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Tag Archives: Watkins Glen
IMRRC – A Hidden Gem
A Conversation with Mark Steigerwald, Executive Director, International Motor Racing Research Center By Terry Johnsen Victory Lane Magazine, November 2022, Volume 37, No.11 Located just a few blocks from the first corner of the original grand prix course in Watkins … Continue reading
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Tagged IMRRC, Motor Racing, Watkins Glen, Writing
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A moment in time with Al Unser Jr.
The Grand Marshal for this year’s Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival was none other than Al Unser Jr. He is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (1992 and 1994), a two-time CART IndyCar World Series Champion (1990 and 1994), a two-time … Continue reading
If it’s September, this must be Watkins Glen
Back again for my favorite racing weekend of the year, in beautiful and historic Watkins Glen, New York. We were blessed with perfect weather, endless cars, sights and sounds, and plenty of beer and delicious local food. The activities kicked-off … Continue reading
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Tagged Photography, Vintage Racing, Watkins Glen, Writing
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2021 Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix
Time for a look back at the Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix weekend (September 9-12, 2021). Here’s a few photos from the Grand Prix Festival in town on Friday and SVRA vintage event up at the track. Enjoy! TJ….2021
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Montage of Speed
By Terry Johnsen Victory Lane Magazine, October 2021: Volume 36, No. 10 The Village of Watkins Glen is set in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of New York. Located at the southern tip of Seneca Lake, this area … Continue reading
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TJ’s (ever-expanding) Auto Racing Library
Ever since my first visit to the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC, Watkins Glen, NY) in 2013, I have been inspired to expand and grow my own, personal library of auto racing literature (books/magazines/programs/etc.). At that point I already … Continue reading
Posted in Auto Racing, Books, Grand Prix, Historic Auto Racing, Photography, Sports Photography, Uncategorized, Used Books, Vintage Auto Racing, Vintage Racing, Watkins Glen, Writing
Tagged Auto Racing, F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Graham Hill, IndyCar, Jackie Stewart, Jim Clark, Mario Andretti, Peter Revson, Photography, Sports Car Racing, Stirling Moss, Watkins Glen, Writing
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2019 SVRA U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen International
Switching gears from festival to feast. The 2019 SVRA U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International served up a wide variety of racing activities to satisfy any racing fan’s taste. For the first time in a few years I … Continue reading
2019 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival
Over the past few years of covering the US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International (WGI), I was always so focused on covering every aspect of the on-track activity that I didn’t dare sacrifice a whole day (Friday) to … Continue reading
Another memorable weekend at Watkins Glen is now in the books…
Having just retired from the “9-to-5 job”, after 28 years, it was indeed a pleasure to attend the 2018 U.S. Vintage Grand Prix, strictly as a spectator. My son (Eric) and I made the most of our weekend together at … Continue reading
U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen
SVRA’s U.S. Vintage Grand Prix has become my favorite event that I attend each year. The list of positives far outweigh the other wonderful events I’ve attended, which includes: IMSA, NASCAR, and IndyCar. The extraordinary list of competitors, the variety … Continue reading