Laguna Seca announces schedule change

Champ Car teams were supposed to test and race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, but plans have been changed after the merger of the Champ Car World Series and the Indy Racing League was announced Friday.
The Champ Car race scheduled at Laguna Seca, part of the Monterey Festival of Speed on May 16-18 has been canceled. A weeklong Champ Car test session scheduled for March 10-14 has also been canceled
“At this point, we know that Champ Car will not be participating in the Monterey Festival of Speed,” said Gill Campbell, CEO/General Manager of the Laguna Seca. “We are in the process of addressing this issue with customers who have purchased tickets, sponsorships, hospitality and vendor space based on a Champ Car race being part of the weekend.”
Fans with questions regarding the Monterey Festival of Speed are encouraged to call the ticket office (1-800-327-SECA) to discuss their options.
The Monterey Festival of Speed features Round 5 of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, along with open-wheel races from Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda and Formula BMW Americas. Additional races are being considered and a revised schedule for the Monterey Festival of Speed weekend will be announced soon, according to a release from the track.

2008 Schedule of Events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

May 16-18, Monterey Festival of Speed featuring the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series (Sat.)Fortune Market 250

July 18-20, Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix featuring the MotoGP World Championship

Aug. 15-17, 35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races Presented by Toyota

Sept. 27-28, Corona AMA Superbike Finale featuring the AMA Superbike Championship

Oct. 17-19, Monterey Sports Car Championships featuring the American Le Mans Series