History of The Glen

With its rise from ragged infancy in 1948 to its position as America’s premier racing facility surely qualifies The Glen as an astounding and unlikely success story, which continues to be written over 60 years later.

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The list of legendary drivers that have graced the streets of Watkins Glen and the twists of Watkins Glen International is almost second to none.  The stars of all forms of racing – sportscar, open-wheel, and stock car – have come to The Glen for 60 years and many have left their everlasting mark on its history.

Legends of The Glen