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  Watkins Glen, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Watkins Glen is a village located in Schuyler County, New York.
The Village of Watkins Glen lies on the border of the Towns of Dix and Montour.
Watkins Glen is also the home of the International Motor Racing Research Center, an annex to the town library.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Watkins_Glen,_New_York   (635 words)

  
 Watkins Glen International - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1996, the Glen Continental reverted back to a six hour format, and was once again called the Six Hours At The Glen with the IMSA format, and stayed there until a split in sportscar racing in the United States.
In 1997, International Speedway Corporation became the sole owner of the historic road course, as Corning Enterprises believed they had completed their intended goals to rebuild the race track and increase tourism in the southern Finger Lakes region of New York State.
When the 50th anniversary of road racing in Watkins Glen was celebrated during the 1998 racing season, this event was the climax, returning many original cars and drivers to the original 6.6-mile street circuit through the village during the Grand Prix Festival Race Reenactment.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Watkins_Glen_International   (1811 words)

  
 Watkins Glen International Speedway Definition / Watkins Glen International Speedway Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Watkins Glen International (nicknamedA nickname is a short, clever, cute, derogatory, or otherwise substitute name for a person or thing's real name (for example, Nick is short for Nicholas).
Watkins Glen International Speedway is a hilly, winding course which requires drivers turn left and right.
Watkins Glen International Speedway is the areas premier track.
www.elresearch.com /Watkins_Glen_International_Speedway   (230 words)

  
 Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Watkins Glen Grand Prix is an annual automobile road race.
It was the first post-WWII road race held in the United States.
The race was established by Cameron Argetsinger in 1948 and took place on public roads until the opening of the Watkins Glen International Speedway in 1956.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Watkins_Glen_Grand_Prix   (84 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Circuits > Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen - "The Glen" as it is known to the motor racing world - is a name which in the course of the last half century has become part of racing folklore, not just in North America but all over the world.
The Glen of today is the third circuit to carry the name, the first having been laid out on public roads in 1948.
In the mid-1980s it was bought by the International Speedway Corporation and NASCAR racing arrived in 1986 with victory for the wild Tim Richmond.
www.grandprix.com /gpe/cir-074.html   (751 words)

  
 WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The opening of the Daytona International Speedway in 1959 was the second factor that helped bring NASCAR through its first lean years.
Peace was restored as the The Watkins Glen Grand Prix committee lifted the SCCA ban and made all the changes.
Watkins Glen is strategically located to allow access to several major metropolitan markets including Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and Binghamton.
www.nascartrack.com /WATKINS_GLEN_INTERNATIONAL.html   (2806 words)

  
 johnnyroadtrip.com - Watkins Glen International Raceway
Watkins Glen International is one of only two road courses on the NASCAR circuit.
Watkins Glen is located in New York's Finger Lakes region.
The Glen's capacity is roughly 40,000, with bleachers located at various points along the track.
www.johnnyroadtrip.com /stadiums/watkinsglen.htm   (184 words)

  
 Watkins Glen International Speedway Information
A legendary road course, Watkins Glen International Speedway was host to Formula 1 Racing before the Winston Cup Series returned in 1986.
Although "The Glen" made its reputation in the 1960s and 1970s as the site of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, the first professional race ever held at the 2.45-mile road course was a Winston Cup event in 1957, when Buck Baker outran Glenn "Fireball" Roberts for the victory.
NASCAR did not hold another race at The Glen until 1964, and after Marvin Panch won the 1965 event in a Ford fielded by the Wood Brothers, 21 years would pass before the Winston Cup Series returned to New York.
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 Watkins Glen International Tickets : Buy Watkins Glen International NASCAR Tickets Sell Watkins Glen International ...
Watkins Glen International is located amidst the rolling hills of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, providing a unique contrast between the sights and sounds of racing and the scenic beauty of majestic farmland.
Watkins Glen International seating capacity is roughly 40, 000, with bleachers located at various points along the track.
Watkins Glen International hosted its first professional race (NASCAR Grand National Division) in 1957 and it became famous when the Formula Libre race attracted some of the best road racing drivers in the world, which included Jack Brabham, Stirling Moss, Phil Hill and Dan Gurney from 1958 through 1960.
www.buyselltix.com /nascar/watkinsGlenInternational.php   (1039 words)

