Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen is one of the premier race tracks in the world. The list of legendary drivers that have graced the streets of Watkins Glen and the twists of Watkins Glen International is nearly second to none. The stars of all forms of racing – F1, IRL, sports car, open-wheel, and stock car – have come to The Glen for 60 years and many have left their mark on its history. The track which is about three and a half miles long, with eleven turns and several impressive uphill and downhill sections is known for its challenging elevation changes. The track is situated high on a hillside, with expansive views of Seneca Lake.

The town of Watkins Glen sits at the foot of Seneca Lake, the largest and deepest of New York’s Finger Lakes, in the very middle of Finger Lakes Wine Country. Immediately to the north of the town, on either side of the lake, there are dozens of vineyards each with its own stores with free wine tastings. There are also spas, shopping and museums in the area for spouses who might want to make the trip but not spend a lot of time at the track.

Local lodging and other services are readily available in the town of Watkins Glen.

Website Link: https://www.theglen.com

Watkins Glen Arrival Guidelines

Participants often request to drop off cars, trailers and other equipment the evening prior to Watkins Glen events. In response to these requests, the staff at Watkins Glen has asked us to post the following student/instructor arrival guidelines for your review. Please do not call the Glen about whether or not you can drop your trailer off early. If after reading the guidelines you still have questions please contact NEQ event master.

WATKINS GLEN STUDENT/INSTRUCTOR ARRIVAL POLICIES

We (Watkins Glen International Speedway) will be expecting groups to begin to arrive as early as 6am on the morning of the first day of the rental. However, there are always special circumstances.

DROP OFFS - If a few people need to drop off trailers the evening before your rental day, this can be done between 6pm and 8pm. However, this must be arranged in advance. By a few, we mean less than 10. No work can be done, no cars can be unloaded, this is drop-off only and requires signature on a storage waiver upon arrival. There is no fee for this.

If you wish to drop your trailer off the evening before the event you must contact the Event Master not later than one week prior to the event so that we can make arrangements with the track.

DROP OFF AND SET UP - With prior approval from the track, a few people (again, less than 10 and to include the organizer or representative) can come in, unload, and set-up if our insurance certificate covers the day in question. Again, 6pm & 8pm and there is no fee.

 

NEQ Club Latest Events

ImageDateNameVenueLocationType 
NEQ at Stable Energies Mar 29NEQ at Stable Energies Stable EnergiesSaddlebrook, NJFestival/SocialDetails
NEQ Social - Opening Day at Watkins Glen  2025 Apr 5NEQ Social - Opening Day at Watkins Glen 2025 Watkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYFestival/SocialRegister
NEQ Watkins Glen 1 2025Apr 28-29NEQ Watkins Glen 1 2025Watkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYHPDERegister
NEQ Lime Rock Park 2025May 15-17NEQ Lime Rock Park 2025Lime Rock ParkLakeville, CTHPDERegister
NEQ @ Trans Am by PirelliMay 26NEQ @ Trans Am by PirelliLime Rock ParkLakeville, CTPro RaceRegister
NEQ @ IMSA: Sahlen 6hrs at The Glen Jun 22NEQ @ IMSA: Sahlen 6hrs at The Glen Watkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYPro RaceRegister
NEQ Club Motorsports 2025Jun 23-24NEQ Club Motorsports 2025Club MotorsportsTamworth, NHHPDERegister
Co-Promoted Event: Mont Tremblant - 2025Jun 28-29Co-Promoted Event: Mont Tremblant - 2025Circuit Mont-TremblantMont-Tremblant, QCFestival/SocialRegister
NEQ Palmer Motorsports Park 2025Jul 19-20NEQ Palmer Motorsports Park 2025Palmer Motorsports ParkPalmer, MAHPDERegister
NEQ Social - Manchester Skyline DriveAug 2NEQ Social - Manchester Skyline DriveManchester VTManchester, VTFestival/SocialRegister
NEQ Watkins Glen 2 2025Aug 13-14NEQ Watkins Glen 2 2025Watkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYHPDERegister
NEQ @ Dream Ride Experience Aug 22-24NEQ @ Dream Ride Experience Farmington Polo GroundsFarmington, CTFestival/SocialRegister
NEQ Social - Gathering of the Marques 2025Aug 31NEQ Social - Gathering of the Marques 2025Lime Rock ParkLakeville, CTFestival/SocialRegister
NEQ NJMP-Thunderbolt 2025Sep 15-16NEQ NJMP-Thunderbolt 2025NJMP ThunderboltMillville, NJHPDERegister
NEQ Lime Rock Park October SOLO Driver Event  2025Oct 10NEQ Lime Rock Park October SOLO Driver Event 2025Lime Rock ParkLakeville, CTHPDERegister
NEQ Social - FCP Euro Autoberfest 2025Oct 26NEQ Social - FCP Euro Autoberfest 2025Lime Rock ParkLakeville, CTFestival/SocialRegister