Markham sparks Southern Springs Oct 25, 2009
Nate Markham started off the scoring with a 70-yard kickoff return and the Southern Springs football team never took its foot off the gas pedal, toppling Watkins Glen 54-0 Saturday at Union Springs High School. Markham added another rushing touchdown, to go with 75 yards on the ground. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Springs, Blue Devils dominate offensively Oct 18, 2009
Southern Springs (3-4) hosts Watkins Glen Saturday. S.S. 7 34 13 6 60. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Train trip a chance to promote region Oct 2, 2009
The company owns more than 140 miles of track, and trains can travel as far west as Victor and as far south as Watkins Glen, said Judy Salone, event coordinator for the railway. According to the Thompson Economic Recovery Grants Center, TIGER grants, or Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants, are available through the U.S. Department of Transportation. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
J-E rolls past Phoenix; Chiefs shut out Indians Sep 23, 2009
Trumansburg 48, Watkins Glen 53, Waverly 62, Southern Springs 86, Candor incomplete ... Trumansburg 38, Watkins Glen 50, Waverly 81, Southern Springs Incomplete, Candor incomplete. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Penn National Gaming Enters into Agreement to Acquire Cordish's Interest in Proposed Destination Gaming Resort at Kansas Speedway Sep 11, 2009
The Company owns and/or operates 13 of the nations major motorsports entertainment facilities, including Daytona International Speedway in Florida (home of the Daytona 500); Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama; Michigan International Speedway located outside Detroit; Richmond International Raceway in Virginia; Auto Club Speedway of Southern CaliforniaSM near Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona; Chicagoland Speedway and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Goat wanders into nursing home in the Bronx Sep 5, 2009
He has joined the other two goats, nicknamed Duncan and Isadora, at the Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, N.Y.. Officials say the goats' origin remains a mystery. (Fresno Bee)
Sick goat found wandering around NYC's Bronx Sep 5, 2009
He has joined the other two goats, nicknamed Duncan and Isadora, at the Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, N.Y. ... He has joined the other two goats, nicknamed Duncan and Isadora, at the Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, N.Y.. (Fresno Bee)
Kenny Wallace to fans: Merci! Aug 30, 2009
EARNHARDT THE ROADIE: The late Dale Earnhardt was no slouch at road racing he won at Sonoma in 1995 and captured three poles at Watkins Glen in his career ... The 20-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, trying to break into NASCAR s second-tier series, made his first career Nationwide start three weeks ago on the road course at Watkins Glen and finished a respectable 24th. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Pitino had liaison and paid for abortion Aug 12, 2009
Miscellany Despite stiff back, Gordon ready to roll Jeff Gordon, who is currently fourth in the Sprint Cup Chase for the Championship standings, said he will be ready to race this weekend at Michigan International Speedway, even though the four-time NASCAR champion has a stiff back from his spectacular accident at Watkins Glen Monday. Michael Schumacher called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback because of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier this year. (Boston Globe)
Once again at the Glen Aug 12, 2009
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:12 AM EDT WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. When the rain held off and The Glen heated up, Smoke was in his element. Tony Stewart won the rain-delayed NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International on a steamy Monday, muscling an ill-handling car in the early going and then ... It was Stewarts third win in his first season as an owner-driver and the seventh road course win of his career, second to four-time Watkins Glen winner Jeff Gordons NASCAR-record... (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Racers take to road course Aug 11, 2009
This week s event is at Watkins Glen International in New York ... Many NASCAR fans loathe these races and on a popularity scale, Watkins Glen and Sonoma would rank near the bottom of the list ... And unlike many of the tracks on the circuit, qualifying at Watkins Glen is incredibly vital to success. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Rainy road at Watkins Glen bumps NASCAR to Monday Aug 10, 2009
Crewmembers for Tony Stewart's No. 14 team head for shelter as they walk on a rainy pit road at Watkins Glen ... Where: Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, 2 ... Stewart has finished no worse than second place in the last five Watkins Glen races. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kane charged after assault on cabbie Aug 10, 2009
