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March 22, 2009, 7:06 pm
There is a remote stretch of asphalt passing through canyons, oak flats, and rugged mountains in Monterey County. Situated south of the city of Monterey, Carmel Valley Road (Monterey County Route G16) runs roughly parallel to highways 1 and 101, connecting the cities of Carmel Valley and Greenfield and offering access to a variety of wilderness areas in this starkly empty section of the state. Continue reading for maps, pictures, and thoughts on this great road.
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March 22, 2009, 4:59 pm
So back in February 2008 I got a last-minute oppurtunity to attend a Laguna Seca trackday through a group called Speed Ventures, which I went for. It was my first (and, given the difficulty of arranging it, maybe the last) time driving on this famous race course, and what a delight it was. Though not especially technical, it’s flowing and rhythmic to drive; a truly amazing experience.
After the break are plenty more snapshots from that day, as well as impressions of the famous track and other musings.
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