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Whether you’ve been following IMSA for its 50 years, or it’s
your first race, this is the refresher you need to enjoy a weekend of
multi-class sportscar racing at Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. The exciting weekend
begins on Thursday, June 27 with the GT3 Cup and ends on Sunday, June 30 with the
WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, but don’t worry, there’s a lot of action in
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The first thing you’ll want to know about is the races
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one to explain what is happening on track to first time fans. Here’s a
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In the GT3 Cup, drivers range in skill from amateur to
professional and they drive Porsche 911s. This race isn’t long, so you’ll want
to stay close to your seat for the 45 minutes of excitement. The Lamborghini
Super Trofeo series is a 50 minute race and drivers are classified by “Pro”,
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The Tioga Downs Casino Resort 240 is separated into 2
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cars. The drivers are in teams of two for this race, each doing a few stints
for the four hour race. A stint could be 30 minutes to an hour. There are no
Prototypes in the Tioga Downs 240, so all of the cars are similar to what you
would see on the street. In this race, you’ll want to watch for Syracuse native
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For the WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, drivers race in
teams of two or three. One driver will start the race and be on the track for a
stint and then their teammate takes over. This pattern continues for the six
hours of the race. Similar to the Tioga Downs Casino Resort 240, there are
three classes within the WeatherTech Championship: Prototypes, GT Le Mans and
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Some of the Prototypes you will see on track are made by
Acura, Cadillac, Mazda and Nissan. These cars are fast, reaching a top speed of
200 mph and generating 600 horsepower. BMW, Corvette, Ford, Porsche and Ferrari
are some of the featured manufacturers for GT Le Mans with speeds of 180 mph
and 525 horsepower and the GT Daytona class features Lexus, Acura, Audi,
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The WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is split between
“Pro” and “Pro-Am”, similar to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series. To help
fans differentiate between the two, there is a color system for the cars. The
“Pro” series GT cars have red markings along the car and the “Pro-Am” series
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One team to keep an eye out for is the 2018 winner of Sahlen’s
Six Hours of The Glen, JDC-Miller Motorsports. This year they swapped out last
year’s #99 Red Dragon, for the #85 Banana Boat, so you’ll want to look for them
in yellow on race day. Other drivers to look for are Andy Lally and Joao Barbosa.
They are the winningest active drivers at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
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One of the best aspects about the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The
Glen is the length of the race. This gives you the opportunity to make your way
around the track and get different views of these high speed sportscars. Below
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A must for the weekend is visiting the open paddock for a
behind the scenes look of the cars and crews. You’ll also want to check out the
pre-race on Saturday and Sunday where there will be an open grid fan walk, a
great opportunity to get up close to the cars and drivers! When you are ready
for a mid-race break (six hours is a long time), head over to a concession
stand for $1 Sahlen’s hot dogs, because what better way to watch a race than
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There will be a lot happening at Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen, on and off track, that you won't want to miss. For the full weekend schedule click <a href="http://www.theglen.com/Events/Sahlens-Six-Hours-of-the-Glen.aspx">here</a>.<span id="goog_821492780"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_821492781"></span></div>
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Buy your tickets now for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
weekend, June 27th – June 30th. General admission tickets for the weekend
and Sunday are available for purchase at <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.theglen.com/">www.theglen.com</a></span> or by phone at
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Multiple Pirelli World Challenge championships
will be decided this weekend, Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, and what better place to
battle them out than at the home of North American road racing, Watkins Glen
International?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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GT SprintX champion Toni Vilander seeks the overall championship, although the
R. Ferri Motorsport driver trails Pfaff Motorsports’ Scott Hargrove by eight
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impressive one with double wins at St. Petersburg and consistent podium finishes
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GT points fight along with the K-PAX Racing pair of Rodrigo Baptista and former
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to Porsche’s 134 and Bentley’s 106, while Pfaff Motorsports tops the GT Sprint
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title with an 18-point margin over Yuki Harata, while the class title will
likely come down to the Squadra Corse Garage Italia and Dream Racing.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Pro-Am title with Alex Welch, but also leads the overall and Sprint championships
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The GMG Racing owner/driver, who won the 2017 GTA and GT
