The LP Building Solutions 120 will take place Saturday of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen IMSA race weekend.
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (April 1, 2025) – LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, joins the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen IMSA race weekend as entitlement partner for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, the historic New York track announced today.
The LP Building Solutions 120 will take place on Saturday, June 21, just one day before the cutting-edge machines of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship take part in the famed six-hour race at Watkins Glen against the scenic backdrop of Seneca Lake.
“We always love adding new folks to the Watkins Glen family and having LP Building Solutions join us for one of our most anticipated events of the year, just makes it that much better,” said Dawn Burlew, President of Watkins Glen International. “The Michelin Pilot Challenge really elevates the Saturday experience for fans and having a new partner who’s just down the road from us in Bath, New York, really solidifies that sense of community and excitement this weekend of racing brings.”
The new partnership between the New York road course and the LP New York facility in Bath, New York continues to show both LP’s and Watkins Glen International’s commitment to the communities both organizations call home.
LP Building Solutions is a leader in high-performance building solutions and manufactures engineered wood products that meet market demands. LP® Structural Solutions’ products and the LP® SmartSide® portfolio can be used separately or together to provide durability and resiliency on your home.
For over 20 years, LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding has provided customers with the beauty of traditional wood with the advanced durability of engineered wood. To complement the SmartSide portfolio, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, a prefinished siding, is produced at several locations, including LP New York. LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding is available in 16 versatile colors and recently launched a new six-color Naturals Collection™ at the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show.
Backed by decades of innovation, LP® Structural Solutions’ products Defend Your Build® with high-performance panels and strong framing, protecting against hail, water, fire, and heat. The latest innovation, LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing is made with Owens Corning® FOAMULAR® NGX™ XPS foam for continuous insulation and dual-layer protection.
“We’re excited to join forces with Watkins Glen International and bring our purpose of Building a Better World™ to the racetrack,” said Mitch Kingston, Sr. Director of Field & Channel Sales. “Our facility in Bath, New York, and this partnership demonstrates our commitment to the state of New York and the entire Northeastern United States. As a leader in high-performance building solutions, LP engineers products that make a difference through innovative building solutions leading the industry in beauty and durability.”
The LP Building Solutions is just one race of many during multiple days full of action at the IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen race weekend.
The excitement kicks off on Friday, June 20, with the Porsche Carrera Cup and Lamborghini Super Trofeo. Then, on Saturday, the Porsche Carrera Cup continues followed by the LP Building Solutions 120 Michelin Pilot Challenge.
The weekend comes to a head in Sunday’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen, where drivers will battle it out around the 3.377-mile-long road course for six hours of action-packed racing.
For more information on the LP Building Solutions 120 or to purchase tickets for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen race weekend, please visit www.theglen.com.
About LP Building Solutions
As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. LP’s extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP® Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 22 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
About Watkins Glen International
Located within five hours and 300 miles of 25 percent of the U.S. population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, four-times voted “Best NASCAR Track” by readers of USA Today. Keep up with The Glen on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For tickets, camping, and additional information, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit www.TheGlen.com and get all of the latest information by downloading the NASCAR tracks app at NASCAR TRACKS APP | WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
2025 Watkins Glen International Schedule
April 4-5 – Opening Weekend
June 12-14 – Historic Sportscar Racing
June 19-22 – IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
June 27-29 – SCCA Majors Super Tour
July 11-13 – Trans AM Speed Tour
July 18-20 -F.L.X. Summer Fest at The Glen
July 23-27 – Ferrari Challenge North America
August 8-10 – NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen
September 4-7 – Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix
