Watkins Glen Grand Prix
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I will be down there, since I will be working. Please find the attached special offer that I put together for all Mustang Owners since this year Watkins Glen is honoring our beloved Ford Mustang. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via pm or my office number 607-535-2486x351
Thanks,
Rob
Thanks,
Rob
Hi Dawn,
The group that Tom and I are with is staying at the Hampton Inn in Painted Post Thursday through either Sat or Sun. We are registered for the Tour de Marque Stone Bridge drivier tour on Friday so we will be in that cruise. On Saturday we will be heading for the track for a bit to see some of the racing.
As for parking downtown Watkins Glen, it is difficult at best. The main road is closed off all day. All the parking is on the side streets. Just be prepared to walk a bit and you will be fine. All the activity is on Main street.
If you have never been there it is pretty cool. Lot and Lots of cars. Some stationary but most of it is a rolling event. Cars constantly heading through town around the old course (each tour group). The tour groups have parking designated downtown.
The Marque car is the Mustang this year so there should be tons of them.
To me the best is when they bring the Vintage racers in from the track and let them travel the old course. That happens around 5-6PM. Other than that there are lots of people, lots of cars, Lots of wine, beer and food.
Police are tough, no fooling around, they work hard to keep this a safe event for everyone.
The group that Tom and I are with is staying at the Hampton Inn in Painted Post Thursday through either Sat or Sun. We are registered for the Tour de Marque Stone Bridge drivier tour on Friday so we will be in that cruise. On Saturday we will be heading for the track for a bit to see some of the racing.
As for parking downtown Watkins Glen, it is difficult at best. The main road is closed off all day. All the parking is on the side streets. Just be prepared to walk a bit and you will be fine. All the activity is on Main street.
If you have never been there it is pretty cool. Lot and Lots of cars. Some stationary but most of it is a rolling event. Cars constantly heading through town around the old course (each tour group). The tour groups have parking designated downtown.
The Marque car is the Mustang this year so there should be tons of them.
To me the best is when they bring the Vintage racers in from the track and let them travel the old course. That happens around 5-6PM. Other than that there are lots of people, lots of cars, Lots of wine, beer and food.
Police are tough, no fooling around, they work hard to keep this a safe event for everyone.
Sorry if I wasn't clear, you can come and go at anytime, While the main road is closed the side streets are open to all traffic. There are plenty of law enforcement around directing traffic in and out.
You won't have any problem leaving if you want. It just is slower going than normal.
Not to worry about that part
You won't have any problem leaving if you want. It just is slower going than normal.
Not to worry about that part
Sorry if I wasn't clear, you can come and go at anytime, While the main road is closed the side streets are open to all traffic. There are plenty of law enforcement around directing traffic in and out.
You won't have any problem leaving if you want. It just is slower going than normal.
Not to worry about that part
You won't have any problem leaving if you want. It just is slower going than normal.
Not to worry about that part
For those who didn't register for the event weekend, check out this thread:
http://www.newyorkmustangs.com/foru...ternational-us-vintage-grand-prix-t31074.html
http://www.newyorkmustangs.com/foru...ternational-us-vintage-grand-prix-t31074.html
Wow what a great time we had at the Grand Prix. Dawn got her car in the event and it looked great. My girlfriend Terri and I met Dawn Thursday night for dinner and drinks. Then met up again the next day after she took her laps of the old race course. about 50 or more cars parked in the town park where a nice cross section of Mustangs were represented, all but the 74-78 Mustang II's.
Terri had a great idea and we made up this flyer to promote the 2013 Western NY Mustang rally. We made 100 copies and dropped them into as many mustangs as we could find. Most owners we talked to were receptive and will plan to be there. Some gave us great suggestions on how to get other clubs more involved and bring in more participants. I'll be bringing these up to the committee for next years show.
All in all it was a great show but in the future I hope we can make a more united get together and have our own little party at the Grand Prix. Even though the Mustang won't be the featured car next year there will still be plenty of room for mustangs of every stripe.
Terri had a great idea and we made up this flyer to promote the 2013 Western NY Mustang rally. We made 100 copies and dropped them into as many mustangs as we could find. Most owners we talked to were receptive and will plan to be there. Some gave us great suggestions on how to get other clubs more involved and bring in more participants. I'll be bringing these up to the committee for next years show.
All in all it was a great show but in the future I hope we can make a more united get together and have our own little party at the Grand Prix. Even though the Mustang won't be the featured car next year there will still be plenty of room for mustangs of every stripe.