  
 Jayski's® Silly Season Site - Watkin's Glen International News
Watkins Glen Improvement Underway: As part of the ongoing capital improvement plan at Watkins Glen International (WGI) to enhance the experience of fans and prepare for one of their best racing seasons, Watkins Glen International President Craig Rust announced that the capital improvement plans are already underway.
Watkins Glen is not guaranteed a Cup race, despite the sponsorship contract extension.
Watkins Glen, RJR and Tobacco Ads: The [NY] state's highest court Tuesday refused to disturb lower court rulings that rejected state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's attempts to limit billboard advertisements by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. at the Watkins Glen International Speedway.
www.jayski.com /pages/tracks/watkinsglen.htm   (17576 words)

  
 Tough Outing at Watkins Glen for Kelly Moore : Raceway Media - Motorsports News & Information
Watkins Glen, NY — The NAPA Auto Parts team endured a rough weekend at the famed Watkins Glen International Speedway in Western New York.
With rain threatening the entire weekend of racing action at Watkins Glen, the race did get underway at the scheduled time and the first of two road course races for the Busch North Series didn’t disappoint the race fans in attendance.
The yearly visit to Watkins Glen attracts numerous road course experts into the full bodied race cards, some of whom the weekly competitors are not familiar with.
www.racewaymedia.com /article2897.html   (953 words)

  
 About Schuyler County-Watkins Glen
Schuyler County is the gateway to the fourteen county Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York and home to the world-famous Watkins Glen State Park Gorge.
Schuyler County/Watkins Glen offers the best of both worlds; we are surrounded by numerous charming villages and towns most within a 30 minute drive and major metropolitan areas just an hour away.
Watkins, already the owner of many acres of successful farm land in Manhattan, was the dreamer, the planner and the real force behind establishing Watkins Glen.
www.schuylerny.com /main.asp?ID=1   (903 words)

  
 Parts America 150-Notes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Parts America 150 Contact: David Pepper May 28-30, 1998 (502) 796-8240 Watkins Glen, New York Brewco37@aol.com Scot Walters/Red Man Racing Notes · Scot Walters and the Red Man/Brewco Motorsports team are in for a whole new experience in the Parts America 150 at Watkins Glen International Speedway in Watkins Glen, New York.
The team is making their first start on a road course, and that can be a learning experience to say the least.
The next time Walters has the opportunity to utilize this experience is at the Bristol Motor Speedway in the Loadhandler 200.
www.brewco.com /rglen.html   (378 words)

  
 Jayski's® Silly Season Site - MISC Track News/Rumors
A group of Alabama investors is exploring opening a new NASCAR speedway in Baldwin County [on the Gulf], an estimated $350 million venture in one of the state's popular tourist areas.
The future of racing at Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, NC may be in jeopardy.
Sherry Houston Clifton is a co-manager of the speedway and sister-in-law of the late NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt, who was killed in a crash last February at Daytona International Speedway.
www.jayski.com /pages/tracks/misc.htm   (15379 words)

  
 DEWALT Event
Sears Point is like a short track or a Rockingham, and Watkins Glen is more like a speedway like a Michigan.
It isn't as hard to pass at the Glen as it is at [Infineon]."
On pit road at the Glen, the drivers side of the car is on the opposite side so we practiced pit stops like that this week, and hopefully it's enough to prepare the guys"
www.dewalt.com /us/events/event_detail.asp?EventID=3657   (420 words)

  
 Nascar Racing: Auto Racing, Nascar News, Racing News, Nascar Online, Nascar 2005, Nascar Drivers, Nascar, Racing, Dale ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Financial difficulties led to the Watkins Glen date being dropped from the Formula 1 schedule in the early 80's and as a result, the bankrupt track closed following a CART race in 1981.
The Glen cemented its distinction as North America's fastest road course when Davy Jones won the pole for the Camel Continental IX with a fast lap of 150.334 mph on the reconfigured 2.45 mile short course.
In 1997, International Speedway Corporation became sole owner of the historic road course, exercising a stock option buy-out of Corning Incorporated.
www.racingone.com /tracks_front.asp?trackid=34&series=1   (590 words)

  
 Watkins Glen International - Open Wheel Racing Is Back!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Craig Rust, President of Watkins Glen International, was equally thrilled to see the IndyCar Series team at the historic road course.
For the finest Watkins Glen International items and apparel, motorsports collectibles, and authentic NASCAR merchandise, diecasts and clothing, stop by The Shop at 2 North Franklin Street in Watkins Glen or call 607-535-2338.
The Shop is Watkins Glen International's headquarters for official merchandise and apparel, event memorabilia, gift certificates and Thunder Road Tours.
www.theglen.com /news/news.jsp?news_id=92   (574 words)

