A pack of stock cars races side by side on a paved track at Watkins Glen International. The lead car is yellow and white, followed closely by cars in teal, red, black, and white. The cars are heading uphill toward a curve, with safety fencing and sponsor signs along the right side of the track. The sky is partly cloudy overhead. A pack of stock cars races side by side on a paved track at Watkins Glen International. The lead car is yellow and white, followed closely by cars in teal, red, black, and white. The cars are heading uphill toward a curve, with safety fencing and sponsor signs along the right side of the track. The sky is partly cloudy overhead.
TRANS AM
July 16 - 19, 2026 | TIME VARIES BY EVENT
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July 16 - 19, 2026 | TIME VARIES BY EVENT
TRANS AM
TRANS AM SERIES PRESENTED BY PIRELLI The longest-running professional road racing series in North America, the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, visits Watkins Glen International for its annual event in the 2026 season. Featuring racing from the thundering 850+ horsepower TA class, the American muscle of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, and elite GT cars from around the world in the XGT, SGT, GT and GT1 classes.

Experience racing on one of motorsport's most legendary tracks! The Racing America @ Watkins Glen July event is built for the whole family, so join us for the full weekend — trust us, one day won't be enough! Racing America will feature thrilling wheel-to-wheel action with drivers and cars from The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli and International GT. Get up close to the cars, meet the drivers, and feel the roar of high-performance machines on a course steeped in racing history.

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PRE-EVENT PARTY: TRANS AM NIGHT THURSDAY, JULY 16 Kick off the weekend with us before the green flag drops! Join us at Ill Eagle Taphouse on Thursday, July 16th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for Thursday Night Trans Am Night. Come hang out with Trans Am cars and drivers and enjoy food, beer and live music. Fans will have the opportunity to score tickets, merch, and sponsor giveaways. Have a Trans Am of your own? Bring it out and put it on display — all Trans Am owners are more than welcome to show off their ride!
PRE-EVENT PARTY: TRANS AM NIGHT
TRACK TOURING LAPS SUNDAY, JULY 19 Experience Watkins Glen International like never before with Track Touring Laps during the Trans Am Race weekend on Sunday, July 19! 

  • Approximately 12:00 PM start
  • 2-3 paced laps provided by Trans Am Series
  • Tickets available for purchase online only for $40
  • More information will be provided as it becomes available
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Multiple race cars competing on a road course at Watkins Glen International, led by a red, black, and silver Ford Mustang race car in the foreground. Several brightly colored sports cars follow closely behind on the paved track, with grassy infield areas and safety barriers lining the course. “Go Bowling” signage is visible above the track in the distance under an overcast sky.
HAGERTY CARS & CAFFEINE CAR SHOW SATURDAY, JULY 18

Racing America will feature racers and cars from Trans Am (TA) and International GT (IGT), and the Hagerty Cars and Caffeine Car Show with Touring laps available on both Saturday and Sunday!

Don't miss this incredible weekend lineup of classic, vintage, collector, muscle, modern, and exotic vehicles on display. It’s the perfect spot for individual enthusiasts and car clubs alike to wander, snap photos, and talk shop.

Please note: While motorcycles are welcome to participate in the show and awards, they are not permitted on the track for touring laps.

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HAGERTY CARS & CAFFEINE CAR SHOW