Popular race car driver Geoff Bodine was inducted into Legends of The Glen on Friday afternoon. Bodine, a native of Chemung, NY, raced at Watkins Glen International from 1986 through 2000 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The third-generation drivers accomplishments at Watkins Glen International include three Top-5s and his eventual final win in the series, which came in 1996. Bodine also competed at Watkins Glen International in NASCARs Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series, as well as the IROC Series, among other touring series during a career that spanned more than four decades. In 2012, the Green Grandstand was renamed the Bodine Grandstand in recognition of contributions to The Glen by Geoff and younger brothers Todd and Brett. Since 2008, Watkins Glen International has selected drivers from all racing backgrounds to the elite class known as The Legends of The Glen. Last years inductees included: Former sports car and Formula 1 great Derek Bell; sportscar legend Scott Pruett; and James Hunt, who was inducted posthumously.( WGI )
