For 2025, we will be returning to Watkins Glen International for a Drive The Glen event. Three paced laps behind the pace car, with a photo op at the end on the Main Straight. We had a good turnout in 2018 and I am anticipating a good turnout this year as well.

We are going to do the trip a bit different this year. Last time we did the tour portion to Watkins Glen, with the track day being the end. This time, we will meet at the track in the morning, do our laps, then take a nice scenic ride home. I don’t have all of the details ironed out yet, but I will update the Calendar and send email flashes as things progress.

Here are other details I have so far.

Date – Saturday October 11th, meeting at the entrance (Gate 2) no LATER than 11:00 AM. The fee for the laps is $30 and you may prepay at this link – (to be added when I have it) Waivers will be signed and if you did not prepay, fees collected at that time. We will be on the track at 12:00 noon for three laps. Total time of the Track Day will be roughly 30 to 45 minutes.

After we complete the laps and any pictures,  it’s a roughy 70 mile tour back towards home with a possible winery stop at Keuka Springs Winery, followed by dinner at Irish Mafia in Bloomfield to wrap up the day.

I will have the menu choices available as soon as they are finalized, along with the final cost per person that will include tax and gratuity. You will be able to prepay through PayPal, or I can collect at a meeting or the day of the ride.

Hotel Option – If you do not want to drive early Saturday morning to get to the track by 11, I have coordinated with the Longhouse Lodge Motel to provide rooms for those that wish to get there Friday night. The rooms vary in size and features, but the most expensive room will go about $166 all in. Please make your own hotel reservations as early as possible as it is Columbus Day Weekend and they anticipate the rooms will go fast. They will be offered first come first served, and you can reserve by calling 607 535 2565. Please mention you are with the MG Car Club when calling, and also let me (Mike) know if you are getting a room.

Motel info – https://longhouselodge.com/ Phone 607-535-2565 / Address – 3625 State Route 14 Watkins Glen NY, 14891

After check out in the morning, we will head to the track in time to get there by 10:45.

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