Auto racing Rain pushes back Watkins Glen race The NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International was postponed because of rain and rescheduled for today at noon, the second straight week rain has pushed a NASCAR race to Monday. Meanwhile, NASCAR officials said neither Robby Gordon nor Joey Logano would be penalized after their run-ins during Saturday s Nationwide race. (Boston Globe)
SPORTS CALENDAR Aug 10, 2009
NASCAR: Sprint Cup at Watkins Glen ESPN. PRO-AM BASKETBALL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Johnson on 'road' not taken in career Aug 9, 2009
Johnson has failed to find Victory Lane in 15 career starts over the sweeping courses at Sonoma and Watkins Glen, the only road races on the Cup schedule, and for this former champion off-road racer that lack of success grates like nothing else ... Ambrose finished third at Watkins Glen a year ago after starting last and knows this might be his best chance at getting that first Cup victory ... The first turn at Watkins Glen International is a bumpy 90-degree right-hander with a large runoff... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Johnson eyes first road win as NASCAR battle heats up Aug 9, 2009
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Jimmie Johnson s quest to win a record fourth straight NASCAR title is intact, but it remains in the back of his mind ... Johnson has failed to find Victory Lane in 15 career starts over the sweeping courses at Sonoma and Watkins Glen, the only road races on the Sprint Cup schedule, and for the former champion off-road racer that lack of success grates like nothing else ... Johnson won his first road-course pole Friday, putting him in the catbird seat - at least at the start... (Boston Globe)
RESULTS: Zippo 200 Aug 9, 2009
Site: Watkins Glen International -- Watkins Glen, New York. Track: 2. (USA Today -- Sports)
Twins acquire Pavano from Indians Aug 8, 2009
MISCELLANYJohnson takes Watkins Glen pole Jimmie Johnson captured the first road-course pole of his career in qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen, N.Y., tomorrow, turning a lap at 123. 633 miles per hour in 71. (Boston Globe)
Johnson finds road to his liking, wins Watkins Glen pole Aug 8, 2009
Jimmie Johnson works his way around Watkins Glen International during Friday's practice sessions ... Where: Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, 2 ... Stewart has finished no worse than second place in the last five Watkins Glen races. (USA Today -- Sports)
LINEUP: Heluva Good! at the Glen Aug 8, 2009
Johnson finds road to his liking, wins Watkins Glen pole - USATODAY.com ... Johnson finds road to his liking, wins Watkins Glen pole ... Jimmie Johnson works his way around Watkins Glen International during Friday's practice sessions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Martin glad to be back at The Glen Aug 8, 2009
Sour Cream Dips at The Glen auto race in Watkins Glen Friday ... Published: Saturday, August 8, 2009 1:15 AM CDT WATKINS GLEN (AP) Mark Martin once ruled Watkins Glen International ... Three drivers stand above the rest at Watkins Glen. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Watkins Glen's Turn 1 to make double-file restarts hairy Aug 7, 2009
Kyle Busch leads Tony Stewart at Watkins Glen International in 2008 ... AUDIO PREVIEW: WATKINS GLEN ... Where: Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, 2. (USA Today -- Sports)
Montoya Looking More And More Like A Chase Contender Aug 5, 2009
With Watkins Glen, NY the next stop on the Cup schedule, Montoya has an opportunity to further solidify his position in the Chase ... "Watkins Glen we normally got a really good car. For us, if we can get a top five out of there, I know we can probably win the race and the points for the Chase would be huge.". (ABC 7 News, DC)
Think Woodstock was nuts? Try Ozark fest Jul 18, 2009
Watkins Glen drew massive crowds to a New York speedway. But for 160,000 heartland baby boomers, memories of that bygone era start and end with the Ozark Music Festival. (MSNBC -- Music)
Three Husky Rowers Selected To Represent U.S. At U23 World Championships Jul 14, 2009
University of Michigan Olivia Coffey, Watkins Glen, N.Y., Radcliffe Crew Mary Jeghers, Sacramento, Calif. University of California , University Place, Wash. (Gohuskies.com)
Upstate New York, from $70 a night Jul 10, 2009
Watkins Glen, from $135 per room per night The , an 18-room mansion, was built in 1892 and is surrounded by more than 2 acres of land, with a great lawn and formal gardens. Watkins Glen has a racetrack and is a good a jumping-off point for the Finger Lakes wine region ... Read more about Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake in our feature. (MSNBC -- Travel)
California dreamin'? Jul 10, 2009
My sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Jeff, and I headed north from their house to Watkins Glen at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. With only 4 hours left in the day for wine tasting (the wineries close at 5 p.m.), we had some serious vineyard stalking to do. (The Palm Beach Post)
* Wilson dominates at The Glen to win IndyCar Series race Jul 7, 2009
AP, WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK Tuesday, Jul 07, 2009, Page 19. Justin Wilson of Sheffield, England, sprays champagne on Scott Dixon, front, of Auckland, New Zealand, after winning the IndyCar Series Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York, on Sunday ... Justin Wilson passed polesitter Ryan Briscoe early, then dominated the IndyCar Series race on Sunday at Watkins Glen International to give team owner Dale Coyne his first victory after 25 years of trying. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Wilson wins at the Glen Jul 6, 2009
WATKINS GLEN After 25 years, Dale Coyne finally knows what it's like to win a race. After a quarter century of trying as both an owner and a driver 558 entries in all Justin Wilson gave him that breakthrough victory on Sunday with a dominant performance at Watkins Glen International. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Bruins' Hunwick files for arbitration Jul 6, 2009
Auto racing At long last, Coyne team posts 1st win Justin Wilson won the IndyCar Series race at Watkins Glen International, giving Dale Coyne Racing its first victory since the team was formed in 1984 by dominating the Camping World Grand Prix. Wilson started on the front row alongside polesitter Ryan Briscoe of Team Penske, beating him by nearly five seconds. (Boston Globe)
Morning Leadoff Jul 6, 2009
ABC - IRL, Camping World Grand Prix, at Watkins Glen, N.Y.. AVP VOLLEYBALL. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
England's Wilson wins c in New York Jul 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, July 5 (Xinhua) -- England's Justin Wilson won the IndyCar Grand Prix of Watkins Glen on Sunday. Wilson, who claimed his first IndyCar victory in Detroit last year, moved past Australian pole-sitter Ryan Briscoe on the third lap and kept the edge the rest of the way to win by 4. (Xinhuanet, China)
Auto Racing Notebook: Briscoe wins IRL top spot at Glen Jul 5, 2009
A week after spinning out at Richmond and losing the IndyCar Series points lead, Briscoe won his second consecutive pole at Watkins Glen International in New York. He turned a lap yesterday in 1:28. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sports Watch Jul 5, 2009
Briscoe on Watkins Glen pole. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) - One week after spinning out at Richmond and losing the IndyCar Series points lead, Ryan Briscoe won his second straight pole at Watkins Glen International. (FOX19.com, OH)
Report: Turkoglu, Raptors agree on deal Jul 5, 2009
Ryan Briscoe won the pole for the Indy Racing League s Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International. Anselmo Moreno retained his WBA bantamweight title with a split decision over Mahyar Monshipour in Poitiers, France. (Boston Globe)
Long's record suspension reduced to eight races Jun 19, 2009
"If I can keep stuff like that going, then maybe $200,000 is in sight. The next thing to do is to stand outside the racetrack with my helmet and beg for change. I'm not above doing it, either.'' Long, who competed in 23 races between 2000 and 2006, bought the engine from longtime builder Ernie Elliott and said all the paperwork showed it was within NASCAR specifications. It malfunctioned May 15 during practice for the All-Star race, prompting NASCAR's inspection. Long could have loaded up his... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
a zombie poem Jun 16, 2009
18-19 Jun 2009, Watkins Glen, New York. 26-28 Jun 2009: Buffalo, New York. (Harper's Magazine)
#32 WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
32 WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - New York Post ... 32 WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK ... In the beginning of any visit, there was and is the Watkins Glen State Park, the 400-foot Ice Age-era gorge that attracts hikers all summer long. The main entrance to the park is from the bottom, right downtown; it's a fun -- and crowded -- hike up (nysparks. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
#73 ITHACA, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
Sample the region's best varietals at the Wine Festival (July 17-19) in Watkins Glen or hang out with "Twilight Zone" heads at the Rod Serling Conference (September 2-3). HOT TIP Need one for the road. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
NOTEBOOK: NASCAR unveils emergency texting May 14, 2009
Besides Darlington and Homestead-Miami, ISC owns and/or operates Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Michigan International Speedway, Richmond International Raceway, Auto Club Speedway of Southern California, Kansas Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway, Chicagoland Speedway, Martinsville Speedway and Watkins Glen International. The Fan Text Messaging Service is also being used by several professional and college teams, as well as at events such as the Super Bowl, BCS... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Watkins Glen still running on all cylinders May 7, 2009
