SCDA- Watkins Glen- Long & Short course- May 3-4
Watkins Glen InternationalAbout this event
Watkins Glen International May 3-4
Long Course Monday Short Course Tuesday
Featured Marque: $50 Off 2-day entry for Porsche,VW and Audi drivers.
- 4 Sessions on Track
- SCDA Lead Shadow Instruction and in-car when possible for Novice Drivers
- Virtual Classroom Sessions and in-person when possible
- $50 Off of a 2-day entry for Porsche, Volkswagen and Audi drivers
- Early-Bird Special: Save $25 by registering before March 4
- Watkins Glen event entry fees are $399 ($599 novice drivers) retail for a single day or only $724 ($999 novice drivers) for a 2 day event.
- Camping will be allowed for this event on Sunday and Monday night.
- Optional Track Walk with corner by corner analysis of the track at the end of the day Monday with Enrique and 4 time national champion and Pirelli World Challenge Champion, SCDA president Elivan Goulart!
- A reminder that drivers can sign up for either a single day, or sign up for a two consecutive day event and receive a discounted entry fee!
- A limited number of arrive and drive rental Spec Miatas are available for this event.
- The new LITTLE SPEED SHOP will be open on the far end of the garages for tire mounting/balancing and more!
- We will utilize the ultra smooth and just repaved 3.4 mile LONG COURSE configuration for MONDAY, May 3rd
- We will utilize the ultra smooth and just repaved 2.4 mile NASCAR SHORT COURSE configuration for TUESDAY, May 4th
- GARAGES are available for this Event for an additional fee.
- Sign up with confidence- Covid 19 cancellation policy.
Watkins Glen, located at the southern tip of Lake Seneca in Watkins Glen, New York is one of the premier permanent road courses in North America. This first class 3.4 or 2.4 mile facility hosted the United States Grand Prix for many years, and now the track is one of two road courses that NASCAR Sprint Cup races on. This is the same track that drivers from Jeff Gordon to Jackie Stewart have driven on!
SCDA- Watkins Glen Passing Zones
RUN GROUPS AVAILABLE at Watkins Glen May 3-4:
NOVICE is also known as the Green Run Group. (Newer track drivers with no experience to limited experience, typically novice drivers spend about 5 events in the novice group. Instructors are required and will be provided for lead shadow w/ radio communication. In car instruction may be available depending on COVID-19)
INTERMEDIATE 1 is also known as the Blue Run Group. (Must have prior experience driving solo without an instructor) Lower Intermediate group, comfortable and capable of driving solo on track.
INTERMEDIATE 2 is also known as the White Run Group. Upper Intermediate run group. Extensive driving experience.
ADVANCED is also known as the Red Run Group. (Highest level- years of track experience)
See the comprehensive Run Group Criteria here. If you are unsure what group is best, please email after registering.
Watkins Glen International Track Days & Schedule
Event Price:
Watkins Glen event entry fees are $399 ($599 novice drivers) retail for a single day or only $724 ($999 novice drivers) for a 2 day event.
Save $50 off a 2 DAY entry if you are driving a PORSCHE, AUDI, or VW!
Sign Up by March 4th to receive a $25 Early Registration Discount!
Please CONTINUE to Register:
Event requirements
The Sports Car Driving Association welcomes all driving enthusiasts to attend our events. In the interest of clarification, we would like to outline the basic criteria that should be met, in order to place you in the appropriate run group. We make every effort to ensure that drivers are placed in run groups with other drivers of comparable experience levels. This will ensure that run groups are balanced, safe and fun. This guideline is meant to serve as a tool to help you decide where you would fit in best within SCDA.
SCDA Run Groups:
See the comprehensive Run Group Criteria
NOVICE is also known as the Green Run Group. (Newer track drivers with no experience to limited experience, typically novice drivers spend about 5 events in the novice group. Instructors are required and will be provided for lead shadow w/ radio communication. In car instruction may be available depending on COVID-19)
INTERMEDIATE 1 is also known as the Blue Run Group. (Must have prior experience driving solo without an instructor) Lower Intermediate group, comfortable and capable of driving solo on track.
INTERMEDIATE 2 is also known as the White Run Group. Upper Intermediate run group. Extensive driving experience.
ADVANCED is also known as the Red Run Group. (Highest level- years of track experience)
*Please note that the above is a rough guideline, more info on the SCDA website. Please contact elivan@scda1.com if you are not sure of which group or make a comment during the registration form.
Sound Limit at this event: UNMUFFLED
Helmets:
Helmets with a SNELL SA-2015 rating or higher is REQUIRED for all SCDA Events
Helmets with an M-rating are not Acceptable. Motorcycle helmets do not have the proper safety requirements for car use by the SNELL Foundation.
Helmets MUST have one of these two labels on the inside.
Helmets may be available to rent for $50 upon request, limited sizes and rentals are available, PLEASE CHECK FIRST. If you are not able to get one prior to event, email us approximate size and we will add a helmet to your entry and charge $50 to card on file.
Helmet Suppliers:
- SCDA Partner Black Armor Helmets Use coupon code SCDA5 for a 5% discount.
- Driving Impressions
- HMS Motorsports
Convertibles:
For safety reasons, all convertibles (Boxster, Miata, Corvette, BMW Z4, Honda S2000, Pontiac Solstice etc.) are required to have a roll bar that meets the following two criteria in order to be eligible to run during any event. 1) The roll bar must be in the fixed position and visible at all times. This means that roll bars which are designed to automatically deploy are not acceptable unless they are in the full upright and locked position at all times. 2) The roll bar must allow the driver to pass the “broomstick” test which means that the top of the drivers helmet must be below the line from the top of the roll bar to the top of the windshield. There are aftermarket roll bars and/or seats which can be used to help meet these requirements. If your convertible meets these standards, then you are welcome to participate! Factory hard tops are acceptable at most tracks, as well.
