Watkins Glen track opens for season

Apr 04, 2024 at 02:11 pm by Observer-Review


WGI opening day
WATKINS GLEN--Opening Weekend (April 6-7) at Watkins Glen International kicks off the 2024 event calendar for the New York road course.
The weekend will feature the opportunity for fans to drive their own vehicle on the track to benefit the facility’s Racing and Community Enrichment (R.A.C.E.) Foundation, with proceeds this season being donated to the Montour Fire Department, Beaver Dams Fire Department and Schuyler County K9 Unit.
Individuals and car clubs are both welcome to participate in this unique opportunity to experience the historic circuit first-hand.
Fans may receive special giveaway bags and can enter to win tickets to June’s IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. Select concession and merchandise stands will be open.
The schedule this year includes:
April 6-7 – Opening Weekend  
May 31 – June 2 – SCCA Majors Super Tour      
June 6-9 – Historic Sportscar Racing      
June 20-23 – IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen      
July 10-14 – Ferrari Challenge North America      
July 26-28 –Finger Lakes Wine Festival  
Aug. 22-25 – Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix       
Sept. 11-15 – NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen       
-NASCAR Weekend Schedule    
Sept. 13 – General Tire 100 at The Glen – ARCA Menards Series Race    
Sept. 14 – Mission 200 at The Glen – NASCAR Xfinity Series Race    
Sept. 15 – Go Bowling at The Glen – NASCAR Cup Series Race 
For tickets, camping, and additional information, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit www.TheGlen.com.
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