WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (October 13, 2026) — The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) is proud to announce Welliver as the Cocktail Reception Sponsor for the 12th Annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award Gala, an evening celebrating motorsports history, innovation, and the people who have shaped the sport.
This year’s gala will honor Tommy Hilfiger, global fashion icon and longtime motorsports enthusiast, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport of motor racing. The celebration will take place Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York.
Sponsored by Welliver, the evening’s cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the award presentation at 7 p.m. The annual gala recognizes individuals whose contributions have left a lasting impact on motorsports while raising critical support for the IMRRC’s mission to preserve, archive, and share racing history for future generations.
“We at the IMRRC are privileged to welcome Welliver as the Cocktail Hour Sponsor of the 12th annual Argetsinger Award Gala,” said IMRRC Executive Director Margaret Lawrence. “This Is a valuable partnership for the IMRRC and we look forward to working with Welliver In the future on many other community efforts.”
Established in 2014, the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award Gala honors the legacy of Cameron R. Argetsinger, who helped usher in the modern era of American road racing by organizing the first post-World War II road race in Watkins Glen, New York, on October 2, 1948. Today, the gala brings together motorsports enthusiasts, industry leaders, and dedicated supporters to celebrate the sport’s legacy while helping ensure its stories endure.
Although this year’s gala is sold out, the celebration is still open to everyone through the IMRRC’s Online Silent Auction! Visit Welcome — International Motor Racing Research Center: Cameron R. Argetsinger Award Gala to create a ReadySetAuction account and explore an exciting selection of one-of-a-kind motorsports memorabilia and unique items such as collectible racing artwork and prints, Tommy Hilfiger racing gear, a signed Zak Brown racing suit, and more!
Bidding closes October 15 at 8 p.m. Every bid supports the IMRRC’s mission to collect, preserve, and share the history of motor racing for future generations.
About Welliver: Welliver is a fifth-generation, family-owned construction firm with a legacy dating back to 1898. Offering construction management, pre-construction, general construction, and design/build services, Welliver is committed to exceptional quality, safety, and collaboration. Guided by its core values of safety, quality, value, and teamwork, the company builds lasting relationships and delivers excellence on every project.
About TOMMY HILFIGER
TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized premium lifestyle brands, welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the spirit of Americana, the brand is defined by its red, white and blue DNA, rooted in expressions that are vibrant, confident and brave. The brand’s collections celebrate “Prep made Modern,” fusing timeless classics with a fresh twist. Tommy Hilfiger offers premium quality and value to consumers worldwide under the TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS lifestyles, with a breadth of collections and products including men’s, women’s and kids’ sportswear, denim, accessories, footwear and fragrance.
Part of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], global retail sales of TOMMY HILFIGER products were approximately $9 billion in 2025, with broad distribution around the world, including its largest global flagship store at tommy.com. Connect with TOMMY HILFIGER on Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About The IMRRC: Established in 1998, The International Motor Racing Research Center is a nonprofit 501 © (3) organization dedicated to preserving, collecting, and sharing history of global motorsports through our extensive collection of artifacts, films, memorabilia, and archival materials.
Connect with the IMRRC: To keep up to date on the latest IMRRC Center news visit racingarchives.org or connect on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.