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Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Event Agreement with the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association and the County of Monterey for a road and off-road racing event at WeatherTech(r) Raceway at Laguna Seca, to reclassify the event as a small event which reduces the anticipated revenues of the County from $170,000 to $135,360, and relieves the County of the responsibilities of providing ambulance and promotion services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Event Agreement with the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association and the County of Monterey for a road and off-road racing event at WeatherTech(r) Raceway at Laguna Seca, to reclassify the event as a small event which reduces the anticipated revenues of the County from $170,000 to $135,360, and relieves the County of the responsibilities of providing ambulance and promotion services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is the preeminent vintage motorcycle organization in the United States with several events across the country. The AHRMA Classic MotoFest of Monterey (the Event), held at WeatherTech(r) Raceway at Laguna Seca (WRLS) is their only west coast offering and promotes Monterey County and our world-renowned facility to race fans across the country.
Amendment No. 1 (Attachment A) revises the classification of the event from a major event to a small event per the Use Permit for Laguna Seca Recreation Area (LSRA). A major event is defined as an event with attendance of more than 12,000 people; a medium event is defined as an event with attendance between 5,000 to 12,000 people, and a small event is defined as an event with attendance of 5,000 or less people. The Event attendance has never reached 12,000 people.
By reclassifying to a smal...
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