Opening Weekend at Watkins Glen International! ~ New track surface being showcased today ~ Read and watch more

We're lucky to call Watkins Glen International one of our own here in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and we couldn't be more excited for Opening Weekend, the start of a new season and to showcase the new track!

Thank you to WGI President Michael Printup and everyone at The Glen for super work!  It was my great pleasure to join all of you for today's ribbon-cutting ceremony and to have the chance to review the fully repaved racetrack after a hot ride in a BMW behind the WGI Pace Car!  My verdict on the new surface: like riding on silk!  

Read more about Opening Weekend in today's Star-Gazette, "Watkins Glen set for busy race weekend" . 

Watch (and hear) more on Twitter @WGI, and on Facebook.

For more information on Opening Weekend and the 2016 season at Watkins Glen International, go to http://www.theglen.com/?homepage=true

Here's today's announcement from Governor Andrew Cuomo, "Governor Cuomo Announces Opening Weekend at Watkins Glen International"

We take great pride in one of the world’s iconic sporting venues and the fact that The Glen has resonated so powerfully throughout the history of American motorsports for more than six decades. Watkins Glen International is one of New York State's premier destinations, a backbone of our leading tourism industry, and a driving force for countless charitable, community service and economic development initiatives, including a particularly special commitment to our veterans.

Here's to a great season to everyone at WGI, and to the drivers and the fans who really make this sport go!