The County of Monterey Division of Public Works, Services, and Parks and Pals 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 Pals of Laguna Seca,” said Nick Pasculli, County Communications Director. “The way forward for the observe and the wonderful recreation space, which is a premier County Park, is shiny. Laguna Seca is liked by native, nationwide, and international automotive lovers and likewise 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 affect evaluation on the racetrack and perform applicable sound mitigation measures, all as a part of being a superb neighbor to the encircling neighborhood.
“FLS is happy that the litigation was handled rapidly and we’re wanting ahead to our subsequent steps towards Laguna Seca’s long-term success for the good thing about the neighborhood of Monterey County and the complete racing world,” stated Pals 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 Pals of Laguna Seca expressed because of 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 Nineteen 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 Pals of Laguna Seca, we’ve constructed a crew of people who share the identical ardour, paired with enterprise acumen, to make Laguna Seca the place we’ve all the time hoped it might be.”