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Old 08-30-2007, 07:54 AM
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Default Watkins Glen Vintage re-enactment...

Next weekend Sept.7-9 . Starting on friday sept 7. downtown Watkins Glen NY, they close the main street and bring about 250 "Vintage" race cars and re-enact the "Original" races from the 50's. The cars are by groups. Street closes at 1pm . The cars are parked right on the street for pics etc. The re-enactment "races" start about 6pm. thru th e6 mile original course. It a chance to see ,up close , original Cobras, Vettes, Trans Am , Jags, etc cars from the start of road racing in America. CaAM & MG's Ferrari & prosche...
It's a special time. One of my best memories was seeing John Fitch & Phil Walters stop right in front of us in a Cunningham special. Sights & sounds you will NEVER forget!
Also several vineyards have tents on the sidewalks ,selling a cool refreshing beverage. Plus a few jazz combos up & down main street.

The racing continues thru the weekend at the track. A special place if you love sportscar racing history. Also visit the Racing museum right in downtown.

If you come , DON't miss the downtown events. It really is like going back to the 50's & 60's.

Check out GRANDPRIXFESTIVAL.COM and THEGLEN websites for more info.

ENJOY!!!
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