Glen improvements for the fans
New grandstands will improve facilities at The Glen.
Picture: Watkins Glen
Apackage of improvements is set to enhance facilities for racegoers at Watkins Glen International raceway near New York next season.
The new upgrades to the historic road course, which is scheduled as a historic monument, will include new frontstretch grandstands.
Following the final race of the 2004 season, Glen officials will begin tearing down the existing frontstretch grandstands, replacing them with new aluminum grandstand seats and seatbacks.
"New grandstands are yet another step in our ongoing plan to renovate and upgrade our facility," said track president Craig Rust. "The commitment of several million dollars to Watkins Glen reinforces International Speedway Corporation's commitment to road racing and The Glen."
In addition to new grandstands, the existing NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series garage will be renovated, answering the calls by teams to double the width of the doors, making entry and exit much easier. A new roof will be added, as well as a new exterior to match the newly-installed grey Sunoco office at the front corner of the garage.
The multi-million dollar enhancements and upgrades also includes Phase Three of the ongoing municipal water and sewer project, which calls for remaining infield areas, including the campgrounds, to be hooked up to the new system. A new restroom has also been added in the Gate One area that will include shower facilities on the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series weekend.
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