Author: Michael Argetsinger
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738598453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
In 1948, Watkins Glen became the site of the first postwar road race in America on a 6.6-mile course through the village and surrounding highways; the present-day road course was built in 1956 and held its first race the same year. The circuit presented its first professional race in 1957 when NASCAR made its first appearance. NASCAR returned to the Glen in 1964 and 1965 and found a permanent spot on the Watkins Glen calendar beginning in 1986. Today, the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in August ranks as the largest spectator event in the state of New York. In addition to NASCAR and Formula One, Watkins Glen race fans have enjoyed America's greatest race series, including Indy car, Can-Am, Trans-Am, six-hour endurance for prototypes, and amateur sports car racing.
Watkins Glen International
Author: Michael Argetsinger
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738598453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
In 1948, Watkins Glen became the site of the first postwar road race in America on a 6.6-mile course through the village and surrounding highways; the present-day road course was built in 1956 and held its first race the same year. The circuit presented its first professional race in 1957 when NASCAR made its first appearance. NASCAR returned to the Glen in 1964 and 1965 and found a permanent spot on the Watkins Glen calendar beginning in 1986. Today, the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in August ranks as the largest spectator event in the state of New York. In addition to NASCAR and Formula One, Watkins Glen race fans have enjoyed America's greatest race series, including Indy car, Can-Am, Trans-Am, six-hour endurance for prototypes, and amateur sports car racing.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738598453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
In 1948, Watkins Glen became the site of the first postwar road race in America on a 6.6-mile course through the village and surrounding highways; the present-day road course was built in 1956 and held its first race the same year. The circuit presented its first professional race in 1957 when NASCAR made its first appearance. NASCAR returned to the Glen in 1964 and 1965 and found a permanent spot on the Watkins Glen calendar beginning in 1986. Today, the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in August ranks as the largest spectator event in the state of New York. In addition to NASCAR and Formula One, Watkins Glen race fans have enjoyed America's greatest race series, including Indy car, Can-Am, Trans-Am, six-hour endurance for prototypes, and amateur sports car racing.
Watkins Glen Racing
Author: Kirk W. House
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738556666
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The war was won, the Depression was over, and Americans were back on the road. From all across the nation, sports car drivers converged on Watkins Glen to race through the gorges, hills, and village streets of western New York. Over the years, the course has evolved from its humble beginnings on streets lined with hay bales to the modern closed track that plays host to NASCAR today. Through vintage photographs, primarily from the International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen Racing chronicles the history of the track with early drivers, like Cameron Argetsinger, Phil Walters, and Dave Garroway, vintage cars, hairpin turns, and death-defying races.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738556666
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The war was won, the Depression was over, and Americans were back on the road. From all across the nation, sports car drivers converged on Watkins Glen to race through the gorges, hills, and village streets of western New York. Over the years, the course has evolved from its humble beginnings on streets lined with hay bales to the modern closed track that plays host to NASCAR today. Through vintage photographs, primarily from the International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen Racing chronicles the history of the track with early drivers, like Cameron Argetsinger, Phil Walters, and Dave Garroway, vintage cars, hairpin turns, and death-defying races.
Watkins Glen
Author: Philippe Defechereux
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781854432513
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Includes Index -- Media Room Dvd 86 : Watkins Glen : The Street Years : 1948--1952.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781854432513
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Includes Index -- Media Room Dvd 86 : Watkins Glen : The Street Years : 1948--1952.
Watkins Glen Racing
Author: Kirk W. House
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439636060
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The war was won, the Depression was over, and Americans were back on the road. From all across the nation, sports car drivers converged on Watkins Glen to race through the gorges, hills, and village streets of western New York. Over the years, the course has evolved from its humble beginnings on streets lined with hay bales to the modern closed track that plays host to NASCAR today. Through vintage photographs, primarily from the International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen Racing chronicles the history of the track with early drivers, like Cameron Argetsinger, Phil Walters, and Dave Garroway, vintage cars, hairpin turns, and death-defying races.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439636060
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The war was won, the Depression was over, and Americans were back on the road. From all across the nation, sports car drivers converged on Watkins Glen to race through the gorges, hills, and village streets of western New York. Over the years, the course has evolved from its humble beginnings on streets lined with hay bales to the modern closed track that plays host to NASCAR today. Through vintage photographs, primarily from the International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen Racing chronicles the history of the track with early drivers, like Cameron Argetsinger, Phil Walters, and Dave Garroway, vintage cars, hairpin turns, and death-defying races.
Road Racing at Watkins Glen
Author: Henry Valent
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Grand Prix at the Glen
Author: Robert B. Jackson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
The Watkins Glen Museum for Motor Racing
Author: Louis C. Y. Chu
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages :
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A Camera Close-up of International Racing
Author: Alix LaFontant
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Watkins Glen Motor Racing Research Library
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Watkins Glen from Griswold to Gordon
Author: J. J. O'Malley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description