Laguna 103dB – 2020

Hi NCRCers,

No, the month of June didn’t get shorter, we’re just here with a special newsletter to let you know about some hot new dates at Laguna Seca that were just added to the NCRC schedule. Those dates are Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, a summer weekend when we can expect amazing weather in Monterey. Even better, we’ve secured permission for camping in the paddock on both Friday and Saturday nights, and the NCRC team will host a Beer Bar on Saturday night. And even better than that? Both days will have sound limits of 103dB!

The NCRC team is absolutely thrilled to have secured these dates. As you probably know, 103dB days are very expensive and exceptionally hard to get. Usually you can expect to pay up to double what a normal day at Laguna would cost, but we are trying to make this weekend more affordable while at the same time giving you the opportunity to experience this world-class track the way it’s meant to be driven, with no lifting or short-shifting!

As such, we are offering special pricing of $599 for the weekend for NCRC members (or $325 for one day), and $640 for the weekend for non-members (or $335 for one day). For that, you’ll get four 20-25 minute sessions per day, with no more than 35 cars per group.

We are also going to host at least one ARC race group! That’s right, wheel to wheel racing is coming back to Laguna Seca! We might even be able to get two race groups going if there’s enough interest. The groups will have a 30 minute warm-up, 15 minute qualifying, and a 40 minute race, (subject to change).

Full details can be found below and we are opening up registrations immediately, so clear out that weekend and we can’t wait to see you at Laguna next month!

Be aware that since these are 103dB days, we expect them to sell out quickly, so register early! As always, feel free to reach out to the NCRC team with questions or requests for additional information.

Where: Laguna Seca
When: Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26
What: 103dB Day

Members pricing $325 one day, $599 weekend.
Non-Members pricing $335 one day, $640 weekend.
Four 20-25 minute sessions with no more than 35 cars per group.
Camping allowed in the paddock on both Friday and Saturday nights.
Beer bar on Saturday night (one person handing out beers).
No driving school.
Solo drivers will need to have a minimum of three days of experience. (At any track.)
Race groups: We are interested in running two race groups, with 35-45 cars per groups, but will only do so if we get enough signups.
Social distancing rules will be in place; see below for requirements from NCRC and Laguna Seca:

Covid-19 special requirements from Laguna Seca:

No pets.
Only one extra person per registered vehicle is allowed into the paddock.
Name, cell phone number, address, and vehicle VIN must be given to the track before the event.
Communicable disease wavier must be signed at entry. PDF link
PDF link for all Laguna Seca requirements.

NCRC’s Social Distancing Policy

The Mentor Program is suspended until the end of the year.
Private in-car instruction is temporarily suspended.
Primary group meetings will be in the form of online videos, and participants will be expected to view them prior to arriving. We will keep them as short as we can, though. Participants will be required to sign a statement saying they have viewed the meeting in its entirety before they receive their track pass.
The meetings that will still need to be held in person will be outside as much as possible. Any meeting held indoors, including driving school, will have strict physical social distancing.
Until further notice, all participants will be required to wear masks at the event site. You will not need to wear a mask while driving. If you do not have a mask or face covering you will be required to leave and no refund will be given.
If you are sick, stay home. If you are sick on site you will be asked to leave and no-refund will be given.
If you are considered at high risk for coronavirus, due to underlying conditions or for any other reason, we strongly recommend staying away from events for the time being.
While overall our sport is solitary in nature, please understand that we cannot guarantee no exposure and we encourage you to practice heightened social distancing and to be mindful of vulnerable individuals after you leave an event