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Watkins Glen International

2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY
607.535.2486
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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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Lehigh Valley, PA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The guys loved this. Passengers can stay in the car. Between laps 1 and 2 there is a stop for a photo opportunity at the start/finish line. My husband said he had the car up to 80 mph and he was happy with the results. I stayed in the infield and took pictures from there. If you like Nascar it's... More

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Upstate NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

We go every year to the races at the Glen!!! Just hope they find a sponsor for the race that is willing to use a shorter name!! Best parking lot is #4!

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Corning, New York, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

my husband works here love watching the races. the club races are pretty cool to.also the people who service the works are good to. the clean up crews do a great job when it comes to cleaning up.

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Canisteo, New York
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

I started going here in the 70's and it is a fantastic experience for anyone intereste in racing. We used to camp there and it is just a wonderful experience to go here and watch a race.

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Millerton, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

We usually cme here on opening weekend when the general public can drive around the track. This actually got me excited about NASCAR!

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Geneva, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

it's fun too. I recommend stopping out there even if your not into the races. There's stuff to do and people to see.

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Fairport, N.Y.
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125 reviews 125 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

This wonderful historic track has been a source of joy to me for nearing 60 years. I saw the races run in the streets of WG town, and rued the construction of this place, but have come to love it. I've seen many races, done parade laps, attended hot-lap sessions in other cars and my own. A pure joy experience... More

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Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Watkins Glen was an incredible experience . I went with my Grandson and he his still talking about this. The track and the people made this something we will never forget. NASCAR at its best

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Upstate, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We go to the Watkins Glen International for the Wine Festival. It is a GREAT time!

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Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

The rolling hills and views are wonderful. The facility itself is very nice, although I like VIR a little better, but you can't beat the views at this track. If you're a driver the elevation changes make it challenging, and if you're a watcher you can always enjoy the beauty of the area, especially between races.

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