Watkins Glen - still running on all cylinders - Wire Services - Motors- nbcsports ... Watkins Glen - still running on all cylinders ... WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) -Craig Rust had good reason to smile as he spoke. (MSNBC -- Sports)
International Speedway Corporation Announces Executive Changes Apr 15, 2009
The Company owns and/or operates 13 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities, including Daytona International Speedway in Florida (home of the Daytona 500); Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama; Michigan International Speedway located outside Detroit; Richmond International Raceway in Virginia; Auto Club Speedway of Southern California(SM) near Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona; Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
GAINING SPEED: Gordon wins, gets Sprint Cup momentum Apr 7, 2009
The driver who is helping George and Vision Racing make that climb is Hunter-Reay, who won an IndyCar race at Watkins Glen last July when he drove for Rahal Letterman Racing. Meanwhile, Dale Coyne is used to seeing his cars off the pace, but for most of Sunday's race his car was leading the field. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Briscoe holds off Hunter-Reay to win Honda GP Apr 6, 2009
Hunter-Reay, who won on the road course at Watkins Glen last year, said he didn't want to take any big chances as he chased Briscoe on the treacherous track in the waning laps. "I was thinking long term with points," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
New assessment notices for Dix, Reading go out in the mail Mar 29, 2009
Loggers, lumbermen, foresters and woodland owners from the region will gather Friday and Saturday at Watkins Glen International for the Northeastern Forest Products Expo ... "Cruise for Murder," a dinner theater production of the Lake Country Players Understudies, will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Watkins Glen International Media Center ... The center is on Franklin Street in Watkins Glen. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR greats on track and in booth at Bristol Mar 19, 2009
The driver additions cover the entire series except for the road races at Watkins Glen and Montreal. Earnhardt said driver plans for those events will be announced later. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
The Glen has a Heluva Good! race now Mar 14, 2009
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) -- NASCAR's Sprint Cup road race at Watkins Glen International this summer should be one Heluva Good ... Watkins Glen's fans primarily come from upstate New York and Pennsylvania, within a day's drive ... "It took a little time, but I think everything moved forward well," Watkins Glen International president Craig Rust said. (Concord Monitor)
Blue Devils advance to semis Feb 28, 2009
After their 60-58 loss to Watkins Glen in the IAC finals, the Blue Devils took the six days in between games to focus on winning their first sectional game in three years. Moravia would allow the Bulldogs to look like they were peaking, but then went on runs to extend the lead to double digits. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Playoff payoff? Feb 24, 2009
Last Saturday, the Blue Devils (13-5) fell to Watkins Glen by two free throws in the final seconds of overtime in the IAC championship game ... But against Watkins Glen, we were able to only put bits and pieces of a game together. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mott propels Blue Devils to finals Feb 19, 2009
Mulvaney is hoping the Blue Devils (15-4) can keep up the success as they move on to the championship game against Watkins Glen at Tompkins County Community College Saturday ... Now we are preparing for Watkins Glen, they are a very good team and it will be a good battle. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
David O'Brien's Blog Feb 18, 2009
He drove for my company team and won a race in the STP car at Watkins Glen. He is a real pleasure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chiefs take fifth at IAC tourney Feb 15, 2009
Southern Cayuga swims in the Section IV preliminaries at Watkins Glen Wednesday. WRESTLING. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Who's dumping dead calves? Reward offered for the answer Feb 12, 2009
Farm Sanctuary, a group based in Watkins Glen, New York, is offering a 2,000 reward for any information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible. "The more we found out about it, the more appalled we were with the situation," said Russ Meade, a general counsel with Farm Sanctuary. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
