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Watkins Glen International introduces exclusive 'Full Throttle' experience
Package features NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Rusty Wallace, Trans-Am champion Tommy Kendall.
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New Mobile App Helps Fans Navigate Their Season at The Glen
It is now even easier for fans to follow The Glen with the launch of its mobile application. Available Tuesday and just in time for the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen (June 29-July 1). The free app is easy to use with Sprint® smart phones or similar devices and is available in both Android and iTunes app stores.
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Ladies, Start Your Excitement Because Patrick Dempsey is Entered in Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen
Patrick Dempsey is set to return to Watkins Glen International for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen on Saturday, June 4. Dempsey, who is best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd (a.k.a. McDreamy) on the hit TV drama Grey’s Anatomy, competes in the GT class of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series. Fans will have a chance to meet Dempsey as well as all the stars of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge in two separate autograph sessions during the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen event weekend, June 3-5.
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Barbosa and Law Sprint to Win Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen Win
In one of the closest finish in event history, Joao Barbosa and Darren Law won the 31st running of Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen driving their Action Express Racing Corvette DP, beating out Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty in the GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Corvette DP by a scant 0.238 seconds. Barbosa caught Gurney in traffic with 20 minutes remaining and used lapped cars to his advantage throughout the final run to the checkered flag.
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Bill Milliken and Mario Andretti Latest to Join The Legends of the Glen
Watkins Glen International track president Michael Printup announced that William “Bill” Milliken and Mario Andretti have joined the Legends of the Glen during a press conference held earlier this afternoon. The announcement was made in front of media and fans in Lafayette Park located in Watkins Glen, NY as part of the downtown grand prix festival that runs in conjunction with the Glenora Wine Cellars U.S. Vintage Grand Prix presented by Welliver. Milliken was joined by members of his family but Andretti was unable to attend.
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McDonald's Family Zone is the Place to be for Kids and Teens
The McDonald’s Family Grandstand, located at the top of the famed Esses, has become a popular location for families during the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen weekend, August 11-14. Since 2008, the McDonald’s Kids’ Zone has been a great place for all children to enjoy a wide variety of activities in addition to watching the thrilling on-track action. This year, the McDonald’s Family Zone promises to become even more popular, with an expanded Kids’ Zone and the addition of a new Teen Zone, as well as special family concession pricing courtesy of Americrown.
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1969 Six Hours of The Glen: The Start of Something Great
This year marks the 30th running of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen and when the drivers of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series take to the track on Saturday, June 4, they will be looking to add their names to the very long list of significant moments that make up The Glen’s history. Ever since the first running of the famed endurance racing in 1968, fans have left Watkins Glen International with life-long memories more times than they can count. While it is almost impossible to rank these moments against each other, there are three Six Hours of The Glen races that tend to stand out over the others. The 1969 Six Hours of The Glen was such a race and featured the start of a legendary career as well as a dominating performance.
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Fans Will Have Access to Glenora Wine Cellars U.S. Vintage Grand Prix presented by Welliver Grand Marshal Bob Sharp During Event Weekend
The Glenora Wine Cellars U.S. Vintage Grand Prix presented by Welliver special guest Bob Sharp is scheduled to make several appearances throughout the September 9-11 weekend. Sharp will participate in autograph sessions and fan forums as Watkins Glen International acknowledges his SCCA career and the celebration of the featured marque he helped make famous – Datsun/Nissan.
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Michael Gardner joins Watkins Glen International team
Michael Gardner has been named Public Relations Manager at The Glen.
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NARRA Sportscar Challenge at The Glen set to feature Trans-Am Championship Classic Tube 100
Watkins Glen International will host the NARRA Sportscar Challenge, May 13-15, with the event bringing six competitive racing series to America's premier road course.
