During our IMSA and NASCAR race weekends, guests with state-issued handicap hangtags and license plates may park in the first row of the free daytime parking lots located just adjacent to the track. Paved handicap-accessible parking is available in Lot 4 on a first-come, first-served basis. For all other weekends, disability parking is available through the facility on a first-come, first-served basis.
During our NASCAR race weekend, all wheelchair seating is a space, and companion seating is bench-style. A maximum of three companion seats can be purchased with the wheelchair-seated customer. To purchase a reserved seat with up to three companions, please select "Reserved Seating" when buying tickets online, or call 1-866-461-RACE (7223).
During all events excluding NASCAR, grandstands are open to general admission ticket holders. All grandstands have wheelchair seating available and may be accessed throughout the entire event.
Accessible seating areas are solely for disabled persons and their companions. By purchasing an accessible seating ticket through Watkins Glen International, you acknowledge that the accessible seating is intended for use by an individual with a mobility or other disability who requires the features of accessible seating due to a disability and that individual's companions. Watkins Glen International reserves the right to investigate potential misuse of accessible seating and take all appropriate action, including, but not limited to, cancellation of your ticket order, against individuals who fraudulently obtain tickets for accessible seating. While tickets for accessible seating legitimately purchased for the use of an individual with a disability may be transferred to another individual under the same terms and conditions applicable to other tickets, in the event such ticket is transferred to a non-disabled individual, Watkins Glen International reserves the right to transfer that individual to other seating.
During IMSA and NASCAR race weekends, disability transportation carts (including wheelchair-accessible carts) will be available to transport guests with disabilities and one companion to the grandstands, the infield, or other destinations of choice. To request a disability transport cart, please wait until the cart is needed and then call 607-535-3427 or text 69050. Begin the body of the text with WGIFAN, a space, and your request with a location. Please note that disability carts will likely take longer to obtain following the end of the race due to high demand and heavy vehicular and foot traffic throughout the facility.
Watkins Glen International's address is 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, New York 14891.
If your vehicle becomes disabled while parked on-site, Watkins Glen International security will assist you in contacting help.
Please text us at 69050.
In the body of the message, type WGIFAN and then a space, followed by your name, location, and make of your vehicle so that the proper help can be dispatched.
Watkins Glen International is not responsible for any fees or charges that may occur in assisting you with your vehicle.
- A maximum of two (2) bags per person are allowed through admission gates.
- Backpacks, diaper bags, clutch bags, and fanny packs are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 18"x18"x14"
- One soft-sided cooler per person (maximum size of 14"x14"x14" - may contain ice)
- A combination of any of the above-mentioned items will be allowed with the exception of the soft-sided coolers which will be limited to one cooler per guest
- All bags permitted inside the facility are subject to a search by staff. Any prohibited items will be asked to be returned to the guests vehicle before entry.
All camping gates for NASCAR weekend open at 7:00 A.M. on the Wednesday of race week for the Campgrounds. Ticket sales will be available at selected gates and the ticket office.
- NASCAR
- Camping entry gates for NASCAR weekend will open at 7:00 AM on the Wednesday of the race week for all campgrounds.
- IMSA
- Camping gates for IMSA Championship weekend will open at 7:00 AM on the Thursday of race week for campgrounds.
- All persons entering the facility need a valid ticket or credential for admission.
- A search of vehicles, including car trunks, campers, and RVs, is a condition of entry to the facility. Please be prepared to accommodate the attendant upon arrival.
- Quiet hours apply for all camping areas from 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
- Generators are not permitted during the hours of 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. unless needed for medical purposes. Must require permit stickers.
- All generators must be properly ventilated and the exhaust positioned so as not to interfere with or cause harm to neighbor campers.
- Suburban Propane, an Official Partner of Watkins Glen International and NASCAR, will provide convenient on-site propane-filling services ensuring campers stay fueled throughout race weekends.
- Camping stickers are non-transferable. Anyone caught transferring stickers will be expelled without a refund.
- Vehicle stickers that have been removed for any reason will not be honored for re-admission. WGI is not responsible for lost or stolen stickers.
