Fire strikes Glen Club at WGI March 6, 2007 http://www.star-gazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070306/UPDATE/303060013 Star-Gazette WATKINS GLEN Firefighters in Schuyler County were battling a fire late tonight at the Glen Club at Watkins Glen International racetrack in the town of Dix. Although information was sketchy , flames were visible from nearby roads, but media was not allowed onto the WGI property. County Route 16, which was once part of the original road course and goes by the WGI grounds, was still open although state police directing traffic were questioning motorists about their destinations. Mutual aid was called as Dundee volunteer firefighters were standing by at the Watkins Glen firehouse. The Glen Club is the racetracks catering facility that is also used for special parties. The tracks catering kitchens are located there. The Glen Club is located near the top of the hill after people enter the track at Gate 2. It faces the tracks Esses. The facility has expanded its schedule this winter, holding wedding receptions and other special functions. One such function was tied to the Daytona 500 last month. People paid to watch the race on large screens at the club on race day. The track reopens for the 2007 season on April 29. The first race weekend is June 8-10, the Sahlens Six Hours of the Glen. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Bummer, indeed, I like the Glen. Then, again, doesn't everything burn in New York state? At least that's what Eyewitness 7 has been telling me for years...
