He added: “We’d also like to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for his support and diligence in bringing this worldwide event back to Watkins Glen global”, Printup continued”.
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Watkins Glen will take up the vacant Labour Day slot left by Boston’s cancellation, series president of competition and operations Jay Frye confirmed during a press conference on Friday.
Frye negotiated the IndyCar Series’ return to ISC-owned Phoenix International Raceway earlier this year after an 11-year absence.
The track was long a signature stop on the Formula 1 schedule, and it hosted CART races starting in 1979; Bobby Unser won that race.
Located in upstate New York, Watkins Glen will host IndyCar’s penultimate race this season. “Our season is off to a great start and we can’t wait to bring the Verizon IndyCar Series back to our fans at Watkins Glen”.
The IndyCar race will be held around the longer 3.4-mile layout of the circuit, and Watkins Glen International President Michael Printup is excited for the championship to return to the circuit in 2016.
Printup also praised New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for helping put together the deal with IndyCar in just two weeks. “The fact that we could put this deal together so quickly shows how motivated each party was to make this happen for the fans and the competitors”.
“Open-wheel (racing) is synonymous with Watkins Glen International”, Printup’s statement continued. With those cars on that track, it’s just a blistering pace. It’s one of the greatest tracks in the country, so the racing there should be something to watch.
“The racing is going to be fantastic”. Officials are working with Watkins Glen to secure a multi-year agreement for IndyCar to return, per a tweet by WRTV Sports Director Dave Furst.
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