Laguna Seca Circuit United States

Since December 2004, the track has been significantly modified in order to improve and meet current safety standards. Included in the first phase of modernisation was an expanded pit lane, new kerbs and a widened main straight. Among more recent changes the back walls were moved to create larger run-off areas. The circuit's main features, however, have been preserved with its 3.602kms / 2.238 miles of track and eleven curves. The most famous part of the circuit is without doubt the 'Corkscrew', a very slow chicane taken at approximately 38 mph and positioned on a sharp downward slope .

In 2006, Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda) took another fantastic victory at his home race for the second consecutive year, while his team-mate Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) finished second and another Honda star Marco Melandri (Fortuna Honda) was third as the Honda factory completed a clean-sweep of podium places.

The nearest airport is in Monterey, eight miles from the circuit, with direct flights to several major US cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles. If you're travelling by car follow these directions:

From Highway 1: Take the Highway 68 exit east. Travel approximately 10 miles to main entrance. Entrance will be on the left.

From Highway 101 South: Take the Monterey-Peninsula/Sanborn Rd. exit (Salinas). Travel West (right turn off freeway) on Sanborn Rd to South Main St./Highway 68. Make left turn on to Highway 68. Travel West on Highway 68 for approximately 10 miles. Main entrance will be on the right.

From Highway 101 North: Take the Monterey-Peninsula/Sanborn Rd exit (Salinas). Travel West on Sanborn Rd to South Main St./Highway 68. Make left hand turn on to Highway 68. Travel West on Highway 68 for approximately 10 miles. Main entrance will be on the right.