SprintX Pro-Am titles, holds a 38-point lead over Racers Edge Motorsports’
Harry Gottsacker in the overall title race and 21 points ahead of Lawson
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close with Audi leading at 97 followed by Chevrolet at 89, Ford at 88 and Panoz
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170 followed by Blackdog Speed Shop at 161, Team Panoz Racing at 158 and PF
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Touring Car races this weekend. Weekend and Sunday only tickets will be sold
along with camping at the facility’s Gate 2 entrance. For more information,
visit <a href="http://www.theglen.com/">www.TheGlen.com</a> or
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Mike Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12525996234735436352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357417665467111212.post-14219398665456881222018-08-02T13:24:00.000-07:002018-08-02T14:17:08.939-07:00Cup Drivers Highlight Great Outdoors RV Superstore 100 Lineup <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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RV Superstore 100, there are 25 total cars which include two very popular
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Jones, as well as Bubba Wallace will test out their skills at road course
racing on Friday, in preparation for Sunday’s big race. These two young guns
are entered into tomorrow’s race to gain more experience at Watkins Glen
International and to assure their teams that they are prepared for the
challenge. Jones did this prior to running at Sonoma in June, which he believed
made a big difference in the outcome of the race. Jones finished sixth in the
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Wallace ran full-time in the K&N Pro Series East from 2010 to 2013. Over
those three years, Bubba had six wins, 16 top fives, and 25 top tens. Bubba is
still working out the kinks of a rookie season this year driving the No. 43 for
Richard Petty Motorsports in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Running in
the K&N Pro Series East race tomorrow will take Bubba back to his roots,
and help him to feel more confident for when he straps in the car on Sunday,
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joining the field is Brett Moffitt and Noah Gragson. Moffitt and Gragson both
run full-time in the Camping World Truck Series with Moffitt running the No. 16
Toyota for Hattori Racing Enterprises and Gragson in the No. 18 Kyle Busch
Motorsports owned Toyota. Gragson is also a part-time driver in the NASCAR
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race winner Will Rodgers, a member of the 2018 NASCAR Next class is looking to
defend his title again this year. Fellow NASCAR Next member Ryan Vargas is a
member of the stacked driver lineup as well as the series point’s leader Tyler
Ankrum. These drivers will be putting it all on the line for their shot at
victory during tomorrow’s Great Outdoors RV Superstore 100 at The Glen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, Go Bowling joined the Watkins Glen International family as our title sponsor for the Monster Energy Cup Series race on Sunday, August 5th. Bowling, similar to racing, is all about friends, family, and fun! Enjoy the best of both worlds by stopping over to the Go Bowling fan experience display on the Midway! Go Bowling has set up a pair of bowling lanes for fans to enjoy. Fans will also have the opportunity to win bowling gear, free games and prizes, a chance to meet both PBA and NASCAR professionals, as well as a chance to win upgraded Pit Box seats!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Zippo display is where you can enjoy music by a live DJ, and participate in some awesome giveaways. Rock your Zippo swag this weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you love to camp, or even if you don’t, make sure to check out the Great Outdoors RV Superstore display on the Midway. You can tour different types of RV's, and check out the latest camping gear! Great Outdoors RV Superstore will satisfy all of your outdoor needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The McDonald’s Kids Zone, located next to The Pyramid, will feature fun games and awesome inflatables! On Saturday, August 4th, the McDonald Kids Zone will host a McDonald’s Movie Night featuring the film Coco. The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite movie time snacks. It's fun for the whole family!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday night, Watkins Glen International is proud to present on the Jack Daniel’s Summer Stage </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Small Town Shade </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>and the </i></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Preston James Band</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Small Town Shade</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a country rock group based out of Cortland, N.Y. They have opened up for many big name artists like Steve Moakler, Tyler Farr, Craig Campbell, and Old Dominion just to name a few. The </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Preston James Band </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from Nashville, Tennessee features 17 year old Preston James. In 2016, James secured a top 48 spot on Season 11 of NBC’s The Voice as a member of Blake Shelton’s team. The Preston James Band features many talented young musicians who set their focus on the country music genre. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Saturday night, located at the Gate 1 Concert area, local artist Devon Franks will be performing. Devon Franks has opened up for Dierks Bentley, Travis Tritt, Jon Pardi, and many more. Also happening that night at the Gate 7 Concert area is a bluegrass country band, the </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pete Franks Band. