USGP at
Watkins Glen

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For 20 years, Watkins Glen was known around the world as the home of the United States Grand Prix.

In 1961, after disappointing responses to one-off races in Florida and California, Cameron Argetsinger began a tradition of October meetings among the fall colors of upstate New York. Revered by fans, teams and media, the race received the Grand Prix Drivers' Association award for the best organized and best staged GP of the season in 1965, 1970 and 1972.

The course was extended from 2.35 miles to 3.377 miles in 1971 by the addition of a new section called the 'Boot' or 'Anvil.'

In 1980, financial troubles and the inability of the circuit to handle the increasingly faster and stiffer cars brought an end to The Glen's reign. Since then, no US Grand Prix has been held on a natural road course.

Move your mouse over the years to see variations made to the course.