One of the biggest highlights of this track is the section that goes from the back straight through the chicane to the banked right hand Outer Loop. With dramatic elevation changes and narrow width, the track has seen numerous thrilling battles over the years. Established in 1956 in a hilly area with lots of nature, the track features a high-speed layout for the first half, while the second half adopts a technical layout with a succession of tight turns. Situated approximately 260 miles northwest of New York City, nearly in the center of the New York state, Watkins Glen International is among the most historic tracks in the U.S.You will be able to choose between two different layouts: Watkins Glen Long Course and the Watkins Glen Short Course. Watkins Glen International has been added to our list of race tracks.