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Glen Dog is our most famous Watkins Glen International concession stand item. It is a Sahlen’s hot dog on a pretzel bun, covered in mac & cheese with crunchy Goldfish crackers sprinkled on top. Make sure to bring your appetite and swing by one of the Watkins Glen International concession stands this weekend! </span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-9d938aa1-fedd-f22d-cc80-32a1dc350b0e"><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series is full of variety when it comes to the cars you’ll see on the track. However, the world of sportscar racing can be quite challenging if you’re not up to speed on all the details. Below, we are going to discuss some of the “must know” aspects of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship so you won’t be left in the dark at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen race on </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sunday, July 1.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, what makes each class unique? For the Prototypes, it is simple. Their sleek body styles make them unlike any other car on the track; they are in a league of their own when it comes to looks </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">speed. Acura, Cadillac, Mazda, and Nissan are some of the dominant manufacturers. The Cadillac DPI-V.R., Ligier LMP2, and the Mazda RT24-P make up just some of this mighty fleet. Prototypes obtain a top speed of 200 mph while generating 600 horsepower. Make sure to keep your eyes on them during race weekend, they won’t disappoint. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Side Note</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: make sure you watch them come through the Esses, you can thank me later….</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Within the GTLM and GTD classes, there is more variety. GT Le Mans features BMW, Corvette, Ford, Porsche, and Ferrari. The Ford GT, Ferrari 488 GTE, and the Corvette C7.R are just some of the cars you will see battling it out on track. The cars within the GT Le Mans class are known for speeds of 180 mph with roughly 525 horsepower. The GT Daytona class is made up of Lexus, Acura, Audi, Mercedes, Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW. Featuring cars like the Audi R8 LMS GT3, Mercedes AMG-GT3, and the Lamborghini </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Huracán</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">GT3. GT Daytona follows closely behind the GTLM class, reaching speeds of 175 mph with 500 horsepower. These cars, along with the GTLM class, all look similar to a sports car you would see on the street. However, these cars are powerful and will leave you on the edge of your seat for the whole six hours! </span></span></div>
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New in 2018, Sahlen's and The Glen have teamed up to offer <b>$1 hot dogs</b> on Sunday, July 1st to celebrate Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen race day. Available at any of WGI's concession stands, fans are eligible to receive a regular hot dog for one dollar. <br />
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"Sahlen's is a tremendous partner of ours, and they have been for many years," said Watkins Glen International President Michael Printup. "The Dollar Dog opportunity seemed like a great way to celebrate that relationship, and reward our loyal fans throughout what is sure to be a very exciting day of racing at The Glen."<br />
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<b>Don't want to wait for June to get your fill of sportscar racing? </b><br />
For the third year in a row, the Sahlen's Sports Car Springfest will kick off the racing season at Watkins Glen International on April 21st and 22nd. For the weekend, sports cars of all types and speeds will be competing in the American Endurance Racing event. The entry list for this weekend sits at over 90 teams set to take the green flag, driving under the Sahlen's bridge just before the start/finish line at Watkins Glen International. Fans are invited to watch free of charge from the Argetsinger/Fans R First Grandstand by entering through Gate 2, just off of County Route 16.<br />
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Sahlen Packing Company was founded in 1869 in Buffalo, New York as a family business. Company founder Joseph Sahlen dedicated himself to one guiding principle: only the freshest and highest quality meat products would bear the proud Sahlen name. Today, in addiiton to be the name behind the Buffalo area's favorite hot dog and holiday hams - Sahlen's has grown from Western New York roots to offer "Old Fashioned" Smokehouse Ham and Turkey Breast in over 15 states. Still Sahlen family owned and operated, the company continues its dedication to the old-fashioned idea of providing customers with the finest products available.<br />
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Weekend and Sunday general admission tickets are on sale now for the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen, which includes nearly 24 hours of on-track action from four of America's premier sportscar racing series over four days at Watkins Glen International. For more information and to purchase yours, visit www.theglen.com or call 1-866-461-RACE today.Chris Bankerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16923844431943689602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357417665467111212.post-70400421816551790902018-02-19T12:04:00.002-08:002018-02-19T12:04:56.799-08:00Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen boasts packed, fan-centric schedule<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: left;">When the stars and the cars of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship roll into Watkins Glen International for the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen, June 28-July 1, they won't be alone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Along with the world’s premier sportscar series will come a
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">New for 2018, Saturday’s Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge
