Monterey County and Friends of Laguna Seca announce settlement of lawsuit

The County of Monterey Division of Public Works, Amenities, and Parks and Associates of Laguna Seca have introduced the execution of a complete settlement that ends the Laguna Seca Raceway lawsuit, Freeway 68 Coalition vs. County of Monterey.

“We view this as a really favorable decision for the County and its long-term associate at Laguna Seca, the nonprofit group Associates of Laguna Seca,” said Nick Pasculli, County Communications Director. “The way forward for the observe and the superb recreation space, which is a premier County Park, is vibrant. Laguna Seca is cherished by native, nationwide, and international automobile fanatics and in addition by the tens of 1000’s of people that take pleasure in the great thing about the recreation space.”

The settlement clarifies the long-term plans of FLS to conduct a beforehand deliberate sound impression evaluation on the racetrack and perform applicable sound mitigation measures, all as a part of being a great neighbor to the encircling group.

“FLS is happy that the litigation was handled shortly and we’re trying ahead to our subsequent steps towards Laguna Seca’s long-term success for the advantage of the group of Monterey County and your entire racing world,” stated Associates of Laguna Seca President Ross Merrill. “We all know these enhancements will take time, however we’re dedicated to making sure the success of Laguna Seca for many years to come back.”

The County and Associates of Laguna Seca expressed due to the followers of the racetrack and the general public who voiced their overwhelming help for the County on this lawsuit.

“I grew up watching races at Laguna Seca and have raced there because the late Seventies,” stated FLS Vice President Bruce Canepa. “I’ve a lifetime ardour for this facility and wish to see it’s preserved for future generations. With Associates of Laguna Seca, we’ve constructed a staff of people who share the identical ardour, paired with enterprise acumen, to make Laguna Seca the place we’ve at all times hoped it might be.”