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Watkins Glen International

2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY
607.535.2486
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Ranked #6 of 13 attractions in Watkins Glen
Type: Race Car Tracks
Activities: Driving
Owner description: Watkins Glen International is home to GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series as well as the U.S. Vintage... more » Owner description: Watkins Glen International is home to GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series as well as the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix and the Finger Lakes Wine Festival. « less
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Latham, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The sleepy little town of Watkins Glen is the birthplace of American road racing. You must visit if you are a road racing fan. Don't bother with the crowds of the NASCAR weekend. Come for an SCCA regional or national race. No big crowds to deal with and you get free grandstand admission. Come watch great amature racing. You won't... More

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Los Suenos, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Well I finally made the trip to "The Glen" to run the track. Boy it was worth every second even the RV breaking down and the nightmare that ensued getting my cars there. But The Glen and the weather didn't disappoint. I also had the pleasure of staying at the Harbor Hotel at the edge of Seneca Lake, what a... More

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Corning, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

During NASCAR it is as busy as any popular track, however it is beginning to price us out of being spectators. It was too bad to see that there was no corperate sponser for this year's race, I hope it does not mean higher ticket prices again.

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

Whether you're a fan or a driver, this should be on your bucket list. I'm lucky to live nearby so have been coming to WGI since 1964. I have since become an SCCA competitor there and to reflect upon The Glen's history is something in itself.

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Farmington Hills, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Driving on the actual NASCAR track is awesome. Been there 2 years in row. Top notch professionals both years. My college class took 1st place in the All-Electric class!!

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East Syracuse, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

I have seen every type of road racing possible, NASCAR to Grand Prix. Plenty of camping site reservation should be made at least three months in advance. Medical facilties. Several rest rooms. Portable showers. At certain times, a fan is able to walk the entire course. I recommend the short coursde. Depending on which week-end, there is free band music.... More

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Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

What a deal! For $25.00 you can take three laps on the road course with your own vehicle. You are following the pace truck at a really good clip. Hang back and put some more into it. You stop after two laps to take pictures, meet the drivers of the other cars. Final lap...........get you seat belt on! Take that... More

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Fitchburg, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

I was lucky enough to hit the track for two days via the Phoenix CMR club. My car was a brand new unmodified Challenger and I was able to put it through its paces and see what it was really capable of. The span of cars on the track included a race only Corvette and Panoz, all the way to... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

Thunder road tour is a great experience! $25 (a coupon form KOA where we stayed made it only $15) allows 3 laps with as many people in the car as seat belts. You follow a pace car around the track with a group of other people. No passing is allowed but you are definitely able to go faster at times... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012 via mobile

We drove our car on the racetrack. When there's no races a staff drives his vehicle around the track and you follow in your car. You go around a couple times and its exciting and resonably price. And they don't go slow.

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