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Geoff Bodine Inducted Into Legends of The Glen

Geoff Bodine Inducted Into Legends of The Glen

Geoff Bodine  Photo - Drew Hallowell/Getty Images
Geoff Bodine
Photo – Drew Hallowell/Getty Images

Prolific racer joins elite group at WGI

Popular race car driver Geoff Bodine was inducted into Legends of The Glen on Fridayafternoon.  Bodine, a native of Chemung, NY, raced at Watkins Glen International from 1986 through 2000 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The third-generation driver’s accomplishments at Watkins Glen International include three Top-5s and his eventual final win in the series, which came in 1996.

Bodine also competed at Watkins Glen International in NASCAR’s Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series, as well as the IROC Series, among other touring series during a career that spanned more than four decades.   Continue reading

NASCAR Nationwide Series Autograph Session Among Features of Cheez-It™ 355 at The Glen Weekend

NASCAR Nationwide Series Autograph Session Among Features of Cheez-It™ 355 at The Glen Weekend 

CheezIt355atTheGlenTrevor Bayne, Austin Dillon, Travis Pastrana and Nelson Piquet Jr. among those scheduled to participate in free fan autograph session Friday

Watkins Glen International provides NASCAR fans another way to interact with the stars of the sport: On Friday (August 9) at 4:30 p.m. several NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers will participate in an hour-long autograph session at The Glen.  Continue reading

Kyle Busch Set to Appear in The Bog before Cheez-It™ 355

One week after Kyle Busch takes to the streets of Rochester to remind fans about Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, Watkins Glen International announces Busch will be in The Bog during the August 8-11 weekend.  Photo - WGI
One week after Kyle Busch takes to the streets of Rochester to remind fans about Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, Watkins Glen International announces Busch will be in The Bog during the August 8-11 weekend.
Photo – WGI

Kyle Busch Set to Appear in The Bog before Cheez-It™ 355

Kyle “Rowdy” Busch will entertain fans in The Bog at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, August 11, at the Cheez-ItTM 355 at The Glen. Fans that purchase The Bog hospitality have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the driver of the No. 18 M&Ms Toyota Camry.

The Bog presented by Red Cat is located inside Turn 11.  Guests are treated to a trackside view, Sunday morning cold pit access and motorsport personality Q&A sessions throughout the weekend. Patrons also enjoy upgraded food options and receive drink vouchers. Continue reading

Introducing… The Budweiser Turn 1 Tavern for Cheez-It™ 355 at The Glen

Introducing… The Budweiser Turn 1 Tavern for Cheez-It™ 355 at The Glen

CheezIt355atTheGlenKevin Harvick will visit Budweiser Turn 1 Tavern Sunday

Watkins Glen International and Budweiser have partnered to enhance the fan experience of the Turn 1 Tavern; merging two hospitality areas into the Budweiser Turn 1 Tavern.  As part of the merger, Kevin Harvick will make an appearance in the Tavern prior to the Cheez-It™ 355 at The Glen on Sunday. Continue reading