Watkins Glen Racing Reference (2024)

FAQs

Who has the most wins at Watkins Glen? ›

Tony Stewart -- 8 wins

Stewart remains the winningest Cup driver in Watkins Glen's history with five victories, and he also had three career wins at Sonoma, including his final Cup victory in 2016.

Known colloquially as 'The Glen', the facility is now owned by NASCAR and has been host of Cup series race every year since 1986 (with the exception of 2020 when all racing was halted due to coronavirus).

Drive a 400+ horsepower race car at speeds up to 150 mph at Seekonk Speedway, a short drive from Providence, Rhode Island.

Stewart has four wins at Daytona International Speedway -- this was his first -- more than at any track besides Watkins Glen, where he has taken the checkered flag five times.

The circuit became a firm favorite and the permanent home of the US Grand Prix for the next 20 years, often hosting the season finale. But the track ran into financial problems, and after the organizers defaulted on prize money for the 1980 race, Watkins Glen was removed from the calendar, never to return.

Watkins Glen, originally named "Salubria", was settled in 1791 and incorporated in 1842. It was not until 1852 the Village changed it's name to "Watkins" in honor of Dr. Samuel Watkins, who was a passionate promotor of the area.

TICKET INFORMATION. Drive The Glen passes can be purchased for $30 per vehicle online or at Gate 2 located directly off of County Route 16. Gate 2 does not accept cash for Drive The Glen. Groups of 15 cars or more must reserve their experience in advance, please email racing@theglen.com.

Talladega is the longest NASCAR oval, with a length of 2.660 mi (4.281 km), compared to the Daytona International Speedway, which is 2.500 mi (4.023 km) long. The total peak capacity of Talladega is around 175,000 spectators, with the main grandstand capacity being about 80,000.

What can, and can't I bring to Seekonk Speedway? ​Bag Policy: One six pack size cooler per person ( no glass or alcohol) Coolers and bags must be able to be visually checked at entry point. Diaper bags and medical bags are allowed. …

Sprint cars are run with and without a giant 25 square foot top wing. Winged sprint cars produce lots of downforce, helping them reach speeds of nearly 150 mph. Non-Winged sprint cars have much less downforce and traction, making the cars 'slide' through the turns.

How many races has Hendrick Motorsports won at Watkins Glen? ›

Hendrick Motorsports has now won 11 times at Watkins Glen and has a five-race winning streak at the 2.45-mile road course. The only track where the team has a posted a longer winning streak was at Phoenix Raceway, with six victories in a row from 2007 to 2009.

McDowell is +1200, while two-time race winner Chase Elliott is the +275 favorite in the latest 2023 NASCAR at Watkins Glen odds.