8.9.14 - “Guest Viewpoint: WGI shows it’s an economic engine”
by Watkins Glen International President Michael Printup
Watkins Glen International’s largest event of the year, NASCAR weekend, will attract over 100,000 people from the Northeast and Canada to the Finger Lakes. These fans will enjoy the region’s restaurants, hotels, tourist attractions, and wineries. WGI produces an annual economic impact of $204 million, including $40 million in federal, state, and local taxes, and has employed thousands of local seasonal workers. WGI remains committed to being one of the best road course facilities in North America, and it starts by providing a safe and enjoyable experience for the best fans in Motorsports.”