On This Day: Zanardi grabs Laguna Sena win with last-lap pass in Corkscrew | Brief

On September 8, 1996, Alex Zanardi achieved a remarkable victory in the CART IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, executing a last-lap pass on Bryan Herta at the iconic corkscrew. This win was significant not only for Zanardi but also for his teammate Jimmy Vasser, who secured the championship title that year.

Zanardi's impressive performance at Laguna Seca marked the beginning of a successful period, as he went on to win the CART championship in the subsequent two seasons. In recognition of his contributions to the sport, the corner where he made his famous pass has been renamed the 'Zanardi Corkscrew'.