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“She Just Doesn’t Understand” – Legendary NASCAR Driver Slams Hailie Deegan for Ruining His Farewell
Todd Bodine thinks Hailie Deegan gave him a "little payback for Texas" by bumping and spinning him during his final farewell race at Pocono.
NASCAR Updates Key Rule After Trackhouse Racing’s Kimi Raikkonen Announcement
NASCAR journalist Kelly Randall reported the update in the rule book after Trackhouse Racing's Kimi Raikkonen and PROJECT 91 announcement.
WATCH: Geoff Bodine Has a Scary Crash at Watkins Glen
During the 1989 NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International, Geoff Bodine endured a wild ride as his tyre blew up and he crashed
“Pretty Disheartening” – Christopher Bell Rues Early Contact with Kyle Larson
Christopher Bell was understandably gutted when Kyle Larson tagged him into a spin, early in the race and he ultimately finished 7th fastest.
WATCH: Horror Crash at Watkins Glen for David Ragan and David Reutimann
David Reutimann and David Ragan were involved in a horrific crash near the end of the 2011 NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen.
“It’s Just Super Cool” – Ty Gibbs on Defeating Austin Cindric and AJ Allmendinger
Ty Gibbs was utterly delighted to win at Watkins Glen International ahead of the likes of Austin Cindric and AJ Allmendinger.
“Wasn’t Intentional at All” – Kyle Larson on His Incident with Christopher Bell
At the NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen, Kyle Larson triumphed after an adventurous race, including an incident with Christopher Bell.
Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson Open Up on Their Collision at Watkins Glen
Kyle Larson did not endear himself to many drivers after the Watkins Glen International Cup race, and Christopher Bell was one of his victims
Brad Daugherty Recalls his Reaction to his Team’s First Cup Series Win
Back in 2014, AJ Allmendinger brought the JTG Daugherty Racing team's one and only Cup Series win, and owner Brad Daugherty was ecstatic.
WATCH: Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe Collide at Watkins Glen
During the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International, Christopher Bell got involved in an incident involving Chase Briscoe
Martin Truex Jr and Kyle Busch Open Up on Their Cup Race at Watkins Glen
At the Watkins Glen International circuit, Martin Truex Jr and Kyle Busch managed top 5 finishes, but could not stop Kyle Larson from winning
“Made Too Many Mistakes” – Chase Elliott Rues Lost Chance to Win at Watkins Glen
Chase Elliott is well-known in NASCAR as a road course specialist, and won the last two times at Watkins Glen, but could not make it number 3
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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 04: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #23 ISM Connect/AfterShokz Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International on August 4, 2018 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775204153 ORIG FILE ID: 1010953680
Watkins Glen International - 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track
Watkins Glen International, nicknamed "The Glen," is a car race track situated in the town of Dix, only southwest of the town of Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake.
It was, for quite some time, referred to as the home of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, which it facilitated for twenty back-to-back years (1961–1980).
However, the site has additionally been home to street racing of practically every class, including the World Sportscar Championship, Trans-Am, Can-Am, NASCAR Cup Series, the International Motor Sports Association, and the IndyCar Series.
History
At first, public streets in the town were utilized for the racecourse. In 1956, a lasting circuit for the race was constructed. In 1968, the race was stretched out to six hours, turning into the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen.
The circuit's present design has pretty much been the same since 1971, with minor adjustments after the deadly crashes of François Cevert in 1973 and J.D. McDuffie in 1991.
The circuit is known as the Mecca of North American street hustling and is an exceptionally mainstream scene among fans and drivers. The facility is, as of now, owned by the International Speedway Corporation.
The Watkins Glen International racecourse has gone through a few changes throughout the long term, with five general designs broadly perceived over its set of experiences.
As of now, two unmistakable formats are utilized - the "Boot" design (long course) and the "NASCAR" format (short course).
The circuit went through a significant update for the 1971 season. The "Huge Bend" and the turns paving the way to it were eliminated and replaced with another pit straight. The pits and start/finish line were moved to this new straightway. "The 90" presently became Turn 1 rather than Turn 8.
At the point when NASCAR got back to the track in 1986, they decided to utilize the short course format. IMSA initially utilized the "Boot", yet in the end, that arrangement additionally started utilizing the more limited 1971 format.
The short course was somewhat extended in 1992.
Quick Facts
| Location | Watkins Glen |
| Operator | International Speedway Corporation |
| Former Names | Watkins Glen Grand Prix Circuit (1956–1971) |
| Major Events | NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen NASCAR Xfinity Series Zippo 200 at The Glen NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 150 ARCA Menards Series East Great Outdoors RV Superstore 100 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 6 Hours of Watkins Glen |
| Length | 2.454 mi (3.949 km) |
| Most Wins | Tony Stewart (5) |
| Most Starts | Jeff Gordon (24) |
| Most Poles | Jeff Gordon (4) |