race has been doubled in length, from two to four hours, or 240 minutes, paving
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">When the engines go silent on Friday evening, all attention
will turn to the infield stage, where the annual Sahlen’s Hot Dog Eating
contest will take place, pitting fans against each other for competitive eating
glory at the historic road course. Sign-ups will commence at the stage prior to
the contest, with split adult and kids competitions.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Horseheads, New York-based <i>Guilty Pleasure Band</i> will open the Friday night concert at the
stage once the Sahlen’s hot dogs have been devoured, bringing their strong mix
of musical diversity and well-known covers to The Glen. <i>Small Town Shade</i>, a country quintet out of Cortland, New York will
close out the night’s entertainment with dueling lead vocals, driving guitars,
and an infectious rhythm section. The band has opened for the likes of Old
Dominion, Frankie Ballard, Tyler Farr, Granger Smith, Parmalee, and more, and
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a fireworks display scheduled for dusk, lighting up the skies over the twists
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The Glen WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race, but not before an opportunity
to get up-close and personal on the grid, with a pre-race fan walk open to all
ticketholders. More information on the weekend schedule, including additional
fan walk opportunities, and driver autograph sessions, is forthcoming.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">“There isn’t an event on The Glen’s annual schedule that is
more family-friendly than Sahlen’s Six Hours,” Watkins Glen International
President Michael Printup said. “From the accessibility of the drivers during
the autograph sessions, the ability to get right up to the cars on the fan
walk, and the overall atmosphere of the weekend, this has become a marquee
event on the calendars of both our fans and for fans of sportscar racing around
the world.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen headlines a weekend full
of sportscar racing action at Watkins Glen International, June 28-July 1, 2018.
For more information or to purchase tickets, fans can visit </span><a href="http://www.theglen.com/"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">www.theglen.com</span></b></a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> or call 1-866-461-RACE. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When one thinks of Watkins Glen International, hundreds of associated terms can come flooding to the mind. Legendary, fast, summer, destination, and party are just five of them, and it’s understandable if "glamping" didn’t find a place among them.<br />
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Last month, The Glen unveiled its newest addition to the best fan experience in motorsports with a new Glamping (or luxury camping) area set to debut during the Finger Lakes Wine Festival presented by Yancey’s Fancy and Go Bowling at The Glen event weekends. Simply put, Glamping is a way to experience traditional camping without having to “rough it”… that’s right, leave your tent poles at home.<br />
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Inside a comfortable 12’ x 14’ safari-style tent, glampers will find bed(s)/cots with linens, blankets, and pillows, side tables, chairs, lanterns, rug, and even a battery pack for charging electronics. Even better, a communal executive restroom will be placed in the area, only for use of glamping customers. The tents will be located together in a quiet wooded area behind the Riesbeck Grandstand, less than 200 feet away from the pedestrian bridge in Turn 11 – just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of other camping areas, but still in a location convenient to the track and other amenities.<br />
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“We are always looking for ways to enhance the fan experience,” said Watkins Glen International President Michael Printup. “When the opportunity came about to take a look at this Glamping area, and something new we could offer up to our fans, we jumped at it. It’s a great way to take in the natural beauty of this area in an open-air environment, along with some of the comforts that we’d all like to have while camping.”<br />
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Upon the roll-out of the new package in early January, top drivers and motorsports personalities were among those to praise, and purchase, Glamping at The Glen:<br />
-Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver <b>Brad Keselowski</b>, “Very cool. Nice work!” and retired driver/NBC Sports personality Dale Earnhardt Jr., “Every track needs this! Looks like a blast!” each offered up their approval on social media.<br />
-“I reserved mine today. This is a GENIUS idea!” said <b>Max Papis</b>, who frequently competes during Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race weekends at WGI, and serves as a steward to the Verizon IndyCar Series.<br />
-NASCAR Xfinity Series driver <b>Daniel Hemric</b> agreed, noting “This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time! Way to think outside the box.”<br />
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Glamping packages come as one queen bed, two twin beds, or four cots.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/FLWFGlamping" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">PURCHASE</span></b></a> Glamping packages for Finger Lakes Wine Festival pres. by Yancey's Fancy New York's Artisan Cheese<br />
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Are you experiencing withdrawal symptoms from the sights, smells, and sounds of America's premier road course facility this fall? Well, you're not alone. Check out our five signs that you might just be a Watkins Glen International fan below.</div>
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1. You like turning left AND right.</div>
