RULES
All rules must be followed to ensure everyone's safety:
- Everyone in the vehicle must sign a waiver
- Seatbelts must be worn at all times
- Please keep your hands and mobile devices inside the vehicle
- Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you
- Maintain the speed as set by the pace car
- DO NOT pass another vehicle, especially not the pace car
- All participants are required to remain in their personal vehicles.
- The vehicle MUST be street-legal. Motorcycles, rental cars, ATVs, golf carts, and/or large-capacity vehicles (15-passenger vans & buses) will not be permitted to drive on the track.
- Drivers must be 18 years or older and a valid driver’s license & insurance are required upon arrival.
- Minors in vehicles must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
- All occupants must remain inside the vehicle at all times, with seatbelts on. Passengers are not permitted in truck beds.
*If you have any questions, please ask our security team at Gate 2 before staging. Any individual(s) that do not follow these rules will be escorted off the property.
ARRIVAL GUIDELINES
- Watkins Glen International is located at 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen NY, 14891
- When arriving, use Gate 2 directly off of County Route 16 to enter the facility
- Due to unforeseen circumstances and track activity, we suggest you plan ahead by calling our security staff to confirm Drive the Glen is scheduled.
- For a 12 PM session, please call by 11 AM. For a 5 PM session, please call by 4 PM.
- Gate 2 Security is available by phone between the hours of 8 AM - 5 PM at 607-535-3367
- Please call 1-866-461-RACE outside of those hours.
- Security will provide directions to the staging area on Canandaigua Road.
- If you are the first car to arrive, please park next to the sign indicating the start of staging. The next arriving cars are to follow.
*Once on track, all drivers must have a valid driver's license, and your vehicle must be currently registered and insured. For your safety, this experience will consist of three consecutive laps without stopping at the start/finish line. All drivers and passengers must stay inside the vehicle at all times. Must be 18 years or older to drive.
FAQS
- What is Drive the Glen?
- Drive the Glen is an experience that allows visitors to drive their personal vehicles around the twists and turns of the historical 3.45-mile Watkins Glen International Raceway.
- What is included in the experience?
- Drive the Glen takes visitors for three laps of the raceway behind one of our official pace vehicles, a stop for photo opportunities at the start/finish line and concludes with a chance to visit “The Pyramid” retail shop to purchase official Watkins Glen International apparel and souvenirs.
- Do I need a reservation for the session that I would like to attend?
- No. Fans are encouraged to BOOK ONLINE and check availability. However, credit cards will only be accepted at Gate 2 upon arrival.
- Groups of 25 or more must reserve in advance by emailing [email protected]
- When does Drive the Glen start?
- Drive the Glen is offered each day from Mid-April until the end of October at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
- Drive the Glen is subject to certain black-out dates and times – please consult the unavailable dates and times.
- What time should I arrive?
- We encourage visitors to arrive 30-45 minutes prior to each session to assure time to purchase tickets, sign waivers, and relax before the excitement begins.
- Do I need a helmet or safety equipment?
- Helmets are not required but everyone in the vehicle must have their own safety belt and be buckled in during the experience.
- How fast will I go while driving on the track?
- This is a “paced” tour of the raceway and is meant to give visitors the opportunity to experience the raceway at safe speeds.
- There is NO passing allowed.
- Can my child drive if they have a permit?
- No, Drivers must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
- How much does it cost?
- Drive the Glen can be experienced for $40 per vehicle. This includes everyone present in the vehicle, provided they can be safely buckled in.
- How many tickets do I need to purchase?
- One ticket per car is necessary and will result in three laps around the track at one of the scheduled times.
- If I purchase two tickets, can I take six laps around the track consecutively?
- No, our Drive the Glen times of 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM only allow for three laps at a time. If a customer purchases two tickets, we encourage them to come back at another time to complete the additional laps.
