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LENGTH: 3.40 Miles (Long Course with Boot)|TURNS: 11 Complex Corners|LAP RECORD: 1:32.40 (IMSA DPi / IndyCar)|SOUND: 103dB at 50 feet
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SANCTIONED ROAD COURSEWatkins Glen, New York
Watkins Glen International
The Mecca of North American road racing, Watkins Glen features dramatic elevation changes, the flat-out uphill Esses, and the precision Bus Stop chicane.
COURSE LENGTH3.40 Miles (Long Course with Boot)
TURNS11 Turns
LAP RECORD1:32.40 (IMSA DPi / IndyCar)
SOUND LIMIT103dB at 50 feet
TRK-GUIDE
Reference Benchmark (Vehicle & Tire Dependent - Always Adjust for Conditions & Run Group)Turn-by-Turn Racing Line & Braking Zones
Turn 13rd Gear · 75 MPH
The Ninety
Downhill 90-degree right. Heavy braking zone leading into uphill launch.
Turns 2-45th Gear · 135 MPH
The Uphill Esses
Flat-out uphill blind sweepers between armco barriers. Requires immense commitment.
Turn 53rd Gear · 84 MPH
The Inner Loop (Bus Stop)
Rapid left-right-left-right curb hopping chicane over the Back Straight crest.
The Boot2nd/3rd Gear · 58 MPH
Turns 6-9 Laces & Heel
Steep downhill left into uphill right hairpin. Test of chassis balance.
Verified In-Car Onboards at Watkins Glen International
189 SESSIONSClick any session to launch high-bitrate onboard video with AiM/Garmin HUD overlay in our broadcast player modal.
VERIFIED ONBOARD@GRIDLIFE
Gridlife
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
2:46
Unlimited vs. Entry Level Time Attack at Watkins Glen | GRIDLIFE TrackBattle
@GRIDLIFE·Grassroots Production Track Build
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@Balasco Motorsports
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
3:31:25
NEGT 2026 - Watkins Glen - Race 1
@Balasco Motorsports·Grassroots Production Track Build
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@SEEN TMRW
NASA
Garmin Catalyst Audio Coach
2:19
Porsche 718 GT4 RS Onboard at Watkins Glen | 2:09.9 PB | NASA NE HPDE
@SEEN TMRW·Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 / Clubsport
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@Ford Racing
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
6:05:41
Ford Mustang GT3 Onboard Cam | IMSA Six Hours of the Glen | Ford Racing
@Ford Racing·Porsche 911 GT3 / GT3 RS
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@SlippyGrip
MassTuning
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
2:29
1 Lap of Watkins Glen
@SlippyGrip·BMW M3 / M4
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@GRIDLIFE
Gridlife
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
1:19:52
TrackBattle Podium Sprint | GRIDLIFE at Watkins Glen | 2026
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@GRIDLIFE
Gridlife
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
19:52
PURE AUDIO | GRIDLIFE Time Attack & Racing at Watkins Glen
@GRIDLIFE·Grassroots Production Track Build
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@Shiro Archive
Independent
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2:41:14
2026 NASCAR Cup Watkins Glen - #97 Shane Van Gisbergen Full Onboard
@Shiro Archive·Grassroots Production Track Build
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@jake wile
Turn
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
2:29
Jake Wile - 1:56.4 Watkins Glen - B58 E36
@jake wile·BMW M3 / M4
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@GRIDLIFE
Gridlife
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
2:53
Onboard | GRIDLIFE Hybrid 350z with DRS - TrackBattle at Watkins Glen
@GRIDLIFE·Nissan GT-R / Z-Chassis
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@RadRatRacing
Independent
![Watkins Glen International Personal Best 2:06.625 [ST4]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OChLaeQyWDg/maxresdefault.jpg)
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2:14
Watkins Glen International Personal Best 2:06.625 [ST4]
@RadRatRacing·Grassroots Production Track Build
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VERIFIED ONBOARD@David Schwartz (Wandering Goat Photography)
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
10:47
Taking My C5 Corvette 2500 Miles To Watkins Glen International
@David Schwartz (Wandering Goat Photography)·Chevrolet Corvette C5
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