Tag Archives: Watkins Glen

2021 Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix 

Posted on October 22, 2021 by terryjohnsen

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

Posted on September 17, 2021 by terryjohnsen

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

Posted on September 21, 2019 by terryjohnsen

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 →

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2019 SVRA U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen International

Posted on September 15, 2019 by terryjohnsen

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 →

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2019 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival

Posted on September 14, 2019 by terryjohnsen

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 →

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Another memorable weekend at Watkins Glen is now in the books…

Posted on September 17, 2018 by terryjohnsen

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 →

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U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen

Posted on September 18, 2017 by terryjohnsen

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 →

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Vintage Racer Group – VRG @ The Glen (article)

Posted on January 13, 2017 by terryjohnsen

Victory Lane Magazine, January 2017, Vol.32, No.1 Story and photos by Terry Johnsen Watkins Glen International, October 7-9, 2016 Driving through the Finger Lakes region of New York in autumn is always a feast for the senses. The beautiful countryside, … Continue reading →

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U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen (article)

Posted on December 9, 2016 by terryjohnsen

Victory Lane Magazine, December 2016, Vol.31, No.12 Story and photos by Terry Johnsen Watkins Glen International, September 7-11, 2016 The 2016 U.S. Vintage Grand Prix presented by Jaguar was an amazing celebration of American road racing, held at the most … Continue reading →

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U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen

Posted on September 23, 2016 by terryjohnsen

It doesn’t seem real that two weeks have passed by since the SVRA U.S. Vintage Grand Prix presented by Jaguar @ Watkins Glen. Time flies by before you know it. Earlier this week I submitted the event coverage article for Victory Lane … Continue reading →

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