Watkins Glen International has chosen to honor the region in which it is located by naming the Sunday, August 12 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen. The historic road course is one aspect of the popular tourist destination that includes a variety of state parks and is New York’s largest wine producing region. Located at the southern tip of Seneca Lake, The Glen and the region’s history and future are inexplicably interwoven. Selecting the name of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series reflects Watkins Glen International’s appreciation for its surroundings. ‘We value the support of our neighbors annually and felt naming our NASCAR Sprint Cup Series the Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen is the best way to display our appreciation,’ Michael Printup, Watkins Glen International President expressed. ‘It shows the respect we feel toward our fans, neighbors and fellow tourist attractions.’(WGI)(7-31-2012)
