Catch the Glen at Atlantic City Motorsports Show

By admin January 9, 2008

Lindsay Clynne Will Represent WGI in Ms. Motorsports 2008 Pageant
Race Tickets Will Be On Sale at The Show

Watkins Glen, NY — Watkins Glen International will join a wide variety of automotive exhibiters at the 23rd Annual Motorsports Racing Car Show being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ, January 18-20, 2008. The historic road course will feature its NASCAR Nationwide Series show car as well as one from the IndyCar® Series at its display. Lindsay Clynne, a regular national anthem singer at The Glen, will represent WGI in the Ms. Motorsports 2008 pageant on Saturday, January 19.

Fans that visit the WGI display will have several ways to feed their need for racing. First, they can get up-close and personal with the #33 Camping World show car driven by Kevin Harvick and Cale Gale in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the #7 Motorola Andretti Green Racing IndyCar Series show car driven by Danica Patrick. Second, they can hop into one of two racing simulators and challenge the twists and turns of The Glen just like their favorite NASCAR driver. Third, they can pick-up the most up-to-date information about The Glen and speak to several WGI staff members about the upcoming season. Finally, Ms. Motorsports 2008 contestant Lindsay Clynne will make appearances throughout the weekend. The booth will be open to fans 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday, January 18, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Saturday, January, 19, and 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 20. Fans will be able to find the booth just inside the main entrance. The price of admission at the show is $15 for a one-day pass and $34 for a weekend pass.

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Thompson Faces Bright Future for ’08 and Beyond

By admin January 9, 2008

Thompson, CT — The sound of racecar engines has been replaced by the roar of bulldozers, graders, cranes, front end loaders, post hole diggers and cement trucks at the Thompson International Speedway. All of this activity at the historic race track is part of a major improvement program that will feature all new lighting for the race track, the main pit area and midway.

Musco Lighting Company, a world leader in outdoor lighting, has now added Thompson Speedway to its impressive list of clients. The Iowa based lighting company has provided spectacular lighting for super speedways, ball parks, stadiums and other outdoor venues around the world. The engineering department at Musco Lighting Co. provided the design specifications for the installation of each of the 187 , 1500 watt light fixtures that will turn night into day at the Thompson facility. The actual installation was done by Gagnon Electrical Company of Newington, CT. Gagnon is an experienced installer of the Musco Lighting Systems.

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