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2. You prefer spending time in the country over the city <i>any </i>day of the week.</div>
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Chris Bankerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16923844431943689602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357417665467111212.post-7619115536833485612017-10-24T13:47:00.000-07:002017-10-24T13:47:05.764-07:005 Reasons to Renew Your Tickets in 2018If you were a Watkins Glen International ticketholder in 2017, we've got some great news for you.<br />
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We are approaching the renewal period for tickets, camping, and hospitality ahead of the 2018 season. Below, we outline the top five reasons to take advantage of this great opportunity to get a jump on your plans for next season!<br />
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1. Take advantage of the lowest prices of the season<br />
<i>Because who doesn't like discounts? Renewal customers get early access to the lowest price levels for 2018 admission, parking, and hospitality packages, saving up to $36 per ticket! Don't miss the chance to lock in next season's experiences before the holidays.</i><br />
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2. First dibs on relocating seats and campsites during the exclusive relocation/upgrade period for renewing customers<br />
<i>Interested another camping section in 2018? Want to see the race from a new grandstand next year? Take advantage of the opportunity to relocate your campsite or seats - renew your camping and tickets by December 18 and call 1.866.461.RACE (7223). The relocation period is from January 4-9 and is available only to account holders who have renewed for the 2018 season.</i><br />
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3. Be the first to know about new opportunities and any changes<br />
<i>You'll receive 2018 season information via mail, complete with the latest news and updates regarding next season's event slate at Watkins Glen International. Think of being a renewal customer like being in a <b>really </b>exclusive club.</i><br />
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4. Purchase additional tickets and camping before the general public<br />
<i>Tickets and camping aren't available to the general public until January 10th, and renewal customers are able to purchase additional event tickets and camping before this date. Grow your group by bringing family, friends, etc. this season!</i><br />
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<i>We offer a pair of payment plans to renewal customers, including a four-part plan that requires only 25% down at time of purchase, and a 50/50 payment plan, which splits your balance payments in two. Beginning October 30, call 866-461-RACE to pick your plan or select a plan online.</i><br />
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For more information on the 2018 season ticket renewal process, visit our website, or call 1-866-461-RACE and a member of our team will be happy to assist you!<br />
<br />Chris Bankerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16923844431943689602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357417665467111212.post-77633247453013473872017-07-28T12:36:00.001-07:002017-07-28T13:02:12.471-07:00Meet one of New York State's biggest Race Fans<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Meet <b>Aaron Fisher</b>, a 20 year old NASCAR superfan from Oneonta, New York. You may recognize him from last year's Six Hours of The Glen, where he was spotted in the crowd by Joe Sahlen and chosen to hand out trophies in Gatorade Victory Lane to some of his favorite drivers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We sat down with Aaron to talk about his favorite racing memories and what keeps him coming back to The Glen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A: I have had a love for cars since I was born. I used to stare at cars rolling up and down our street when I was as young as two years old. It's the only thing I've ever known. When I was 6 (in 2003) my uncle introduced me to NASCAR and I've loved it ever since. Since then I have grown to love any kind or racing. If it races, I'll watch it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A: At this point, I've been to 34 Cup races, 12 Xfinity series races, 6 Truck series races, 4 K&N Pro Series East, and 2 Modified Tour. That makes... 58 total!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A: I'm a big fan of Jimmie Johnson, Michael McDowell, Ryan Reed, Ray Black Jr, and Noah Gragson. I got the chance to meet Jimmie Johnson last year at the NASCAR race. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A: Last year during Six Hours my friends and I went to Gatorade Victory Lane with about 15 minutes left in the race to make sure we had a good spot. I was wearing my Sahlen's crew shirt like I do every year, ever since I bought it at my first Six Hours in 2013. When we were standing in Victory Lane, Joe Sahlen yelled out to me to come over to him. He asked me if I wanted to help him and his son hand out the winning glass trophies to all the class winners and podium finishers (the coolest trophies ever, by the way). I, of course, said yes! It was one of the best times of my life but also a little stressful, because I didn't want to drop any of the trophies. It was really cool to get to shake the hands of drivers who I've watched race in IMSA for years. I hope I get to do it again someday! That's me, all the way on the right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been coming to The Glen since 2011, and every year my friends Elijah, Josef, and I camp every year on Seneca Lake for the cup weekend. It's a tradition now. