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Watkins Glen’s International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) is set to host The Racing Legacy of A-Bay on Saturday, May 20. Motorsports historian (and Lime Rock Park public address commentator) Greg Rickes will host a 90 to 120-minute presentation to re-live history when they raced ‘round the houses in Alexandria Bay.

The Governing Council of the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) in Watkins Glen, New York has appointed Phyllisa A. DeSarno as its most recent Governing Council member.

J.C. Argetsinger is the oldest son of Cameron Argetsinger and experienced first-hand, starting as a young boy, the interactions between his father and NASCAR founder, the late Bill France Sr., as plans to bring NASCAR to Watkins Glen were unfolding those many years ago. J.C. publically shared many personal remembrances of both his father and France at a recent conversation series event held at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen.

The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) will have the exciting new 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Convertible for its 25th Anniversary sweepstakes fundraiser.

Brands Hatch Circuit, situated in the rural county of Kent, was the venue for the eighth round of the Manufacturers' Championship for prototype cars on July 30, 1967. It was the first time that Brands Hatch had been used for the series and the drivers found that it was quite different from the other continental venues that had their long sweeping curves and lengthy straights. By contrast, Brands Hatch was shorter in length, 2.7 miles, with hills and tight corners to contend with which proved a challenge to the engineers who were responsible for setting up the cars.

Dr. Lezotte's current project focuses on women's growing involvement in AutoCross - the reason's for women's participation; the methods by which women negotiate entry into a historically masculine environment; and how the AutoCross experience contributes to women's identity, self-knowledge, and empowerment.

While volunteering at the Revs Institute in Naples, Florida, Lauren Goodman encountered one of two Maseratis entered by Lucy Schell in the 1940 Indy 500.

Hannah Thompson examines the history of the NASCAR Hall of Fame from its inception in 2001 through the global pandemic, bringing into consideration why Charlotte was selected as the seat for the Hall and how the Hall has affected NASCAR and its fans.

Buz McKim's presentation explores the origins of modified stock car racing in the illegal distribution of untaxed adult beverages, or "moonshine."

The mid-1950s were witness to a change in fortunes for a few people who were lured by the growing number of sports cars coming into America from Europe. It was from this group of people that a small number of owners in and around the New York area took it upon themselves to form a club. Firstly, because they enjoyed their cars, and secondly because it was their aim to enter them into races, and hopefully win monetary prizes - something that was not possible by being a member of the Sports Car Club of America. It was decided that the club would be known as the Sports Car Owners and Drivers Association.