Throwback Thursday: Racing in the streets of Watkins Glen - Racer
He traded in his Duesenberg for an MG TC so he could join the Sports Car Club of America, and began reading everything he could about the fledgling sport. Using the 6. 6-mile course that Argetsinger laid out on the rug of his family living room, 23 cars competed in a four-lap Junior Prix and an eight-lap Grand Prix, which were the first sports car races in the United States following World War II.... While the accident halted the race – and ended street racing in Watkins Glen – Argetsinger’s dream was not diminished. The circuit hosted its first professional race, for NASCAR’s premier series, in 1957, and attracted international stars with Formula Libre races in 1959 and 1960. Argetsinger realized his ultimate dream in 1961 with the United States Grand Prix,... and the International Speedway Corporation – began running the circuit in 1984, and will again serve as gracious host of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen next weekend. Source: www.racer.com
