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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca renames Corkscrew turn for Alex Zanardi

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca renames Corkscrew turn for Alex Zanardi

Summary

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca officially renamed its iconic downhill turn The Zanardi Corkscrew on Friday morning. The dedication ceremony occurred shortly before the IndyCar Series season finale weekend. The move honors the legacy of Alex Zanardi, a two-time CART champion. Organizers timed the unveiling to mark 30 years since the driver completed a legendary final-lap overtake on Bryan at the circuit. The track remains a primary venue for the IndyCar Series as the season concludes this weekend.

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•WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca renamed its famous Corkscrew turn as The Zanardi Corkscrew.
•The official ceremony took place Friday ahead of the IndyCar Series season finale.
•The event commemorates the 30-year anniversary of the overtake by Alex Zanardi on Bryan.
•Alex Zanardi earned two CART championships during his career.

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3:57 PMMotorsport.com — Laguna Seca formally dedicates 'The Zanardi Corkscrew'

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has officially renamed its most famous stretch of asphalt, designating the circuit's iconic downhill turn as "The Zanardi Corkscrew" to honor the late two-time CART champion Alex Zanardi. The dedication ceremony took place Friday morning ahead of the IndyCar Series season finale weekend, marking 30 years since Zanardi’s legendary final-lap overtake on Bryan ...Keep reading
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