- Camper permits are per vehicle, not per site. Any vehicle staying on WGI property overnight in the camping area is considered a camper and must have a permit.
- Each site is limited to the following combinations (all of which must fit within the site boundaries):
- One (1) RV and one (1) tent
- One (1) pop-up trailer and one (1) tent
- Two (2) tents
- For the NASCAR event, reserved sites will be issued two (2) vehicle passes.
- For all other events, each site purchaser will be issued one (1) vehicle pass and one (1) tow vehicle pass.
- All campers must park with the nose or tail of the RV or trailer facing the track so as to block the least amount of viewing area.
- No campers or safety equipment may be within 15 feet of the spectator fence.
- Only non-metallic flagpoles are permitted (ie. fiberglass, PVC, vinyl). Steel, aluminum, or any other metal flagpoles are NOT permitted.
- The top of a flagpole may not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet from the ground surface.
- Flagpoles or other similar objects are NOT permitted within 20 feet of an overhead electrical line.
- Fire lanes must be kept clear.
- For the NASCAR event, infield vehicular access is limited to those with an infield reserved site only. Event staff will enforce this policy.
- Tunnels close to non-emergency traffic at 11:00 p.m. during all events.
- No vehicle (or attachment affixed to it) over 7 feet 10 inches (other than a recognized RV) will be admitted to the facility.
- WGI Reserves the right to refuse entry of any box truck, trailer, or unit for camper entry.
- Tents larger than 10x20 will not be permitted in Campgrounds without a permit fee and COI.
- School buses are allowed only if converted to an RV, in a professional manner with permanently installed cooking and sanitary facilities.
- No camping is permitted on the viewing berm or any other area not identified as a camping area.
- All campers are expected to place trash in receptacles or garbage bags.
- Furniture, BBQ grills, other large items, or trash may not be left on campsites.
If you have any questions prior to your arrival, please contact the ticket office at 866.461.RACE (7223).
If you are interested in job opportunities with Watkins Glen International, or with NASCAR, visit our "Work With Us" page, and keep an eye on www.careers.nascar.com for part-time and full-time employment opportunities.
Watkins Glen International offers catering services through Levy Restaurants for all corporate events, fundraising, parties, and other special occasions. Please send us an e-mail at [email protected] to make an inquiry.
See the "RACE Foundation and Donations" page.
To ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all guests at Watkins Glen International, the following code of conduct has been established. Each guest is responsible to:
- Show respect to all guests, track employees and their property
- While at The Glen, refrain from the following behaviors:
- Sitting in a reserved seat without the appropriate ticket
- Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal
- Possession inside the stadium of items not allowed for gate entry
- Intoxication or other signs of alcohol impairment that result in irresponsible behavior
- Foul, abusive, or obscene language, gestures, acts, signs, or clothing
- Throwing any objects onto the racing surface
- Failing to follow the instructions of Watkins Glen International personnel
- Verbal or physical harassment of other guests
- Fighting, taunting, or threatening remarks or gestures
- Displaying signage or flags that impede sightlines, broadcast or on-track competition, or contain inappropriate, prejudicial, or offensive language, or imagery
- Comply with all local, state, and federal laws while on the track property
- All persons entering the track are subject to reasonable search to protect the safety of the public and to ensure compliance with this Code of Conduct
- Items intended for sale or trade may not be brought onto track property, including the parking lots, without a written agreement with the track.
- The unauthorized resale of tickets in, on, or around the track property is not permitted under any circumstances. Persons caught selling tickets in violation may have their tickets and their right to future tickets at the track revoked. To avoid using counterfeit or stolen tickets, please purchase tickets through authorized ticket outlets only.
Track management reserves the right to amend these items and has the final determination of what is included in each. Guests are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests while at The Glen. Staff will promptly intervene to support an environment where guests and others can enjoy the event free from the above behavior. Guests who violate these provisions may be subject to ejection without refund, possible loss of ticket privileges for future events, and/or arrest.
