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,” acknowledged Nick Pasculli, County Communications Director. “The way forward for the monitor and the superb recreation space, which is a premier County Park, is shiny. Laguna Seca is cherished by native, nationwide, and world automotive fanatics and likewise by the tens of hundreds of people that get pleasure from 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 acceptable sound mitigation measures, all as a part of being a great neighbor to the encircling neighborhood.

“FLS is happy that the litigation was handled rapidly and we’re trying ahead to our subsequent steps towards Laguna Seca’s long-term success for the advantage of the neighborhood of Monterey County and all the 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 return.”

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

“I grew up watching races at Laguna Seca and have raced there because the late Nineteen Seventies,” stated FLS Vice President Bruce Canepa. “I’ve a lifetime ardour for this facility and need to see or not it’s preserved for future generations. With Associates of Laguna Seca, we’ve constructed a group of people who share the identical ardour, paired with enterprise acumen, to make Laguna Seca the place we’ve at all times hoped it may very well be.”