Registration closed August 29, 2023 8:59 AM at 2023-08-29T05:59:00-0700
Registration ends August 29, 2023 8:59 AM at 2023-08-29T05:59:00-0700
Registration opens November 21, 2022 12:00 AM at 2022-11-20T21:00:00-0800
Registration runs from November 21, 2022 12:00 AM to August 29, 2023 8:59 AM
Watkins Glen International
August 28 & 29, 2023
All Experience Level Track Drivers Welcome
Featured Marque: $50 Off 2-day entry for BMW and MINI drivers.
Join SCDA, a leader in HPDE since 1995, for a High Performance Driver Education Track Day at Watkins Glen International in 2023.
This event is open for new and experienced track drivers. Our focus is on safety, education, and quality track time to help you be your best while having fun.
About the Event:
- 4 Sessions on Track per day
- Professional Classroom Sessions
- $50 Off of a 2-day entry for MINI & BMW drivers
- Early-Bird Special: Save $30 by registering one month or more prior to the event
- We will utilize the ultra smooth and just repaved 3.4 mile LONG COURSE configuration for both days
- GARAGES are available for this Event for an additional fee
- A reminder that drivers can sign up for either a single day, or sign up for a two consecutive day event and receive a ($100) discount on entry fee!
- Watkins Glen event entry fees are $399 ($569 Novice) for a single day or only $729 ($969 Novice) for a 2-day event if you register at least one month prior to the event.
- Novice entry fee includes In car Instruction, Virtual and In-Person Classroom, Instructor for Lead-Shadow upon request
- Track Walk with corner by corner analysis of the track at the end of the day Monday with Jonathan Goring and 4 time national champion and Pirelli World Challenge Champion, SCDA president Elivan Goulart
- A limited number of arrive and drive rental Spec Miatas are available for this event
- The LITTLE SPEED SHOP will be open on the far end of the garages for tire mounting/balancing and more!
Watkins Glen, located at the southern tip of Lake Seneca in Watkins Glen, New York is one of the premier permanent road courses in North America. This first class 3.4 or 2.4 mile facility hosted the United States Grand Prix for many years, and now the track is one of two road courses that NASCAR Sprint Cup races on. This is the same track that drivers from Jeff Gordon to Jackie Stewart have driven on!
SCDA- Watkins Glen Passing Zones
RUN GROUPS AVAILABLE at Watkins Glen August 28-29:
- NOVICE: The Green Group. (Newer track drivers with no experience to limited experience, typically novice drivers spend about 5 events in the novice group. Instructors are required and will be provided for In car instruction. If desired or uncomfortable with in-car instruction depending on COVID-19, lead shadow w/ radio communication is available )
- INTERMEDIATE 1: The Blue Run Group. (Must have prior experience driving solo without an instructor, at least 5 events driving solo)
- INTERMEDIATE 2: The White Run Group. (Must have considerable road course experience and at least 20 track events)
- ADVANCED: The Red Run Group. (Highest level- years of track experience)- PASSING anywhere with a REQUIRED point-by.
Run Group Criteria:
See the comprehensive Run Group Criteria here. If you are unsure which group is the best fit, please email after registering.
Watkins Glen International Track Days & Schedule
- 2023 SCDA Watkins Glen Daily Schedule- August 28 Long course- coming soon
- 2023 SCDA Watkins Glen Daily Schedule- August 29 Long course- coming soon
Event Price:
Watkins Glen event entry fees are $429 ($599 novice drivers) retail for a single day or only $759 ($999 novice drivers) for a 2 day event.
Save $50 off a 2 DAY entry if you are driving a BMW or MINI!
Save $100 or more on 2-day entries!
Early Registration Special: Save $30 by registering before July 29th
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