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Watkins Glen International will Host Green Grand Prix on Friday, April 15
The 7th annual Green Grand Prix, which features alternative-fueled vehicles, hybrids, and traditional gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, is moving from the roads in and around Watkins Glen to the legendary road course on Friday, April 15.
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Welliver and Glenora Wine Cellars Renew as Sponsors of U.S. Vintage Grand Prix Weekend
Welliver and Glenora Wine Cellars have renewed their partnership with Watkins Glen International and will continue as the sponsors for the popular, season-ending Glenora Wine Cellars U.S. Vintage Grand Prix presented by Welliver, September 9-11. As such, Glenora’s Riesling wine will be poured in Gatorade Victory Lane throughout all of the victory celebrations during the race weekend. In addition to announcing the continued partnership, Watkins Glen International is pleased to announce Bob Sharp as the honored guest and Grand Marshal for the weekend.
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Watkins Glen International Hosts First Test of the 2011 Season
Even the threat of rain and high winds could not keep the cars of Automatic Racing off of the twists and turns of Watkins Glen International in order to prepare for the fast approaching Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen event weekend, June 3-5.
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Watkins Glen International, Aftershokz team up to enhance fans’ race experience
Aftershokz is bringing its Sportz Titanium bone conduction headphones to Watkins Glen International.
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WGI Expands Infield Camping
Each year reserved camping for the Cheez-It™ 355 and Zippo 200 sells out, prompting Watkins Glen International to expand their offerings. This year, officials at WGI are proud to announce the expansion of Pit Road RV Camping.
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Red Cat Summer Stage Friday Night Concert Line-Up Announced for the Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen NASCAR Weekend
The Red Cat Summer Stage features a variety of acts for the Friday Night Concert of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen weekend, including rising country star Marlee Scott and Watkins Glen International favorites Mike Brindisi & The New York Rock. PRS Guitars welcomes The Rocky Mountain Stoneflies, Davy Knowles and the In Tune Magazine “Race to The Stage” winner.
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Opening Weekend Benefiting JDRF Ahead for The Glen
Watkins Glen International continues to gear up for Opening Weekend benefiting JDRF April 21-22. The two-day event provides fans with the opportunity to drive the historic road course in their personal vehicles, take a first-hand look at the Capital Improvements, check out the Green Grand Prix (April 20-21) and support a great cause. It is also Glen fans final opportunity to capitalize on advance ticket prices for the 2012 season.
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Toyota Green Grand Prix Returns to Legendary Watkins Glen International
The Toyota Green Grand Prix presented by Corning, a showcase of motoring technology that aims for cleaner environment, returns to Watkins Glen International as part of The Glen’s Opening Weekend benefiting JDRF.
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Weather Aids Capital Improvement Projects at The Glen
Unseasonably mild weather at Watkins Glen International has allowed Capital Improvement Projects to continue at an unexpected pace. Construction crews have taken advantage of elements upon the hill and look ahead to an ever approaching Opening Weekend (April 21-22).
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Frisselle and Richard Post Fastest Time in GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Practice
Brian Frisselle and Henri Richard, in the #77 Office Depot Doran Racing Ford Dallara (1:06.887; 131.864 mph), posted the fastest speed during the two practice sessions for the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Canadian Tire 200 at The Glen. Defending race winners Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas, driving the #01 TELMEX BMW Riley, were fifth fastest at 1:07.073 (131.499 mph). Fastest among the GT racers were Robin Liddell and Jan Magnussen, driving the #57 Stevenson Auto Group Camaro GTR (1:13.218; 120.462 mph).
