Track of The Month – October 2023
Watkins Glen – USA
The Race Centre’s Track of the Month for October is the Watkins Glen International Circuit in the USA.
Situated near the Seneca Lake in New York state, Watkins Glen is a 3.45 mile circuit that first saw racing in 1948, originally on public roads! Consisting of 11 corners, The Glen’s multiple elevation changes and high-speed sequences give it a flow that is often unparalleled when compared to all other North American circuits. It requires precision and bravery from a driver, with unforgiving walls ready to wreck a lap with just the slightest touch.
Over the 66 years since the permanent circuit was built, series’ such as Formula 1, Can-Am, and Nascar have all graced the track, much to the delight of fans. Nowadays, the prestigious IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s ‘Six Hours of the Glen’ is the circuit’s annual highlight and showpiece of the American road-racing calendar.
Come to The Race Centre this month to see if you are up to the challenge of Watkins Glen…
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See below for an onboard lap of Watkins Glen International with Tomy Drissi!
We hope you enjoy this fantastic circuit and the cars we have chosen!
What can you drive this month?
You are welcome to drive any of the month’s vehicles at any time in an Open Practice Session. All lap times and telemetry are recorded for your immediate viewing and future reference.
| Competition | Vehicle | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Class A – Expert | Cadillac DPi-V.R | 1x £50 |
| Class B – Professional | Corvette C8.R GTE | 1x Free First Monday |
| Class C – Intermediate | Corvette C7 GT3 | 1x Free First Monday |
| Class D – Rookie | Radical SR3 RSX | 1x Free First Monday |
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See best laps for this competition in the Drivers’ Paddock.
Prizes at all experience levels
New drivers to The Race Centre will be automatically classified as Class D drivers. Winning in a class will gain you a promotion to the next class up.
| Competition | Eligible Classes | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
| A – Expert | A, B, C, D | – |
| B – Professional | B, C, D | A |
| C – Intermediate | C, D | B |
| D – Rookie | D only | C |
Competition Terms and Conditions
All potential prize-winning laps must be verified by a TRC staff member
For a lap to be legal, your vehicle must have two or more wheels inside or touching the white lines at all times.
Vehicles must be running all standard TRC settings for the month.
Free entry to First Monday is for the next event and is non-transferable.
Multiple Class wins within a month will result in prizes for the highest win only. Lower “wins” will be passed to the next highest competitors.
TRC Staff are not eligible to win prizes. Any winning positions held by staff will defer to the next highest driver.
Cash prizes are available at the following First Monday event or within a max of 30 days of the competition end.
