Fan Voting Now Open to Determine Top Song for Summer Soundtrack to The Glen

Fans can Hear and Download Top 8 Songs on TheGlen.com

Watkins Glen International is proud to announce that all potential songs for the Summer Soundtrack to The Glen have been submitted and the top eight are now available on the TheGlen.com.   Almost 50 New York State-based bands submitted their best songs for consideration in the hopes of being selected for the first-ever soundtrack that represents the event season at the historic road course.  Voting runs until midnight on Sunday, January 3, 2010 and the winning band will have its music used as the background music for the television commercial for the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event weekend, August 5-8, and perform LIVE on the Red Cat Summer Stage during that weekend.

The eight songs for the Summer Soundtrack to The Glen can be accessed by going to www.TheGlen.com/summersoundtrack or by clicking on the “Multimedia” page on TheGlen.com.  Fans will be able to listen to each song, download any or all of them free of charge, and then vote for their favorite using the poll located on the page.  All eight songs are originally written and performed by the submitting bands and represent a wide range of genres including rock n’ roll, country, electro-rock, acoustic, and alternative rock.  The eight songs and bands selected as the top eight are “Big” by Ten Man Push, “Summertime” by Bob Dee with Petro, “Down at the Honky Tonk” by The Custom Taylor Band, “Mind’s Eye Focus” by Sheen, “Thieves” by Lunic, “Things is Burning” by Candid, “Midnight Sky” by Tink Bennett & Tailor Made, and “Ping Pong” by Jimkata.  

Tickets for the entire 2010 season including the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen, August 5-8, and Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen, July 2-4, weekends are on sale now!  Fans can take advantage of advanced sale prices and new options by calling the Watkins Glen International ticket office at 866-461-RACE (7223) or logging on to the official website, www.TheGlen.com.  Tickets, gift certificates and track merchandise can all be purchased at The Shop located at 2 North Franklin Street in downtown Watkins Glen.  The Shop is open Monday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-4, and is closed Sunday.