O’Mara: Extension of IndyCar racing at The Glen fantastic news for the region! (UPDATED)

Syracuse, N.Y., August 25--State Senator Tom O'Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) joined New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Watkins Glen International President Michael Printup, INDYCAR President of Competition and Operations Jay Frye and INDYCAR champion driver Will Power at the New York State Fair this morning to announce that IndyCar racing at The Glen will be extended for at least two more years.

IndyCar racing is returning to Watkins Glen on Labor Day weekend after a six-year absence.  

O’Mara said, “The excitement just keeps building for the return of IndyCar racing to The Glen on Labor Day Weekend and so today’s news that we can look forward to this racing for at least two more years is just outstanding.  Our thanks to Governor Cuomo and his team for their continued support of racing in Watkins Glen.  The INDYCAR Grand Prix at The Glen, on the track’s newly repaved surface that drivers and fans alike continue to give outstanding reviews, promises to be one of the circuit’s premier events and yet another top-flight attraction for the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions, and all of New York State.”

[Read today's full announcement and view Governor Cuomo's comments HERE] 

At this morning's news conference, Power praised The Glen as "the best racing in the world."

Watch Senator O'Mara's comments and introduction of Governor Cuomo at this morning's event HERE.

Read more on IndyCar racing's return in the Star-Gazette, "IndyCar test at WGI brings high speeds, adjustments"