The Monterey Peninsula's love affair with world-class racing traces its beginning to 1950 and the inaugural running of the Pebble Beach Road Races. Those sports car events through the winding roads of the Del Monte Forest became immensely popular and brought prestige, fans and money to the area. But as the cars got faster and the crowds grew larger, it was decided that the race was too big for the open road. Rather than see the event, with its fans and financial impact go elsewhere, a group of civic-minded business leaders decided to build a permanent, world-class racing facility.

This was the impetus behind the formation of the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) on November 1, 1956. The non-profit group's mission, which remains unchanged today, is to benefit local charitable and non-profit organizations and to promote the economic vitality of Monterey through motorsports events. The group leased Fort Ord land from the Army, built the circuit and staged its first race on November 9, 1957.

Since that day, events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca have generated more than $1 billion in revenue for area businesses, while providing over $10 million for more than 100 charitable and civic groups. Today, SCRAMP is the most important economic and charitable organization in Monterey County.


General Directions to Mazda Raceway Laguna SecaNote, these directions are different during races and special events listed below.

From Highway 1: Take the Hwy 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./Hwy 68. Make left turn on to Hwy 68. Travel West on Hwy 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./Hwy 68. Make left hand turn on to Hwy 68. Travel West on Hwy 68 for approximately 10 miles. Main entrance will be on the right.