Board of Supervisors, County staff, and Granite Construction, the project accelerated with double shifts to be ready in time to host the first two events of the season: Trans Am SpeedFest May 5-7, and IMSA’s Motul Course de Monterey, powered by Hyundai N that will be broadcast live on NBC May 12-14.

The track will close again May 16 to begin the full track resurfacing. The entire project will be fully completed, cured and ready for America’s premier motorcycle series, MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest July 7-9.

“Only shadowed by the renowned Corkscrew and famous Andretti Hairpin, the Laguna Seca Start/Finish Bridge is a preeminent feature of the Laguna Seca Raceway,” said Bryan Flores, chief of parks with Public Works, Facilities & Parks for the County of Monterey. “The replacement of the aged wooden bridge will serve to provide a safe and efficient path of travel for our visitors and spectators from around the globe. Without the support by the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors, this project would never have come to fruition and for that, the world racing community is sincerely grateful.”

This project is the largest improvement development at the iconic racetrack since the Hospitality Pavilion was built in 2006, and the last repaving in 2007.

“It has been a privilege to be a part of the significant improvements being made to the Laguna Seca track and facilities,” said Jim Hovde, project manager for Granite Construction. “It was clear from the start that this was a schedule-driven project and we would need to perform flawlessly in order to complete the project on time. Enter the winter of 2022/2023, and the increased challenges caused by working between seemingly endless rain events, yet we have continued to set milestones and celebrate our accomplishments one day at a time. The tireless efforts of the entire project team add to the rich history of this historic track and its legacy.”

According to John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, “It is difficult to adequately express how thankful we are of the support from the Supervisors and County staff to persevere with this project after facing unprecedented Monterey County weather-related emergencies over the last three months. Their confidence in the Laguna Seca Recreation Area and its positive economic impact on the region’s businesses strengthens the importance this facility makes within our incredible destination.”

Saloon Enduro returning to Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

A raucous group of 36 “tin tops” comprising the 1955-69 Saloon car class will add an extra dose of entertainment as they compete in a one-hour endurance race to end the third day of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Friday, Aug. 18. In only its …

A raucous group of 36 “tin tops” comprising the 1955-69 Saloon car class will add an extra dose of entertainment as they compete in a one-hour endurance race to end the third day of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Friday, Aug. 18. In only its second year, the drivers of the popular group put on an entertaining race that fans of all ages enjoyed.

The Saloon class is one of 14 groups participating in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Aug. 16-19, at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The historic racing event celebrates its 49th year on the Monterey Peninsula, and together with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, are the founding events of the now world-renowned Monterey Car Week.

Saloon cars were in production prior to 1969 and were originally destined to be family transport. Soon, the cars turned into weekend racers. Not only are they fun to watch, but they can also navigate the 2.238-mile course with ease. Recognizable as every day drivers, the entry list includes Ford Anglias and Escorts, and Lotus Cortinas rivaling Alfa Romeo GTAs, BMW 1800s, and Mini Coopers.

“I cannot wait to race my Austin Cooper S at Laguna Seca in August! I consider this track to be one of the greatest race circuits in the world,” said David Woodhouse, a longtime participant and vice president of Nissan Design America. “At the moment, I can only imagine the course will perfectly suit such a nimble, giant-killing little car. Being front-wheel drive, I will have some adjusting to make as the character is so different to the open-wheel formula cars I am used to racing there.”

The Saloon Enduro will feature a mandatory driver change and five-minute stop during the race. As with all groups, the Saloon cars will be on track each of the four days, and some have applied for entry into the Corkscrew Hillclimb & Community Day on Sunday, Aug. 20.

“The Saloon cars are a case of ‘back by popular demand,’ both by visitors and drivers alike,” explained John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “They were quick through the turns last year, and we’ll see how much faster they may be on the new track pavement.”

Entries for nine of the 14 groups have been determined after extensive vetting by the Advisory Council. The remaining groups are currently under review and are expected to be finalized within the next week to complete the grid. It is a time-intensive process to review the cars and accept the ones with provenance and period-correctness.