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkTKKfRl_dxXeQBhVbY0YyUC22szPKTOlHGdFS1Y895OHWhPOKS7_qWiUisxN50dfxISxnaClbKjKrtFMw6iQP_UdDlgXhGeA6_G1hSRYzjq-LmQt6VANAJzCus-7AWOOuo5kXT3aMAuzK/s1600/aaron1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="750" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkTKKfRl_dxXeQBhVbY0YyUC22szPKTOlHGdFS1Y895OHWhPOKS7_qWiUisxN50dfxISxnaClbKjKrtFMw6iQP_UdDlgXhGeA6_G1hSRYzjq-LmQt6VANAJzCus-7AWOOuo5kXT3aMAuzK/s320/aaron1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>NASCAR Weekend:</b> One of my favorite memories happened last year during NASCAR weekend. My friends and I were walking through the K&N garage before that evening's K&N Pro Series East race. As we were walking through the garage we saw JA Junior, a K&N driver who is an acquaintance of ours. We went over to him and talked for a few minutes, while some of the cars began to move to the grid. JA had an accident in turn 11 during qualifying earlier, so he never got a time recorded, and they didn't have a backup. So here sits his banged up racecar, going to the back of the field. His guys start to push the car, and needed some extra help. They yelled over to us, "You guys wanna help us push the car to the grid?" We of course were thrilled and agreed to help JA and his crew. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After pushing this 3400 lb car uphill for quite a distance, we finally got it to pit road. We all just stood there, out of breath and laughing. It was really cool to be part of the crew, even if it was for just a moment. Unfortunately for JA Junior, he had to park the car as soon as the green waved because they didn't want to risk totaling the car. I know that afterwards JA was bummed, but I was glad we could've at least helped him a little bit. Racing is, after all, just one big family.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When it finally got to our turn to drive around, it was one of the best moments of my life. I was driving my own 2005 Chevy Equinox on a REAL racetrack! This was right after the repave, so the track was incredibly smooth. No bumps, only banking where it was intended. One thing I didn't realize until I drove the track myself was the magnitude of the elevation changes throughout the whole track. We got three awesome laps around WGI and loved every minute of it. Now it's become another yearly tradition for us at The Glen. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A: Just like any kid I played with hot wheels and race cars. I had my little track setups and street maps, you know, the good stuff. We moved when I was 8, in 2005, and my mom was already friends with our new next door neighbors. They were car guys, and when he saw how much I played with cars he brought over a bunch of boxed, collectible classic cars. That's when I started collecting. Ever since then, I kept buying more and more. When I reached a certain age I realized I needed to stop playing with them, so I started collecting them. Along with the cars came shirts, hats, autographed driver cards, posters, banners - anything else you can think of. My focus now is collecting diecast. Maybe one day I'll open my own museum!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A: Where the track is located, right by Seneca Lake - in the mountains, it's beautiful. But I also love the esses through the bus stop. It's awesome. I can't wait to be back next week for The I LOVE NEW YORK 355 weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you want to see more of Aaron's photography or hear more of his racing stories, you can follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat at @racer48racer. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
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<span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The I LOVE NEW YORK 355 at The Glen is August 3-6, 2017. Don't have tickets? <b>Get them by visiting this <u><a href="http://www.theglen.com/Tickets-Events/Events/2017/I-Love-New-York-355-at-The-Glen.aspx" target="_blank">link</a></u></b>. Voted BEST NASCAR TRACK by readers of <i>USA Today</i>, NASCAR weekend at The Glen is sure to be one of the most exciting of the season. A special thanks to Aaron for sitting down with us - and handing out trophies on such short notice!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Watkins Glen International would like to thank you, the fans, for making this possible for the second year in a row. We couldn't have done it without you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The rapidly-approaching I LOVE NEW YORK 355 at The Glen on August 3-6 is sure to be an action-packed weekend, featuring the K&N Pro Series East, Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series races. Last season, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin both took home wins at The Glen. Who will end up in Gatorade Victory Lane this year?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are just a few reasons the Finger Lakes Wine Festival is the best in North America.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Finger Lakes Wine festival is a wine-lover's paradise. Spend the weekend in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region with the best regional wines New York has to offer. Whether you enjoy white, red, or rose - there's more than enough to sample while wandering through the various tents around the track. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">While we're still on the topic of food, we can't forget the cheese. After all, the weekend is sponsored by Yancey's Fancy New York's Artisan Cheese. There are stands located around the festival to sample their amazing variety of cheeses, so make sure to pick up some before leaving for the day.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you're already at WGI for the weekend, take a fast lap or two around the historic circuit. Grab a few friends and enjoy the ride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Throughout the weekend, there's never a dull moment. There are concerts, performances, and live entertainment on multiple stages during the day and at nighttime. Enjoy local & international talent while sampling food and wine or shopping at the vendors' stands. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">At 7pm on Saturday night, WGI is the place to be. Year after year, the foam party proves to be one the highlights of the festival. For just $5, you can enjoy music from DJ Samborn and dance the night away. Just be prepared to be covered in foam by the end!