Watkins Glen International names Elmira native as new track president

Watkins Glen International names Elmira native as new track president

Watkins Glen International, the fabled road course in the Finger Lakes, is set to enter a new era with the appointment of new track president, Dawn Burlew starting on January 3rd, 2024.

December 8th, 6:39 PM EST by Connor Freidhoff
NASCAR to race at WGI in September 2024, Go Bowling at the Glen race weekend will serve as playoff track

NASCAR to race at WGI in September 2024, Go Bowling at the Glen race weekend will serve as playoff track

NASCAR released its 2024 season schedule on Wednesday, and Watkins Glen International will be a part of the playoffs for the first time.

October 4th, 7:13 PM EDT by Ryan Campbell
Watkins Glen International, Go Bowling Announce Multi-Year Extension of Partnership

Watkins Glen International, Go Bowling Announce Multi-Year Extension of Partnership

WATKINS GLEN, NY (WENY) -- Watkins Glen International announced a multi-year extension of its partnership with Go Bowling, ahead of Sunday's Go Bowling at the Glen NASCAR Cup Series race. Go Bowling first came on as sponsor of the Go Bowling at the Glen i

August 20th, 12:37 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Celebrating 75 years of NASCAR History

Celebrating 75 years of NASCAR History

NASCAR is celebrating it's 75th anniversary this year.  With 75 years of races comes a rich history that all started in Daytona Beach in 1948.

August 19th, 10:11 PM EDT by Morrissey Walsh
Returning campers gear up for race weekend

Returning campers gear up for race weekend

It is the third day of fun for people camping out at Watkins Glen International. Returning campers filled the grounds to prepare for the race weekend.

August 18th, 10:19 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
'Protect Your Melon' returns to Watkins Glen ahead of race weekend

'Protect Your Melon' returns to Watkins Glen ahead of race weekend

Throughout the week, thousands have descended upon Watkins Glen International and the Finger Lakes region. NASCAR fans had the chance to meet Ross Chastain as he promoted the Protect Your Melon campaign.

August 17th, 7:08 PM EDT by Connor Freidhoff
NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones excited to return to Watkins Glen International

NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones excited to return to Watkins Glen International

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) - With NASCAR returning to Watkins Glen International in just three weeks, drivers are beginning to rev their engines in anticipation of the big weekend of racing. Out of all of the drivers taking the start line in August, Erik J

August 14th, 7:00 PM EDT by Ryan Campbell
Corning Museum of Glass hosts NASCAR showcase with WGI

Corning Museum of Glass hosts NASCAR showcase with WGI

Corning, N.Y. (WENY) - With Go Bowling at the Glen coming up in just a short few weeks, Corning Museum of Glass showcased their famous Watkins Glen International NASCAR glass trophy. Racing fans of all ages came to the Glass Museum Wednesday afternoon to

August 14th, 6:59 PM EDT by Karina Norman