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Watkins Glen

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Watkins Glen is a permanent road racing circuit located in Watkins Glen, New York, near the southern tip of Seneca Lake in the northeastern United States. The venue originated in 1948 as a 6.6-mile street course through the village, attracting notable drivers and large crowds. After fatal accidents, a permanent circuit was constructed in 1956 on a hilltop southwest of town. From 1961 to 1980, Watkins Glen hosted the Formula One United States Grand Prix and today remains a premier racing facility for NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and other motorsport categories. Here you will find all upcoming races in United States with schedule and broadcast, plus the previous winners.

Circuit layout

Circuit layout Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen - graphic by Stl66dmk, CC BY-SA 4.0

Circuit facts

Length
3.949 km
Turns
8
Opened
1948

Rounds at this circuit

No upcoming rounds

Previous winners at this circuit

Race Winner Date
NASCAR Watkins Glen - Go Bowling At The Glen Shane Van Gisbergen · Trackhouse Racing 10 May 2026
Xfinity Watkins Glen - Mission 200 at the Glen Connor Zilisch · JR Motorsports 9 May 2026
Trucks Watkins Glen Kaden Honeycutt · TRICON Garage 8 May 2026

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