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Indy cars race Laguna Seca over Labor weekend
Three days of open-wheel racing, paddock access, camping, and the famous Corkscrew draw national fans to Monterey County during Labor Day weekend.
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The INDYCAR Grand Prix of Monterey brings high-speed open-wheel racing to Laguna Seca’s elevation changes and iconic Corkscrew, with practice, qualifying, support races, and paddock activity filling the entire Labor Day weekend each September. A fan walk through the paddock area lets families see pit crews prepare cars before each session begins.
The Corkscrew turn’s dramatic elevation drop gives families a single, genuinely thrilling vantage point to watch cars navigate one of racing’s most famous corners, while paddock access between sessions lets children see the cars and crews up close.
On-site camping and peninsula hotels make this a true overnight event, with holiday inventory tightening early well before the weekend arrives. Reserve a Stay in advance, pack sun protection for a full day trackside, and add coastal drives, Monterey Bay, or Fort Ord trails to fill time outside circuit hours. It is genuinely thrilling motorsport set against a striking coastal backdrop, worth the full weekend for families who enjoy engines as much as ocean views. Coastal mornings often start foggy even in September, so pack layers for a cool start that warms by midday.
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