When you think about Watkins Glen and the Finger Lakes Region of New York, two things immediately come to mind, Wineries and NASCAR. A travel website, Budget Travel asked their followers to vote for "America's Coolest Small Towns," and Watkins Glen made the list. See where the town stacked up in the survey and check out some photos and a video of what put them on the list.
This years NASCAR Sprint Cup Series At the Glen race winner will be getting a beautiful new trophy courtesy of the Corning Museum of Glass. YNN reports that the company has teamed up with NASCAR to provide an elegant cylindrical glass piece featuring aspects of the Watkins Glen track as well the areas unique geographic aspects.
The cry of "Gentlemen, start your engines" will echo through Watkins Glen this weekend as NASCAR's Helluva Good! Sour Cream Dips At the Glen road race takes place Sunday at Watkins Glen International. Last years winner Juan Pablo Montoya will be back to defend his title against a field that includes 5-time winner Tony Stewart and 4-time winner Jeff Gordon.