We would love to hear from you! Your suggestions and input on your experience at The Glen are important to us. Please send mail to:
Watkins Glen International
PO Box 500
2790 County Route 16
Watkins Glen, New York 14891
Phone: 866.461.RACE (7223)
E-mail: [email protected]
If you have applied for and been approved to receive official event credentials through Watkins Glen International, you may pick them up at the track registration office located at the corner of Old Bronson Hill Road and County Route 16. Photo identification is required to pick up credentials and is to be displayed at all times with your credential. Credentials are non-transferable and may be picked up only by the person for whom they were requested.
Credentials issued by the sanctioning bodies (NASCAR, IMSA, SVRA, etc.) may be picked up at the front of the Registration Building, located at the corner of Old Bronson Hill Road and County Route 16, or in a trailer just behind the building or at the front of the building (Driver/Team Windows). The sanctioning body sets hours for registration. Please check with them to make proper arrangements for arriving at the track. Once registration is closed, WGI staff will have no way of contacting them to obtain your credentials. If registration is missed, access to the track will only be granted with the purchase of an event ticket. There are no refunds.
Daytime parking is available for all guests in daytime lots located outside of the admission gates. No overnight parking is allowed in these lots, and vehicles left in the fields after 8:00 PM are subject to tow at the owner’s expense.
The routes offered below should serve as a general guideline only and are not necessarily the best routes from your area. Please consult a more detailed map for specific directions from your area.
Northwest
I-90 East to Exit 42 (Geneva), Route 14 South to Watkins Glen
Northeast
I-90 West to Exit 43 (Seneca Falls), Route 414 South to Watkins Glen
East
I-86/Route 17 West - Exit 52 (Elmira Heights/Watkins Glen), Route 14 North to Watkins Glen
West
I-86/Route 17 East - Exit 42 (Coopers Plains), Left off Exit onto Meads Hill Road/County Route 16 to WGI
Southwest
Route 15 North to I-86/Route 17 East - Exit 46 (Corning/Watkins Glen), Route 414 North
Village of Watkins Glen to WGI
Watkins Glen International is located approximately three miles south outside of the Village of Watkins Glen. From Franklin Street (Route 14) in the Village, take Route 414 South (towards Corning) to the traffic light (3/4 mile) at the top of the hill and turn right (County Road 16). Go approximately 2.25 miles to the track (on the left).
To learn how to download and access your mobile tickets, visit our Ticket Delivery page.
The use of drones is strictly prohibited on the entire property of Watkins Glen International.
For safety purposes, all guests entering Watkins Glen International grandstands will be searched and have their belongings scanned. Watkins Glen International reserves the right to confiscate items that may cause danger or disruption to the event of other guests, or which are in breach of the prohibited items policy. Guests entering the grandstand areas may be subject to a metal-detector screening, visual inspection, and bag inspection conducted by security personnel. The purpose of the inspection is to detect prohibited items. To increase the efficiency of this important and necessary process, fans are encouraged to arrive early, travel light and minimize personal items, and be ready for inspection prior to reaching the screening by removing items such as cell phones, keys, cameras, etc.
If you require medical assistance, the Infield Care Center is open 24 hours and is located at the corner of Tompkins and Finger Lakes roads. If you cannot make it to the infield, please notify a security guard or sheriff's deputy and they will assist you. During NASCAR weekend, mobile medical teams will be roving the facility for your safety.
All admission tickets are required to be scanned upon exit for re-entry into the facility. All tickets must be scanned upon exiting any open gate. Failure to get a ticket scanned will void that ticket and require the purchase of a new ticket for re-entry. No exceptions will be made.
Check back prior to the event for specific event hours!
Golf Carts used on WGI property are only allowed for ADA purposes with an approved permit.
- Permitted golf carts must be driven by a licensed person 18 years of age or older.
- No one under the influence of alcohol may operate a golf cart. No consumption of alcohol is permitted in the cart.
- Physically impaired, disabled, or handicapped persons are permitted to bring a commercially manufactured, single-person electric convenience vehicle (ECV). Permits are available at Gates 1,2 and 6.
