L-R: Rafael Garcia, April Henderson, Kimberly Agner-Tila, John Narigi, Madison Hutchison, Franco Contreras, Jeanie Sumners, Gayle Davies, Alec Gamino, and Barry Toepke

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was well represented at the Monterey County Hospitality Association’s 35th annual Hospitality Recognition Luncheon this past week. Among the hundreds of Monterey County nominees, four Laguna Seca associates were finalists.

Proudly representing WeatherTech Raceway at the luncheon were Kimberly Agner-Tila (accounting), Franco Contreras (marketing), Madison Hutchison (operations), and Alec Gamino (communications).

“Recognition of our associates by the MCHA is a really big deal and a tribute to the passion and excellence these individuals play not only in the hospitality profession, but in the community as a whole,” commented John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “We are all extremely proud of their commitment to providing guests with the best possible and memorable experiences.”

Master of Ceremonies was Teddy Balestreri, of the Cannery Row Company and featured speakers included Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson; Kevin Ellis, vice chair of MCHA; Congressman Jimmy Panetta and California Senator John Laird.

MCHA is the only trade organization that serves all facets of Monterey County’s hospitality industry, which is one of the top economic drivers for the County.

Latest News

View all

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Announces First-Ever JDM Car Show at the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Announces First-Ever JDM Car Show at the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

MONTEREY, Calif. (May 28, 2026) - WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will debut its first-ever JDM Car Show as part of the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 12–15, expanding this year’s featured marque celebration honoring Japanese performance. Recognized as one...

Read moreabout WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Announces First-Ever JDM Car Show at the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Celebrates Successful 2026 StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Celebrates Successful 2026 StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship

Monterey, CA (May 7, 2026) - WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca extends its sincere thanks to fans, IMSA, teams, partners, and the entire motorsports community for delivering an exceptional 2026 StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship weekend. The “throw-back” themed event showcased world-class,...

Read moreabout WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Celebrates Successful 2026 StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship

StubHub Named Title Sponsor of IMSA Monterey SportsCar Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

StubHub Named Title Sponsor of IMSA Monterey SportsCar Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

MONTEREY, CA (April 27, 2026) – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca today announced a new multi-year partnership with StubHub, naming the global ticket marketplace as title sponsor of the IMSA Monterey SportsCar Championship. For 2026, the event will be rebranded as the...

Read moreabout StubHub Named Title Sponsor of IMSA Monterey SportsCar Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca