Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen 2025 Provisional Schedule
Watkins Glen International | June 19 - 22, 2025
Event Series
- IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (GTP/LMP2/GTD PRO/GTD)
- IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (MICHELIN CHALLENGE)
- Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series (LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO)
- Porsche Carrera Cup North America (PORSCHE CARRERA CUP)
Registration & Inspection Hours
Registration Hours
Wed., 6/18 | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Thu., 6/19 | 7:00am - 5:00pm |
Fri., 6/20 | 7:00am - 5:00pm |
Sat., 6/21 | 7:00am - 4:30pm |
Sun., 6/22 | 8:00am - 1:30pm |
Registration Location: Track Registration Bldg, Gate 4A across from Lot 3
Inspection: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Pre-Event Inspection (By Appt.):
- Thu., 6/19: 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm (GTP Mandatory By Appt.)
- Fri., 6/20: 8:00 am - 10:00 am (ALL Classes Mandatory By Appt.)
Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours:
- Thu., 6/19: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (GTD Only By Reservation)
- Fri., 6/20: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm (All Classes By Reservation)
- Fri., 6/20: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Open/No Reservation Required)
- Sat., 6/21: 8:00 am - 12:45 pm (Open/No Reservation Required)
- Sun., 6/22: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Inspection: IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
Pre-Event Inspection (By Appt.):
- Thu., 6/19: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours:
- Thu., 6/19: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Fri., 6/20: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Inspection: Lamborghini Super Trofeo
Pre-Event/Tech. Inspection (By Appt.):
- Wed., 6/18: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Thu., 6/19: 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Technical Inspection Hours:
- Thu., 6/19: 2:45 pm - 5:30 pm
- Fri., 6/20: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Sat., 6/21: 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Event Schedule
Sunday, June 15, 2025
- 7:00 am - 7:00 pm: On-track activity (hot track)
- 5:00 pm: IMSA Transporters park in Paddock
Monday, June 16, 2025
- 7:30 am: IMSA set up in Paddock
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm: T&S and TV cabling access on-track (cold track)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
- 7:30 am: IMSA set up in Paddock
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm: T&S and TV cabling access on-track (cold track)
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Industry Suppliers (Michelin, VP Racing, Airgas, Hankook, Yokohama) Load-In (Must not open until load-in completed)
- PORSCHE CARRERA CUP COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER OPEN/UNLOAD (MUST NOT OPEN/UNLOAD UNTIL 7:00 AM, WED., JUNE. 18)
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- 7:00 am: IMSA set up
- 7:30 am: T&S and TV cabling access on-track (cold track)
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm: Industry and Manufacturer Support Load-In
- 10:00 am: LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN - MUST NOT OPEN/UNLOAD UNTIL NOTIFIED BY IMSA OFFICIALS
- 1:00 pm: MICHELIN CHALLENGE COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN / MUST NOT OPEN/UNLOAD UNTIL 8:00 AM THU., JUN. 19 (EXCEPT PREVIEW PARTY AT THE YARD PARTICIPANTS)
- 3:00 pm: MICHELIN CHALLENGE PREVIEW PARTY AT THE YARD PARTICIPANT COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER OPEN AND UNLOAD
- 4:00 pm: WeatherTech Championship Transporter Load-In (per IMSA Logistics) Teams must not open/unload transporters until 8:00 am Thu., Jun. 18.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: PORSCHE CARRERA CUP COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER OPEN/UNLOAD
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: IMSA Transporter Load-In
Thursday, June 19, 2025
- 6:00 am - 9:30 am: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
- 8:00 am: Pit Lane Open
- 8:00 am: WeatherTech Championship - Open Transporters - Pit lane equipment set up may commence except as restricted, See SR
- 8:00 am: MICHELIN CHALLENGE COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER OPEN AND UNLOAD
- 10:00 am: MICHELIN CHALLENGE TEAM MANAGER BRIEFING - TRACK MEETING ROOM
- 10:30 am: PRACTICE #1 - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP
- 10:45 am: PRACTICE #1 - LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Lunch
- 11:35 am - 12:05 pm: Media static on-track activity (cold track)
- 11:35 am - 12:50 pm: T&S and TV cabling access to track
- 1:00 pm - 1:40 pm: PRACTICE #2 - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP
- 1:55 pm - 2:40 pm: PRACTICE #2 - LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO
- 2:55 pm - 3:55 pm: PRACTICE #1 - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
- 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm: MICHELIN CHALLENGE - PIT LANE AUTONOMOUS FUEL RIG REFUELING (CARS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PIT LANE, SEE SR)
- 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm: TRACK WALK For Credential Holders - Walk Only (Must not embark after 5:30 pm)
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Spectator Track Walk - Walk Only
- 7:30 pm: Pit Lane Closed
Friday, June 20, 2025
- 6:00 am - 8:15 am: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
- 7:30 am: Pit Lane Open
- 7:45 am: FALSE GRID CLOSED - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP
- 8:25 am - 9:00 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 8:30 am - 9:00 am: QUALIFYING - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP
- 8:45 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 9:10 am: WeatherTech Championship Team Manager Briefing - Track Meeting Room
- 9:15 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 9:15 am - 9:30 am: WeatherTech Championship HV Operating Protocol Review - Track Meeting Room, See SR
- 9:35 am - 9:50 am: QUALIFYING #1 - LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO
- 10:00 am - 10:05 am: QUALIFYING #2 - LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO
- 10:00 am - 11:05 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 11:05 am: PRACTICE #2 - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
- 11:20 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 11:25 am - 12:55 pm: Practice #1 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes)
- 12:55 pm - 1:55 pm: Lunch
- 1:05 pm - 1:30 pm: Media on-track activity (hot track)
- 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm: Lamborghini Car Corral Lap (Station 4 - Limit 50 Cars) (IMSA)
- 1:30 pm: FALSE GRID CLOSED - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP
- 1:55 pm - 2:00 pm: PRE-RACE - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP
- 2:00 pm - 2:40 pm: RACE #1 - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP - 40 MINUTES
- 2:55 pm - 3:00 pm: PRE-RACE - LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO
- 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm: RACE #1 - LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO - 50 MINUTES
- 4:05 pm - 4:10 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm: QUALIFYING - MICHELIN CHALLENGE TCR
- 4:30 pm - 4:45 pm: QUALIFYING - MICHELIN CHALLENGE GS
- 6:45 pm: Pit Lane Closed
Saturday, June 21, 2025
- 6:00 am - 7:45 am: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
- 6:30 am: Pit Lane Open
- 7:30 am: FALSE GRID CLOSED - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP
- 7:55 am - 8:00 am: PRE-RACE - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP
- 8:00 am - 8:40 am: RACE #2 - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP - 40 MINUTES
- 8:00 am: MICHELIN CHALLENGE DRIVER AND TEAM MANAGER BRIEFING - TRACK MEETING ROOM
- 8:55 am - 9:00 am: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 9:00 am: Practice #2 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes)
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Lunch Break / Pre-Race
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am: MICHELIN CHALLENGE - FUEL RIG INSPECTION (PIT BOX - MANDATORY)
- 10:35 am: Ford Car Corral Lap (Station 8 - Limit 50 Cars) (IMSA)
- 10:35 am - 10:55 pm: PRE-RACE - OPEN GRID/FAN WALK - PIT LANE - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
- 10:45 am - 11:25 am: IMSA Hot Lap Experience (by invitation only)
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am: PRE-RACE - FORMATION LAPS - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
- 11:35 am - 11:45 am: RACE - LP BUILDING SOLUTIONS 120 AT THE GLEN FOR THE IMSA MICHELIN PILOT CHALLENGE - 2 HOURS
- 11:45 am - 1:45 pm: Autograph Session - WeatherTech Championship - at Team Transporters in the Paddock
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: POST-RACE - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
- 1:50 pm - 2:15 pm: Track Cleaning (concurrent)
- 1:50 pm - 2:15 pm: Lexus Car Corral Lap (Station 4 - Limit 50 Cars) (IMSA)
- 1:50 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 2:10 pm: Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTD - Any Driver)
- 2:15 pm: Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTD PRO - Any Driver)
- 2:20 pm - 2:35 pm: Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (LMP2 - Bronze only)
- 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm: Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTP - Any Driver)
- 3:10 pm: PRE-RACE - LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO
- 3:25 pm: RACE #2 - LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO - 50 MINUTES
- 3:35 pm - 3:50 pm: Porsche Car Corral Lap (Station 8 - Limit 100 Cars) (IMSA)
- 4:05 pm - 4:10 pm: Hyundai Car Corral Lap (Station 4 - Limit 50 Cars) (IMSA)
- 4:10 pm - 5:00 pm: Pit Lane Closed
- 5:05 pm - 5:25 pm: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
- 5:25 pm - 5:45 pm: Pit Lane Open
- 9:30 pm: FALSE GRID CLOSED - PORSCHE CARRERA CUP
Sunday, June 22, 2025
- 6:00 am - 8:45 am: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
- 6:30 am: WGI Hot Laps on-track activity (hot track)
- 8:45 am - 9:30 am: Pit Lane Open
- 9:00 am: WeatherTech Championship Driver & Team Manager Briefing - Track Meeting Room
- 9:00 am: Fuel Rig Inspection - WeatherTech Championship
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Cadillac Car Corral Lap (Baker Gate - Limit 50 Cars) (IMSA)
- 9:40 am - 10:00 am: Corvette Car Corral Lap (Baker Gate - Limit 100 Cars) (IMSA)
- 10:00 am - 10:20 am: IMSA Hot Lap Experience Car Staging
- 10:25 am - 10:45 am: WeatherTech Championship Recon Lap / Pre-Race
- 10:50 am - 12:00 pm: IMSA Hot Lap Experience (by invitation only)
- 11:00 am - 11:45 am: WeatherTech Championship - Open Grid / Fan Walk - Pit Lane
- 11:05 am - 11:50 am: WeatherTech Championship - Formation Laps
- 12:00 pm - 12:10 pm: WeatherTech Championship - Formation Laps
- 12:10 pm - 6:10 pm: Race - Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - 6 Hours
Supplementary Regulations - IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
GENERAL
- Event Facility: Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
- Length of the Racetrack: 3.4 mile, 11-turn Road Course
- Direction of the Race: Clockwise
- Pole Position: On the Right
- Location of Race Control: Tower at Start/Finish, across from pit lane, Level 2
- Start Line: On the Front Straight
- Finish Line: On the Front Straight
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
- EVENT: The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race is listed on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) international calendar as a Restricted Closed International Event sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.
- Name of the Event: Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen
- Entries Closing: Tue., Jun. 3, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
- Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 55 Maximum, B. Qualifying sessions: 55 Maximum, C. Race: 55 Maximum
- Impound: IMSA Paddock per the Technical Department
- Tire Allocation: GTP: 10 sets (Hard), LMP2/GTD PRO: 9 sets (GT), GTD: 9 sets (GT), LMP2: 7 sets (Hard)
- Minimum Drive-Time: GTP/GTD PRO: Thirty (30) minutes, LMP2/GTD: One hour and Thirty minutes (1:30)
- Maximum Drive-Time: ALL: Four (4) hours
- Trueman/Akin Drive-Time: LMP2/GTD: One hour and Thirty minutes (1:30)
- Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Teams and transporters late and/or not prepared for prompt load-in at specified time shall be loaded in at the end of load-in day or the following day and be subject to Paddock location reassignment which may be unfavorable. Delayed Teams must contact IMSA Logistics immediately and no later than two (2) hours prior to the specified load-in time.
- Pre-Staging: Available Mon., Jun. 16 beginning at 12:00 noon (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is located in Lot 3 at Old Bronson Hill Road.
- Staging: Enter the Paddock Wed., Jun. 18 from Lot 3. Transporters must be in the staging area no later than one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 5:00 pm on Wed., Jun. 18. All transporters must stage at the designated location.
- Load-In: Transporter drivers must be at their trucks and monitoring CB channel 40 no later than (30) thirty minutes prior to the scheduled load-in time of 5:00 pm on Wed., Jun. 18. Transporter drivers must have proper credentials for Paddock access.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move in Paddock until 7:30 pm, Sun., Jun. 22. Any prior movement is subject to penalty. All transporters must vacate Paddock by 11:00 pm, Sun., Jun. 22.
- Pit Set Up Restrictions: IWSC Pit Lane Setup must cease activity from 15 minutes prior until 15 minutes after IMPC on-track activity.
Supplementary Regulations - IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
- EVENT: The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Watkins Glen International is sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.
- Name of the Event: LP Building Solutions 120 At The Glen
- Entries Closing: Tue, Jun. 3, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
- Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 60 Maximum, B. Qualifying sessions: 60 Maximum, C. Race: 60 Maximum
- Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.
- Tire Allocation: GS: 5 sets - S9M+ (30/68 18 application must use S9M specification), TCR: 4 sets - S9M+
- Minimum Drive-Time: Forty (40) minutes
- Maximum Drive-Time: Eighty (80) minutes
- Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Teams and transporters late and/or not prepared for prompt load-in at specified time shall be loaded in at the end of load-in day or the following day and be subject to Paddock location reassignment which may be unfavorable. Delayed Teams must contact IMSA Logistics immediately and no later than two (2) hours prior to the specified load-in time.
- Pre-Staging: Available Mon., Jun. 16 beginning at 12:00 noon (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is located in Lot 3 at Old Bronson Hill Road.
- Staging: Enter the Paddock Wed., Jun. 18 from Lot 3. Transporters must be in the staging area no later than one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 3:00 pm on Wed., Jun. 18. All transporters must stage at the designated location.
- Load-In: Transporter drivers must be at their trucks and monitoring CB channel 40 no later than (30) thirty minutes prior to the scheduled load-in time of 3:00 pm on Wed., Jun. 18. Transporter drivers must have proper credentials for Paddock access.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move in Paddock until 6:15 pm, Sat., Jun. 21. Any prior movement is subject to penalty. Transporters that do not depart Sat. must stay in place until 7:30 pm, Sun., Jun. 22. All transporters must vacate Paddock by 11:00 pm Sun., Jun. 22.
- Refueling Session: Pit Lane refueling session from the autonomous rig. Teams may pump out fuel from Cars between fuel drops in the pit lane. Any refueling must respect the refueling regulations and crew members must be properly attired. Refueling only. Pit stop practice, Driver changes and/or tire changes, etc. prohibited.
Supplementary Regulations - Lamborghini Super Trofeo
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
- EVENT: Rounds 5 and 6 of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo at Watkins Glen International are sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.
- Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 40 Maximum, B. Qualifying sessions: 40 Maximum, C. Race: 40 Maximum
- Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.
- Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Teams and transporters late and/or not prepared for prompt load-in at specified time shall be loaded in at the end of load-in day or the following day and be subject to Paddock location reassignment which may be unfavorable. Delayed Teams must contact IMSA Logistics immediately and no later than two (2) hours prior to the specified load-in time.
- Pre-Staging: Available Mon., Jun. 16 beginning at 12:00 noon (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is located in Lot 3 at Old Bronson Hill Road.
- Staging: Enter the Paddock Wed., Jun. 18 from Lot 3. Transporters must be in the staging area no later than one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 1:00 pm on Wed., Jun. 18. All transporters must stage at the designated location.
- Load-In: Transporter drivers must be at their trucks and monitoring CB channel 40 no later than (30) thirty minutes prior to the scheduled load-in time of 1:00 pm on Wed., Jun. 18. Transporter drivers must have proper credentials for Paddock access.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move in Paddock until 6:15 pm, Sat., Jun. 21. Any prior movement is subject to penalty. All transporters must vacate Paddock by 11:00 pm, Sat., Jun. 21.
- Pit Lane Distance: 19,533 inches
- Obligatory Pit Stop Time: 90 seconds - Two, (2) Drivers, 93 seconds - Solo, (1) Driver
Supplementary Regulations - Porsche Carrera Cup North America
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
- EVENT: Rounds 7 and 8 of the Porsche Carrera Cup North America at Watkins Glen International are sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.
- Entries Closing: Tue., Jun. 3, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
- Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 40 Maximum, B. Qualifying sessions: 40 Maximum, C. Race: 40 Maximum
- Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.
- Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Teams and transporters late and/or not prepared for prompt load-in at specified time shall be loaded in at the end of load-in day or the following day and be subject to Paddock location reassignment which may be unfavorable. Delayed Teams must contact IMSA Logistics immediately and no later than two (2) hours prior to the specified load-in time.
- Pre-Staging: Available Mon., Jun. 16 beginning at 12:00 noon (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is located in Lot 3 at Old Bronson Hill Road.
- Staging: Enter the Paddock Tue., Jun. 17 from Lot 3. Transporters must be in the staging area no later than one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 4:00 pm on Tue., Jun. 17. All transporters must stage at the designated location.
- Load-In: Transporter drivers must be at their trucks and monitoring CB channel 40 no later than (30) thirty minutes prior to the scheduled load-in time of 4:00 pm on Tue., Jun. 17. Transporter drivers must have proper credentials for Paddock access.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move in Paddock until 6:15 pm, Sat., Jun. 21. Any prior movement is subject to penalty. All transporters must vacate Paddock by 11:00 pm, Sat., Jun. 21.
GENERAL - EVENT / TRACK INFORMATION - ALL SERIES
- Driver Deadline/Fee: CoB Tue., Jun. 3. Until close of Sporting Checks (Art. 11.2), an expediting fee is charged. No applications (or related documents) processed after close of Sporting Checks (Art. 11.2) except per Art. 3.7.2.
- Event Confirmations: Event Confirmation Declarations must be submitted via MERG no later than 4pm Mon., Jun. 9. $500 is charged for late Declarations or Driver changes made after this deadline until the close of Sporting Checks. Driver changes after close of Sporting Checks per Art. 3.7.2 and Art. 11.2.1.Α.
- Fuel Schedule: The VP depot is planned for the north Paddock, east of the garages. VP will deliver fuel to each Team's pit box prior to the Event load-in. To redirect delivery to the Team's garage, please contact VP in advance of the Event.
General Event / Track Information - All Series
- Driver/TM Briefing: Briefing distributed Jun. 19. IWSC HV Operating Protocol Review: The following must attend: GTP OEM HV Safety Officers, GTP Team HV Safety Officers, FZ, Bosch, Xtrac.
- Contact for Briefing Questions: Beaux Barfield (IWSC/IMPC), Todd Snyder (LST), Casey Carden (PCCNA), Brian Wilson (Series Manager), Duane Sampson (Dir. Single-Make Platforms), Paul Walter (Sporting Regulations), David Pees (Timing and Scoring), Cory Posocco (Paddock Logistics), Eric Haverson (Technical), Roy Spielmann (Track Services), Robert Bosworth (HV Safety), Ryan McLean (Medical Liaison).
- Track Walk: For Credential Holders Only. Walk Only. Must not embark later than 45 minutes remaining.
- Nitrogen Supply: Airgas is the exclusive nitrogen supplier.
- Motorsports Ministries: Terry Borcheller
- Telephone/Internet: IWSC Only: Direct Internet (IDI) for Pit Lane and/or Paddock is available by visiting https://merg.imsa.com. For other Series and/or track technology needs, contact Watkins Glen, Joe Green.
- Security: Brian Gardner
- Team Food Service: Apex Café. Kaitlin Scheper
- Catering: Levy Motorsports, Chris Grey
- Hospitality: Chris Duane
- Motorhomes: Cyndy Burrows
- Golf Cart Rentals: Motorsports Entertainment Experiences, Ellen Cammann
- Equipment Rental: Joe Green
- Truck Washing: TBD
- Pit Vehicles: Must be operated by a licensed driver 18 years or older. 10 MPH speed limit in Paddock and pit areas. Motorized support vehicles operated outside of the garage, pit and Paddock areas and the Driver/Owner Lot must have either a single-event or annual permit issued by International Speedway Corporation (ISC). For annual ISC permits valid at all ISC properties please contact golfcarts@nascar.com or 386-681-3850. For a single-event permit at Watkins Glen contact Jessica Cramer, Operations Center.
- False Grid: On the road leading to pit lane entrance.
- Spotter Information: Spotter pass stickers required and available from the Administrator in respective Series Tech trailer. Locations: Tower driver's left in the Esses; driver's left end of back straight; on top of Race Control.
- Beacon Location: Driver's Right, Start/Finish
- Facility Restrictions: TBC
- Additional Trailers: Teams planning to bring trailers outside the permitted Paddock allowance per IMSA regulations may be granted a limited timeframe to access the Paddock for the sole purpose of offloading equipment. The exact timing of this movement will be determined and communicated by IMSA Logistics. Any equipment offloaded during this period must remain unused and not be set up until the official setup time for each Series has begun. Once offloading is complete, these trailers must immediately exit the Paddock and relocate to a designated parking location assigned by IMSA. This location is outside the Paddock and may remain inaccessible until the conclusion of the Event. At that time, the trailers may re-enter the area to reload. Teams intending to bring additional trailers must notify IMSA Logistics and their respective Series Manager no later than EoD Thu., Jun. 12. This notice must include specific details about the truck and trailer, such as type, size, and color.
- Parking Procedure: Through Sat., Jun. 22, IMSA annual parking passes are only permitted at Gate 5 and are not valid for parking inside the facility. Gate 5 is closed from 12:00 am to 5:30 am, must call WGI security for after-hours access. On Sun., Jun. 23 only, IMSA annual parking passes are permitted for parking inside the facility based on availability. Infield parking passes for track-designated lots are allocated as follows: Two (2) ea. per entered IWSC Car, two (2) ea. per entered IMPC Car and one (1) ea. per entered LST and PCCNA Car. Violators towed at owner/ operator's expense. Only credentialed personnel with proper parking passes are permitted to enter Gate 2 and park in the designated competitor parking areas. Infield parking in track-designated lots may be available for purchase from the WGI main ticket office or at Gate 2.
- Stayover: IWSC Teams can request to stayover, in their assigned north Paddock locations, on Mon., Jun. 23 and Tue., Jun. 24. A Team approved to stayover must vacate the Paddock by 3:00 pm, Tue., Jun 24. Requests to stayover must be made by EoD Thu., Jun. 12 by contacting Jayden Johnson at jjohnson@theglen.com to receive the release form. All other Teams may request to stayover, in their assigned Paddock locations, on Sun., Jun. 22 by contacting their respective IMSA Series Manager and IMSA Logistics. Teams may also request to stayover on Mon., Jun. 23 until 5:00pm by contacting Jayden Johnson at jjohnson@theglen.com by EoD Thu., Jun 12 to receive the release form.
- Additional Information: Additional maps, forms and information specific to this Event at imsacompetitors.com.
- Track Shipping: Located at the GT Center, adjacent to the North Paddock. Packages must be addressed as follows: Team or Company Name / Contact Name & Cell Phone Number / Series, Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Medical Information
- FACILITY MEDICAL CENTER: The Infield Care Center is part of the "Medical Center" facility located on driver's left when entering the facility through the east tunnel off Fingerlakes Rd. Operating hours on P1. For after-hours medical, dial 911.