- Violations of these regulations will result in the golf cart being impounded for the remainder of the event weekend and possible expulsion of the operator from the property.
To ensure an enjoyable weekend for all fans, the following items are prohibited:
- Hard Sided Cooler
- Thermoses
- Live or excessively loud music
- Insulated cups of any size
- Umbrellas
- Wagons
- Strollers
- Backpacks, bags, or any other container larger than allowed size
- NO SMOKING in the grandstands
- Seat cushions with metal components
- No glass containers
- Infield parking is issued by Watkins Glen International staff and only available through purchase or provided event support and track staff.
- Overnight infield parking is prohibited and considered camping. Violators are subject to tow at the owner’s expense.
Please click here for information regarding NASCAR’s Weather Protection Program.
2.45-mile (3.94 km) road course, 7 turns with a variety of banking in turns, ranging from 6 to 10 degrees
3.4-mile Grand Prix course, 11 turns with a variety of banking in turns, ranging from 6 to 10 degrees
Length of Frontstretch: 2,150 feet
Length of Backstretch: 2,400 feet
Track Width: Varies, from 36 feet to 48 feet wide, averaging 38 feet wide
Elevation Change: 115 feet
Lost and found items may be taken to or claimed at the Operations Building, located at the corner of Seagraves and Finger Lakes roads in the infield. If you have been separated from or have lost someone in your group, please contact a track employee or uniformed law enforcement officer so efforts can be made to rejoin you with your party. Found items can also be viewed at www.TheGlenLostAndFound.com.
Please visit our media information page to apply for credentials.
Watkins Glen International and event-specific merchandise can be found at the following locations:
The Pyramid (WGI Infield)
The Pyramid is full of officially licensed Watkins Glen International merchandise. Outerwear, hats, gifts, programs, and more! Don't leave The Glen without picking up a souvenir to commemorate your visit. To confirm hours, please call 607-535-2338.
The Shop (downtown Watkins Glen)
Experience the excitement of Watkins Glen International at our official off-site apparel and merchandise store! Stop into the scenic village of Watkins Glen to browse a fantastic selection of gear and collectibles, including the finest apparel, books, toys, games, authentic NASCAR items, die-casts, and more for all ages. To confirm hours, please call 607-535-3396.
To learn how to download and access your mobile tickets, visit our Ticket Delivery page.
For NASCAR weekend, all motorcycles must be parked in the designated motorcycle parking areas located at the front of Parking Lot 3 near Gate 4A or at the front of Parking Lot 4. No motorcycles or golf carts that are not race-related will be permitted on the infield. Motorcycles with camping permits will be allowed to access camping areas but restrictions on usage will apply.
For performers interested in singing "The Star Spangled Banner" and/or "O' Canada" at a Watkins Glen International event, please send an acapella audio rendition of the performance as an e-mail video link or as an MP3 audio attachment, along with a short bio of credentials to [email protected].
The selling or sampling of merchandise, food, beverage, tickets, or any other items on the property without written authorization from Watkins Glen International Management is strictly prohibited.
During NASCAR weekend, overnight parking is available for a fee on Kuhl-Winner Way at the top of Gate 6 and in a designated area inside the Gate 1 camping area. No camping is permitted in this area. Sleeping in your car is considered camping. During all other weekends, overnight parking is available free of charge in the field next to Gate 2 entry.
Dogs are permitted ONLY in the camping areas and must be kept on a leash no longer than six (6) feet at all times unless it is a certified service dog.
Watkins Glen International official programs are a one-of-a-kind collector's item that features in-depth stories and facility information, in addition to event-specific driver profiles and race previews. Sold only at the track, guests can find this program at any on-site merchandise location during a race weekend.
Available for all events. Service includes pump-outs.
