Race Circuit Map & Tour: American road racing was revived at Watkins Glen, NY on October 2, 1948, the first road race run since before World War II. The 6.6 mile circuit ran through the village streets, starting and ending in front of the Schuyler County Court House. Follow the first link above for a guided tour of the original circuit, prominent landmarks on the circuit, and driving directions for taking a tour of the course. Map of the Original 6.6 Mile Course

Tech Inspection: All race events begin with technical inspection, and the Grand Prix Festival is no exception. Smalley's Garage, where the original scrutinizing was performed between 1948 and 1961, is the site for this festival reenactment event. Tech Inspection at Smalley's Garage, located on Franklin Street (between 11th and 12th), begins at 9:30 a.m. The following link will open a new window. Use it to display a gallery of pictures of the Tech Inspection Reenactment.

Walk of Fame: Dedication ceremonies for new markers in the Drivers Walk of Fame begin at noon on the Courthouse lawn, adjacent to the original Start/Finish line of the race course. On-site dedications for each marker in the Walk of Fame are conducted throughout the day along the sidewalks of Franklin Street. The following link will open a new window. Use it to display a gallery of pictures of the Walk of Fame.

The Legends Speak: Wander north on Franklin Street and then east on Fourth Street to the village's beautiful and historic Lafayette Park before 2 p.m. to participate in The Legends Speak. This event provides spectators with a unique opportunity to listen to and engage with drivers and race officials from the early years of racing at Watkins Glen. The following link will open a new window. Use it to display a gallery of pictures of the The Legends Speak.

ZIPPO Watkins Glen Grand Prix Tribute: Around 6 p.m. things begin to heat up as vintage race cars begin to grid along Franklin Street. The SVRA Watkins Glen Heritage Tour, a special race reenactment honoring cars from the early days of streeet racing in Watkins Glen, will get the green flag at 6:10pm. The cars will re-grid for the main even, the ZIPPO Watkins Glen Grand Prix Tribute, which starts at 6:30 p.m. You will feel the rumbling through the asphalt as 100 racing machines, representing five decades of racers, roar through the street during laps of the original circuit! The following link will open a new window. Use it to display a gallery of pictures of the Tribute.

Festival Gallery: Still want some more? Use the above Festival Gallery link to get additional overviews of events and to experience some of the ambiance of the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival.