NASCAR Watkins Glen

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Nationwide Series Preview of ZIPPO 200 At The Glen

The field flashes under the green flag at the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series' Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International August 2012  Photo - Jared Wickerham/Getty Images
The field flashes under the green flag at the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series’ Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International August 2012
Photo – Jared Wickerham/Getty Images

Nationwide Series drivers return to Watkins Glen International and television coverage is on ABC this Saturday, August 10th beginning at 2pm ET.  Radio coverage is on MRN, Sirius XM channel 90.

With about a month-and-a-half to prepare since the first road race of the season at Road America, the NASCAR Nationwide Series teams head to Watkins Glen for the Zippo 200 and the second of three road-course events during the 2013 season. 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

Jason’s Journey: Getting Around

JasonJourneylogo400x300As I aspire to work in the NASCAR media world someday, I’m spending time working on skills that could come in handy at the track someday. What could be most important at a race track every weekend? The race, interviews? How about knowing my way around the facility? I classify that as a very important skill and one that I can practice now. Continue reading