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WeatherTech Raceway to Rename Corkscrew “Zanardi Corkscrew”

9/2/2026

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will rename the Corkscrew the “Zanardi Corkscrew” on Friday.
IndyCar legends Chip Ganassi, Max Papis, Doug Boles and others will attend the ceremony.
A commemorative marker honoring Zanardi’s 1996 “The Pass” will be unveiled at the corner.
Zanardi died in May 2026, prompting a “Grazie Alex” tribute painted on the Corkscrew.
After a 2001 crash that amputated both legs, he won Paralympic gold medals and hand-cycle championships.

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will rename the Corkscrew the “Zanardi Corkscrew” on Friday.
IndyCar legends Chip Ganassi, Max Papis, Doug Boles and others will attend the ceremony.
A commemorative marker honoring Zanardi’s 1996 “The Pass” will be unveiled at the corner.
Zanardi died in May 2026, prompting a “Grazie Alex” tribute painted on the Corkscrew.
After a 2001 crash that amputated both legs, he won Paralympic gold medals and hand-cycle championships.