  
 Watkins Glen International Speedway Tickets - Maps, Events, Seating Chart - Ticket Brokers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 Watkins Glen International Speedway Tickets - 200% Guarantee: Sirius at the Glen Tickets
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 Watkins Glen International Tickets, Watkins Glen International Ticket Broker - NASCAR Race Tickets in New York
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 Ryan Moore Gets a Taste of Bad Luck : Raceway Media - Motorsports News & Information
Watkins Glen, NY — Young Ryan Moore had his hopes set high for his debut at Watkins Glen International Speedway.
He was determined to finish his first race at “The Glen” and did so when the race was called due to rain on lap 41.
Moore already has his mind set on next week’s race at Adirondack International Speedway where he will continue both his quest for Rookie of the Year and Busch North Series championship titles.
www.racewaymedia.com /article2895.html   (813 words)

  
 Watkins Glen International
NY Route 17 to Route 329 north to Watkins Glen.
Held off Ron Fellows on a late race restart to win his third in a row at The Glen.
A race remembered for Dale Earnhardt's pole position and tough as nails 6th place finish with a broken collarbone and fractured sternum.
www.gordonline.com /tracks/watkinsglen.html   (193 words)

  
 Watkins Glen International - Upstate Toyota Dealer Association “Toyota/Sirius Satellite Radio Sweepstakes” OFFICIAL ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
To enter, complete an Official Entry Form, available at (1) the Toyota booth at the Watkins Glen International® speedway or (2) a participating Upstate New York Toyota dealer during the Sweepstakes Period with your name, complete address (with ZIP Code) and daytime/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
All entries must be placed in an entry box located at the Toyota booth at the Watkins Glen International® speedway or a participating Upstate New York Toyota dealer by 11:59 pm, Eastern Time, on August 3, 2005.
Of the thirty-four (34) winners selected, four (4) winners will be randomly selected to enter the “Tundra Turn the Key” promotion at the NASCAR race, being held at Watkins Glen International® on August 14, 2005.
www.theglen.com /news/news.jsp?news_id=219   (1564 words)

  
 Other Gordon will win at Watkins Glen - NBC Sports specials - MSNBC.com
Attempting to predict a winner for Sunday’s Nextel Cup race at Watkins Glen, N.Y. is difficult.
The four-time Winston Cup champion is on a roll after he won last Sunday’s Brickyard 400 for the fourth time in his career, but Robby is my choice to take the checkered flag.
The top speed at The Glen will be roughly 160-165 mph.
msnbc.msn.com /id/5685528   (785 words)

  
 Marlin Finds Rocky Road at Watkins Glen International
WATKINS GLEN, NY, (August 15, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light crew spent 34 laps behind the wall after being turned around by Greg Biffle to finish 36th in the Sirius at the Glen at Watkins Glen International.
The Coors Light team races at Michigan International Speedway next weekend.
The race will be broadcast live on TNT and MRN radio on Sunday August 22nd.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2004/08/16/209393.html   (382 words)

  
 Barr-Nunn - Proud Associate Sponsor of Coast Guard Racing and Driver Justin Labonte   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
I’ve been to Watkins Glen once before and was able to learn my way around the track and get used to the way each turn handles and how to drive the track.
When we tested at Virginia International Raceway a few weeks ago we learned some things that will be able to be applied this weekend.
This is the same car the Labonte and the team ran earlier this season at California, both Nashville races, and Pikes Peak.
www.barr-nunnracing.com /news/2005/081205_facts.htm   (418 words)

  
 ESPN Outdoors -- ESPN Radio: Fishing for first place   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
For Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge, the answer is simple: keep a fishing rod handy at all times … especially since a number of good fishing holes can be found week in and week out in and around the various racetracks that NASCAR visits.
One such spot is the Atlanta Motor Speedway, which produced a 6½-pound largemouth bass for one of Newman's race team members on their recent visit.
Watkins Glen International: "At Seneca Lake, we've had a lot of fun and caught a few smallmouths up there."
www.espn.go.com /outdoors/tv/s/g_fea_EORadio_Ryan-Newman_050422.html   (1397 words)

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