Contact: Reliable Onsite Services
Phone: 585-657-1010
To ensure an enjoyable weekend for all fans, the following items are prohibited:
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Weapons of any description
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Any firearm
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Knives not longer than 3 inches in length when closed or longer than 6 inches in length when open
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Utility tools (multi-purpose tools) with a knife blade longer than 3 inches
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Live or excessively loud music
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ATVs, dirt bikes, mopeds, motorcycles, skateboards, hoverboards, roller skates, and E-bikes
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Super soakers, swimming pools and waterslides
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Unregistered golf carts
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Circus tents or party tents over the size of 15 feet x 15 feet
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Awnings over 20 feet x 10 feet
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Box, rental, or lift trucks, cargo vehicles, or cargo trailers
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No obscene or indecent language and imagery, including Confederate Flags
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Fireworks
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Dry ice
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Laser pointers
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Noisemakers and air horns
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Aerosol cans (with the exception of sunscreen, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and bug spray)
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Tripods and monopods that are either solid or collapsible
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Illegal substances of any kind
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones
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Frisbees, balloons, beach balls, Water balloon launchers or any other projectile
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Obscene or indecent clothing
- A maximum of two bags per person are allowed through admission gates. Backpacks, diaper bags, clutch bags, and fanny packs are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 18”x18”x14”. Soft-sided coolers are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 14”x14”x14.
- A combination of any of the above-mentioned items will be allowed with the exception of the soft-sided coolers, which will be limited to one cooler per guest.
- Sunscreen, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and bug spray (aerosol, gel or liquid forms)
- Pre-packaged and sealed food and beverage items in a clear bag or soft-sided cooler, including alcoholic beverages (no glass containers) *unless prohibited by state law
- Ice
- Insulated cups –the maximum size of 64 oz
- Cameras, binoculars, scanners, and headsets that can be worn over the neck, belt, or carried in a clear bag
- iPads, tablets, and laptop computers
- Seat cushions without metal components
- Cigarettes and lighters
- Service animals
- Nationality flags attached to a pencil-sized wooden stick. Flags may not obstruct any other fan’s view of the event
WGI Registration Hours
Check back prior to the event for specific event hours!
There are public restrooms conveniently located throughout the facility. All restrooms are accessible to guests with disabilities
Watkins Glen International recognizes the importance of service dogs in assisting guests with visual and other impairments. Service dogs are welcome on the property but must remain leashed or harnessed at all times. Guests must bring their own waste disposal bags and clean up after their service dogs. Guests with service dogs may request wheelchair seating to better accommodate their companion's comfort and safety.
Showers are available for free and can be found at the corner of Wedgewood and Richardson Roads, camping section F on the infield, between camping sections G and H near Gate 6, and in the Family Camping near Gate 1 camping. During the Go Bowling at The Glen, additional shower locations can be found in Gate 1 and Gate 7 camping areas. See the map contained in this Facility Map.
WGI souvenirs are available at the Pyramid Souvenir Center located in the infield, as well as the Main Gate store on the Midway during the Go Bowling at The Glen weekend. There will also be a select number of driver merchandise haulers on-site that weekend. In addition, The Shop, the Official Retail Store of Watkins Glen International, is located at 300 North Franklin Street in the Village of Watkins Glen and carries a full line of WGI merchandise. Driver and team souvenirs are located along the Exhibitors Midway located on Wedgewood Road. Looking for something in particular? Give The Shop a call at 607-535-3396.
Text us at 69050.
In the body of the message, type WGIFAN and then a space, and then type your need or issue along with your location.
Message and data rates may apply. We look forward to your use of this crucial fan assistance tool and being able to more quickly respond to your needs during events at The Glen.
*Message frequency will vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to cancel.
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The Watkins Glen International ticket office is open from mid-May through mid-September. Located at the Corner of Bronson Hill Road and County Rt 16 in Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Hours vary by event but can be confirmed by calling 1-866-461-RACE.
Ticket Office Hours:
Event Week Ticket Office Hours
Monday - Sunday // 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Non-Event Ticket Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
** Ticket office at the track is closed for the season, will open back up April 2025.
Public tours of Watkins Glen International are not offered. However, if you are interested in driving on the racetrack in your own vehicle behind a WGI pace car, please visit our Drive The Glen page.
No track access is permitted before, during, or after racing events. Trespassing laws will be strictly enforced.
