IndyCar Monterey Grand Prix
The Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey is an IndyCar Series race held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California. The event dates back to 1960, and became an American open wheel race in 1983. The race was part of the CART/Champ Car series from 1983 through 2004. After a fifteen-year hiatus, the event returned in 2019 as part of the IndyCar Series, replacing Sonoma.
Rick Mears, Mario Andretti, and Bobby Rahal race through the famous "Corkscrew" at the 1991 race.
Bobby Rahal won the CART Monterey Grand Prix four years in a row (1984–1987).
Danny Sullivan won the CART Monterey Grand Prix twice (1988 & 1990).
Michael Andretti won the 1991 race.
Laguna Seca Raceway is a paved road racing track in central California used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, built in 1957 near both Salinas and Monterey, California, United States.
Laguna Seca Raceway from between Turns 1 and 2
Mario Andretti at Laguna Seca, 1991
The "Corkscrew" at Turn 8, with gradient up to 16%
A view of the "Corkscrew" from the bottom