Watkins Glen is a world-class racing facility in the heart of New York's finger Lakes region. This scenic and revered course has hosted IMSA, IndyCar and vintage racing series
| Date | Name | Organization | Venue | Location | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2-4 | HOD WATKINS GLEN - EMBERS & ENGINES | Hooked On Driving - Northeast | Watkins Glen International | Watkins Glen, NY | HPDE | More Info |

Watkins Glen International, also known as "The Glen," features a 3.4-mile road course with 11 turns, elevation changes, and high-speed straights. The track is surrounded by scenic hills, forests, and vineyards, offering a unique and beautiful setting for racing fans and visitors. Watkins Glen International is more than just a racetrack; it's a destination for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and nature lovers alike.

Watkins Glen International has been a cornerstone of American road racing since 1948, when Cameron Argetsinger laid out the original Watkins Glen Grand Prix on a 6.6‑mile circuit of public roads around the village and Seneca Lake, creating the first major post‑war road race in the U.S. After a move to a shorter street layout and several high‑profile events, organizers built the permanent hilltop circuit that opened in 1956, soon attracting NASCAR (in 1957) and later hosting the F1 US Grand Prix from 1961–1980.
Today’s The Glen is widely regarded as the spiritual home of North American road racing, a place where everyone from pros to HPDE drivers get to experience that history firsthand.
The Glen. New York has so much to offer and this is a gem. Our family had a great time in the finger lakes region, the ride up from Long Island is beautiful and the destination is worth every twist and turn!
"The Glen" is the best. The staff is friendly and helpful. I was camping and found the toilets and showers well maintained and supplied. Grounds are well kept and I smiled when I saw more than one attendant pick up litter instead of walking by it. Shows pride of place. There's a new convenience store that had all my camping needs. I was there 4 days... Great venue, great time.
This was my first time at the Glen & I was very pleased with my visit... The whole place was clean and everyone was very kind... Overall wonderful time & awesome track to watch the races!
Amazing! So much fun exploring all over the grounds! Got to see all the Cars, Garages, pits, and many different vantage points of the very large track! First time doing an event like this and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
It was our first time there and it was great!! A must do.
The race here never disappoints. It's fast paced and always action packed. Not my first and will not be my last time at this track looking forward to coming back. Staff is very helpful with helping get around and pointing you in the right direction.
I've only done track days on 3 tracks, but this is my favorite so far. What a fun but challenging road course! You can really get some major speed up on the back straight if you hit the perfect line, but watch out for the "bus stop."
We were in the area for the weekend and decided to visit, maybe just get a peek of some cars racing around this storied track... the track itself is just a neat place to see with its grand stands, and panache. To sum up: if you're in Watkins Glen... go check this cool place out. Look forward to returning soon, to see the real racers do their thing!
The drive to the speedway is so beautiful The track has so many options for where to view the raceway... 🏎 You may watch from several different stands, sit on the lawn, watch from the top of a building... We can’t wait to visit Watkins Glen International again soon.
Get a great driving experience through one of their many events. HPDE or a taste of the track just to see if you have what it takes to handle the turns of a Legendary track.
Driving in an advance high performance drives education HPDE format is just fast and exilerating.
My favorite track for HPDE.
Absolutely fantastic place for a HPDE. Also a really great venue for Vintage races.
Staff was friendly and we got access to gift shop. Great track in a beautiful part of the world! Must visit this place if you’re a car enthusiast, the track is awesome!