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County grants Laguna Seca operator extra time to finish master plan and sound study
Summary
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved a request from Friends of Laguna Seca to extend its facility master plan deadline to fourth quarter 2026 and continue an EPA‑backed acoustic study. The board emphasized community engagement and review of contractual implications before final sign‑offs.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted 5‑0 on Tuesday to grant Friends of Laguna Seca an extension to complete a required facility master plan and an agreed sound study for the WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway.
Friends of Laguna Seca, the concessionaire that took over operations in 2024, asked for additional time to complete the business plan update and facility master plan and to expand sound monitoring through additional events. Director Randy Ishee of the county’s Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department recommended granting the extension after a presentation that highlighted physical repairs and about $3.2 million in renovations the concessionaire has made since August 2024.
In a 30‑minute briefing, the concessionaire’s team described site repairs — drainage, fencing,…
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