- HOSPITAL INFORMATION: Primary/Minor: (3.8 miles) Schuyler Hospital, 220 Steuben St., Montour Falls, NY 14865. Trauma Center: (42 miles) Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840. Trauma Ctr. (Burn): (95 miles) SUNY University Hospital, 750 Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.
- PHARMACY INFORMATION: CVS, (5 miles), 506 South Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Walmart Pharmacy, (6 miles) 515 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891.
Michelin Tire Information
Maximum Wet Tire Sets per Car available for purchase at Event:
- GTP/LMP2: 9
- GTD PRO/GTD: 6
- GS: 3
- TCR: 3
*Wet Tires from previous Events meeting the requirements of ATT. 3 are permitted.
Michelin Tire Purchase Hours
- Thursday, June 19: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Last set in 30 minutes before close)
- Friday, June 20: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Last set in 30 minutes before close)
- Saturday, June 21: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Last set in 30 minutes before close)
- Sunday, June 22: 9:00 am - 6:10 pm
Maps & Directions
To IMSA Transporter Staging
Directions:
- Take County Route 16 (Montour-Townsend Rd) to Bronson Hill Rd (Gate 4A)
- Take first left to enter Lot 3 & IMSA Transporter Staging (red shaded area)
Notes: Pre-Staging and Staging will be available in Lot 3. See Official Schedule / SR for detailed Staging and Load-In times. Address: 1999 Bronson Hill Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
To IMSA Registration
Directions:
- Take County Route 16 (Montour-Townsend Rd) to Bronson Hill Rd (Gate 4A)
- Take first right and follow signage to IMSA Registration (see inset photo)
Notes: Refer to Official Schedule / SR for Registration hours of operation. Address: 1999 Bronson Hill Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
To IMSA Gate 5 Parking
Directions:
- Take Kuhl-Winner Way to Wedgewood Rd
- Proceed to designated IMSA Gate 5 Parking area (red shaded areas)
Notes: IMSA annual hangtag or proper track-issued parking pass required for entry. Valid from Thu., 6/19 - Sun., 6/22. Use Gate 5 and Walkover Bridge to access IMSA paddock areas. Gate 5 entry will be closed daily from 12:00 AM – 5:30 AM. Contact WGI Security for after-hours access.
To IMSA Lower Infield Parking
Directions:
- Take County Route 16 (Montour-Townsend Rd) to Watkins Glen Gate 2
- Proceed through tunnel and through infield
- Proceed to designated IMSA Lower Infield Parking area (purple shaded area)
Notes: Proper track-issued parking pass required for entry. Valid from Thu., 6/19 - Sun., 6/22.
To IMSA Infield Parking
Directions:
- Take County Route 16 (Montour-Townsend Rd) to Watkins Glen Gate 2
- Proceed through tunnel and take first left
- Proceed to designated IMSA Infield Parking area (pink shaded area)
Notes: Proper track-issued parking pass required for entry. Valid from Thu., 6/19 - Sun., 6/22.
Track Meeting Room
Notes: Watkins Glen Track Meeting Room is on the top floor of the Media Center. Proper credentials required for paddock entry. Refer to Official Schedule / SR for specific briefing times.
False Grid Locations
Locations:
- False Grid for Single-Make (PCCNA, LST) and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
- False Grid for IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
To Pit Lane
Directions:
- Exit respective False Grid and proceed to Pit Lane Access Road
- Enter Pit Lane and proceed to assigned Pit Box. Traffic may proceed in either direction on Pit Lane
Pit Lane to Paddock
Directions:
- Exit track onto Pit Lane and proceed down Pit Lane
- Proceed to Paddock Access Road, continuing to Grand Prix Rd
- Enter Series Paddock
Care Center Location
Notes: Care Center is located East of paddocks (red shaded area). Refer to Official Schedule / SR for Care Center hours of operation.
Apex Café
Notes: Tent located near Turn 10 and South Paddock. Race team catering provided by Scheper Event Group. Contact Kaitlin Scheper for more information (contact info located in Official SR "General Event/Track Info" section #5).