NEQ Opening Day at Watkins Glen International
Drive this world famous road course

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drive on one of the most famous road courses in the world? Well you don’t have to wonder any more. Join us and drive the track with fellow Audi enthusiasts under controlled conditions behind a pace car. If you are an NEQ track veteran you already know what it’s like to drive the Glen at speed. But what’s it like at street speeds with your family in the car? Find out on Saturday April 11 ,

Every year Watkins Glen International (The Glen) holds an opening day fundraiser to kick off the racing season. The price of admission is $34 which consists of a donation to the Watkins Glen R.A.C.E Foundation and a small administrative fee. The mission of R.A.C.E. (Racing And Community Enrichment) is to meet the needs of local underserved populations with a focus on youth-oriented support.

The day will begin at Audi Rochester on West Henrietta Road for breakfast courtesy of the dealership. From there we will make our way to The Glen where we will line up and be escorted via pace car for 3 laps of this world-famous race course. Note you may buy additional tickets on line or at the track if you wish to do more parade laps on your own that day. Or better yet sign up for one of NEQ's High Performance Driving Events (HPDE) and enjoy two days of driving at speed with an instructor. Visit NEQclub.org for more information.

If you would like to continue the day with your fellow Audi enthuists join us for lunch at the Ginny Lee Cafe which is part of Wagner Winery. Wagner is located on Rt 414 on the East side of Seneca Lake north of Watkins Glen. (We will order off the menu and pay individually)

Enjoy views of the beautiful finger lakes while you have lunch and, perhaps, sample Wagner’s libations. After lunch you may continue along the Seneca and Cayuga Wine Trail to the many local wineries, stop by the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls or return to The Glen for more paced laps on our own. Tickets for return laps may be purchased on line or at the gate. Or relax spending time exploring the natural wonders or shops in the Watkins Glen area.

Costs for this event are the charitable donation to the R.A.C.E Foundation, lunch at the Ginny Lee Café will be ordered off the memu indifidually if you decide to join us. Future Audi owners under 2 years old are free. Choose any or all of these activities. Audi Rochester is graciously providing breakfast at the dealership for all those who want to start out from there.

How to Purchase Tickets for The Glen

Prior to the event date purchase tickets for the track time and print the waivers for The Glen at BUY TICKETS (one ticket per car)

A little bit about the day…

8:00 AM - Meet up at Audi Rochester for a little socializing and a breakfast courtesy of Audi Rochester. (If you are coming from outside the Rochester area or the time is too early on a Saturday, you are welcome to skip the dealership and meet us at the track at 10:30 AM)

10:00 - leave for the track, making your own way. It’s about a 1:40 drive via the NYS Thruway and Rt 14 through Geneva.

11:45 Arrive at the track via Gate 3 to sign in and drive the track.

12:00 Lapping time (approximate)

12:30 - 1:00ish Meet up in the parking lot near the Pyramid Gift Shop post lapping chats and from there you can decide if you want to do additional laps on your own join us for lunch or go on your way.

2:00 For those interested…Lunch at the Ginny Lee Café at Wagner Winery, 9322 Rt 414, Lodi (30 min from the race track and 20 min from the Village of Watkins Glen) Order lunch off the menu individually.

after... Enjoy the rest of the day in the Finger Lakes.

See You At The Glen!