Laguna Seca is only 11 Turns... ???
I joined and am filling out my application. Which corners should I request based on your experience?
Also, is there any way to get to the track without renting a car?
Anyone interested in splitting a hotel and/or rental car, please let me know!
Thanks
I was a corner worker in 2008... (turn 10)... couple of notes
Turn 0 - Right at the end of the start finish line, under the bridge.. you don't really do anything, but have an excellent view of the main straight + you have shade
Turn 2, 3, 4 - good if you want to see good racing/action, but no shade...
Turn 8B - middle/bottom of the corkscrew, if you want to work the screw, pick 8B, not 8A. you also get shade at 8B
Turn 11 - if you want to see crazy braking/acceration, this is the good corner for that... also it's the closet to the pits if you want to watch pit lane...
about renting a car/hotel. if you're accepted as a corner worker, you'll want to camp at the track (drive your car there and park it near your tent). it's free and the showers are hot. your days basically start at 7am and don't finish until all the support races are over, so basically 6-7pm. They're long days. you don't want to drive in, try to find parking, and make your way to checkin all before 7am. camping shuttles all the crew, picks you up at the camp, drops you off at the meeting point.
bring sunscreen, snacks (nuts/health bars), a hat, clothing for both hot and cold weather, gatorade/powerdrink POWDER. They give you an endless supply of water/red bull/coffee (which is why i said powder). they also provide "breakfast" (coffee/donuts/apple/banana), and a pretty decent lunch at the track, they have activities back at camp for dinner, or you can do your own thing.
it's a fun experience and you'll meet some cool people, hard work but best view of the race hands down. I think I got $240 for working all 3 days on top of free camping, free food, best seat in the house.