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The green flag waved twice on November 9, 1957, on the freshly paved asphalt. Once for the christening of the new Laguna Seca Raceway and once for the start of its first sports car race: the 8th An…
“The green flag waved twice on November 9, 1957, signaling the christening of the new Laguna Seca Raceway and the start of its first sports car race: the 8th Annual Pebble Beach National Championship Sports Car Road Races. Previously held in Del Monte Forest, the event had gained popularity and a safer, larger track was needed. The non-profit Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) was formed to explore the possibility of establishing a permanent race circuit. After negotiations with the military, a property lease was signed in August 1957 and the 9-turn road course was constructed in just 60 days at a cost of $125,000. The circuit featured the iconic Corkscrew turn and hosted its inaugural race on November 9 and 10, 1957.”
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