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">These are just a few reasons why the annual Finger Lakes Wine Festival was voted the best in America by readers of <i>USA Today</i>. Whether it's wine, food, or foam, the Finger Lakes Wine Festival presented by Yancey's Fancy Artisan Cheese has a lot to offer. <b>Want tickets? Visit <a href="http://www.flwinefest.com/">www.flwinefest.com</a> for tickets and more information. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Whether it's your first or fifth time, the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen is one of the most exciting events of the season at Watkins Glen International. Here are 10 things you should know to get the most out of your race weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#1: <u>Always carry a Sharpie.</u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since the paddock is open to fans for the whole weekend, you never know who you might run into. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Be sure to carry a sharpie or pen with you at all times just in case you spot your favorite driver. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Maybe you'll even get to catch some of Jordan Taylor's off-track antics.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">IMSA brings some of the coolest cars in motorsports to The Glen. With this awesome power comes noise, however. Make sure you have earplugs or some sort of ear protection when you're getting up close and personal with the cars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At WGI, don't leave the track without having a legendary Glend</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">og. It even has its own</span><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b><a href="http://twitter.com/theglendog" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Twitter account!</span></a></b><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's also an annual Sahlen's hot dog eating contest at the Jack Daniel's Summer Stage. When in Rome...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whether you're camping at The Glen or just visiting for the day, make sure you pack a lot of sunscreen. The grandstands can get especially sunny, so sunscreen and a hat is a must. This guy has the right idea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who isn't a fan of free stuff? Walking down the Midway could land you with things like lanyards or stickers. Eat, drink, or see how well you'd do as a member of the pit crew. And be sure to come to the Tweet-Up in Gatorade Victory Lane to test your racing knowledge -- you might walk away with some serious WGI swag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Glen is one of the most scenic places in racing. Take in the beautiful view of Seneca Lake before the race, then head to the Esses or the Boot to catch the action. After all, you do have six whole hours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The best way to enjoy a race weekend is with your friends. Get together with other race fans and set up a viewing spot somewhere on track. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Know someone under the age of 12? Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen weekend is free for them. Get 'em started young! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before the Continental 120 and the Six Hours of The Glen, make sure you catch some action on track during the Lamborghini Super Trofeo race and the Porsche GT3 Cup. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you don't know much about these series,</span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="https://squadracorse.lamborghini.com/super-trofeo/north-america" target="_blank">this</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://porschegt3cupusa.imsa.com/" target="_blank">this</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> might help. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>#9: <u>Check out the Continental Tire 120.</u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last year, the Continental Tire SportsCar race was action-packed, complete with side-by-side racing through the esses (which is crazy, by the way), some off-track adventures and last-lap battles for the lead. The Minis proved that while they are small, they are powerful. Who will get to the podium this year?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#10: <u>Enjoy Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen.</u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's nothing quite like waking up on race day.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Unlike a lot of races, this one lasts all day, so fans get the chance to watch the race from many different vantage points.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Boot, the Esses and the Inner Loop are all great places to watch from. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pre-race festivities begin at 9:00am with a fan walk on track, with the green flag dropping at 10:10am. Who will make it to Gatorade Victory Lane this year?</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Watkins Glen International has once again been nominated for <b>Best NASCAR Track</b> by USA TODAY.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Help WGI hold their two-year streak by voting for Best NASCAR Track <b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-nascar-track-2017/" target="_blank">HERE</a>! </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can vote once per day for the run of the contest, which goes until July 17th, 2017. Get voting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once you're finished, why not pick up some tickets for <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b><a href="http://www.theglen.com/Tickets-Events/Events/2017/NASCAR-at-The-Glen.aspx" target="_blank">NASCAR at The Glen</a></b>?</span></span><br />
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