The Grand Prix Drivers Walk of Fame was established by the Watkins Glen Historic Committee, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce and Watkins Glen International in 1993 to honor the great drivers who have competed on the Glen's world famous circuit over the last 56 years. Each year, the committee votes to add several new members to the Walk of Fame to be dedicated at the Annual Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen the second weekend of September. For a quick overview, here is a small pictorial sample of previous additions to the Walk of Fame in the streets of Watkins Glen.
The qualification to be considered for induction into the Walk of Fame is that the driver must have driven a race car in competition at one of the four race courses used at The Glen over the past half century. To date, 57 drivers have been added beginning with the gentleman whose vision it was to bring racing to Watkins Glen, Cameron Argetsinger, to the most recent honorees which included Tommy Kendall and Dr. Richard Thompson.
Each September the Committee adds from three to six members to the Walk of Fame. The area in front of the Court House at the original Start/Finish Line is reserved for those drivers who competed from 1948 to 1952. Listed here are the drivers who have thus far been honored. A tour of the Streets of the Glen is a walk through racing history. It is at the Glen that road racing had its rebirth in 1948 and since that time it has been known as the Home of Road Racing in America. Join us in honoring these outstanding athletes.
The tour begins at the Court House with Cameron Argetsinger's marker. As you walk North to the Chamber of Commerce building, then cross and make your way back South to Smalley's Garage. You will encounter such great racing names as Briggs Cunningham, Jackie Stewart, Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, John Fitch and many others as you enjoy the hospitality of the citizens of Watkins Glen. All the markers in the Walk of Fame are sponsored through private donations. The Grand Prix Historic Committee, The Chamber of Commerce, and Watkins Glen International would like to thank all those who have participated in helping to preserve the "Glen's" rich racing history.
Listed below are the drivers who have been honored, the date they were inducted, the location of their marker, the year of dedication, and their sponsor. Look for the names of the drivers to be honored at this year's Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival.
