2-year extension for IndyCar series Watkins Glen

Published: 08/26/2016 @ 04:00 am

IndyCar racing will remain at Watkins Glen for the next two years. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during opening day at the State Fair that the series has received a two-year extension. “We were talking about the State Fair – and the great tradition of the State Fair and how you need to renovate and stay with the times and how... more

Tyler Siri talks post-season plans at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee on The 31st Lap

Published: 09/02/2016 @ 04:00 am

Tyler Siri joins Chris Marquart us to discuss his post-season plans, and the mid-summer experience as a first-year track owner at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee on episode #209 of The 31st Lap Podcast. Audio Only Version: The 31st Lap Podcast streams live at 7:15 pm every Thursday night on FingerLakes1.TV and YouTube. more

Dixon Dominates: IndyCar driver earns fourth win at the Glen

Published: 09/05/2016 @ 04:00 am

For Scott Dixon, the Verizon IndyCar Series’ return to Watkins Glen International felt like old times. Fast times as well. The driver of the No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet led 50 of 60 laps Sunday afternoon and cruised to a 16.5308-second victory in the IndyCar Grand Prix at the Glen presented by Hitachi. Dixon won the event for... more

Report: Tony Stewart asks judge to dismiss Canandaigua Motorsports Park wrongful death claim

Published: 03/30/2017 @ 04:00 am

Nearly three years after a crash at Canandaigua Motorsports Park ended in the death of a North Country driver, NASCAR star Tony Stewart is asking a judge to dismiss many of the claims in a wrongful death lawsuit. Stewart filed a motion with a Federal judge on Tuesday. In August 2014, Stewart was racing at the dirt track while in... more

WGI begins race season with Opening Weekend

Published: 04/07/2017 @ 04:00 am

Watkins Glen International gets its season started with its annual Opening Weekend this weekend. Among the scheduled activities are Friday’s 13th annual Toyota Green Grand Prix, the Arc of Schuyler’s run/walk on the 3.4-mile track and the opportunity to drive personal vehicles around the road course Saturday and Sunday. IthacaJournal.com: Read More more

Q&A: Printup talks future of WGI, IndyCar, Phish

Published: 04/24/2017 @ 04:00 am

We’re the only North American track with the top three (North American) racing series all here. Nobody else has what we have. We’re pretty proud of that, with IndyCar, IMSA and NASCAR obviously. That’s exciting, particularly with some of the fan awards we’ve won, with USA Today’s best NASCAR race, USA Today best wine festival. It just leads to a... more

Paine collects first win at Canandaigua MSP

Published: 05/01/2017 @ 04:00 am

Steve Paine found the right line at the right time to capture the win in Saturday night’s 35-lap Big Block Modified feature at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Justin Haers looked to have the field covered after taking off at the start and building up a huge lead during the mid portion of the feature, but he got a flat tire and... more

‘Superman’ Sheppard wins opener at Outlaw Speedway

Published: 05/01/2017 @ 04:00 am

American Legion/Winner’s Circle Deli night at Outlaw Speedway saw another big field of cars fill the pit area as the IMCA Modifieds, Crate Late Models, and Winner’s Circle Deli Bandits ran their first races of the 2017 season. The night’s racing action began with the held over 30-lap 4 Cylinder feature event, which saw Casey Burch grad the early lead. ... more

A.J. “Slideways” grabs second win of the year in Dundee

Published: 05/14/2017 @ 04:00 am

An overcast evening greeted fans at Outlaw Speedway on Friday night, but they were treated to some excellent racing in all six divisions. The track crew spent many hours during the week working on the surface, which came around in much smoother condition for the night’s action. The 30-lap Modified feature started with Ray Bliss taking the lead from Eldon... more

WGI wrapping up NASCAR practice

Published: 07/28/2016 @ 04:00 am

With the Cheez-It 355 right around the corner, a dozen racing teams showed up at Watkins Glen International for a two day practice session on the new surface. WENY Sports was there live as a report on just how important these 48 hours were to the teams. Check out the video recap at WENY.com more

Brad Keselowski: Road course wrecks like mine will kill someone

Published: 07/30/2016 @ 04:00 am

Brad Keselowski said Friday that road course racing remains the most dangerous type of competition in motor sports. The Team Penske driver crashed hard into a tire barrier at Watkins Glen International during a test session Tuesday. He cited a brake line failure – he said it had not been installed properly – for causing him to run off the... more

Judge: Tony Stewart’s insurer off the hook in Ward suit

Published: 07/30/2016 @ 04:00 am

A federal judge ruled Friday that the insurance carrier for NASCAR driver Tony Stewart does not have to defend or indemnify him in a lawsuit brought by the family of a driver who died after being struck by Stewart’s car during a race. U.S. District Court Judge David Hurd ruled that Axis Insurance Co.’s policy with Stewart “unambiguously limited” the... more

The Glen soars as other NASCAR tracks falter

Published: 07/31/2016 @ 04:00 am

NASCAR’s popularity has languished at most tracks in recent years, but the road course race at Watkins Glen International has continued to rise, all the way to the top of the Sprint Cup ladder. Once the disdain of some Sprint Cup Series drivers – who compete on oval configurations for 34 of their 36 yearly races – Watkins Glen’s road... more

Crash Course #142: Ontario Country Derby champ James Brown

Published: 08/02/2016 @ 04:00 am

A recap of the weekend’s demolition derby action, including Chautauqua County Fair winner Andy Wolfanger and Ontario County Derby champion James Brown. more

NASCAR star Danica Patrick coming to Ithaca Wegmans meet and greet

Published: 08/03/2016 @ 04:00 am

Danica Patrick, the most successful female racer in NASCAR history, will be visiting Ithaca Wegmans before she heads off to compete at this weekend's NASCAR. The Ithaca Voice has more on the visit and what the event will entail. Read more HERE. more

Tires, curbs are questions for Cheez-It 355 at The Glen

Published: 08/04/2016 @ 04:00 am

A comprehensive $12 million off-season repaving of the Watkins Glen International circuit was only expected to make a great NASCAR Sprint Cup event even better. The new surface has provided plenty of added grip for other series’ competing there, but the takeaway from NASCAR testing at The Glen last week was there could be plenty of challenges ahead for drivers... more

Ithaca native grew up watching Watkins Glen races; now he helps run them with NASCAR

Published: 08/05/2016 @ 04:00 am

When Jusan Hamilton was growing up, spending a weekend at the Watkins Glen International track with his family to watch the races was like a yearly mini-vacation. A lifelong racing fan, Hamilton now gets to play a direct role in the races he grew up watching. Read more below from the Ithaca Voice. Read More more

The 31st Lap #205: Outlaw Speedway Street Stock driver Chuck Winslow

Published: 08/05/2016 @ 04:00 am

Chris Marquart talks with Chuck Winslow, the most successful driver in the Street Stock division this summer at Outlaw Speedway, and covers the local results from the past weekend on Thursday night’s live episode of The 31st Lap Podcast on FingerLakes1.TV. Audio Only Version: more

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