Track alterations announced ahead of Six Hours of The Glen
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Watkins Glen International is undergoing significant changes to its track layout ahead of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. During the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge support race, a piece of curbing dislodged, prompting a reshaped racing line through the renowned "Bus Stop" chicane. This alteration may impact lap times and driver strategies during the upcoming endurance event.
- •Curbing dislodged during IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race.
- •New racing line created in the Bus Stop chicane.
- •Track is 3.4 miles long with 11 turns.
- •Changes come ahead of Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.
- 1:23 AMMotorsport.com — Ripped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Ripped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen
"A dramatic and prolonged Saturday at Watkins Glen International culminated in historic lap times and a significantly reshaped racing line through the famous "Bus Stop" chicane ahead of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. During the late stages of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge support race on the 3.4-mile, 11-turn natural terrain road course, a piece of curbing detached at the entry to ...Keep reading
"Curbing at Watkins Glen's famous Bus Stop chicane came up during the IMSA Pilot Challenge race and delayed WeatherTech SportsCar Championship qualifying, with further changes coming ahead of the race
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 1:23 AMRipped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen
A dramatic and prolonged Saturday at Watkins Glen International culminated in historic lap times and a significantly reshaped racing line through the famous "Bus Stop" chicane ahead of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. During the late stages of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge support race on the 3.4-mile, 11-turn natural terrain road course, a piece of curbing detached at the entry to ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 1:23 AMRipped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen
Curbing at Watkins Glen's famous Bus Stop chicane came up during the IMSA Pilot Challenge race and delayed WeatherTech SportsCar Championship qualifying, with further changes coming ahead of the race
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