ChampCar Supplemental Rules

Back to Back 7s at the Glen

Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, NY May 22, 2026 to May 24, 2026
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Event Snapshot

At a Glance
Dates
May 22, 2026 to May 24, 2026
Track
Watkins Glen International
Registration Times - Move-In Day
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tech Inspection Times - Move-In Day
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
New to Champ Meeting - Move-In Day
5:15 PM
Race 1 Drivers Meeting
8:00 AM
Race 2 Drivers Meeting
8:00 AM
Green Flag
Race 1: 9:00 AM
Race 2: 9:00 AM
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Garages / Pit Lane Assignments
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Important: ALL TEAMS MUST sign waiver and get wristband at Registration Office on Bronson Hill before entering track.

Weekend Schedule for Back to Back 7s at the Glen at Watkins Glen International

Important: Complete tech inspection before registration finalization and do not miss the mandatory drivers meeting.
Update your Flagtronics FT200 to firmware
Thursday Friday- Load in Day Saturday 7-Hour Endurance Race 1 Sunday 7-Hour Endurance Race 2

Thursday

May 21, 2026
3:00 PM
Pre-Staging
Trailer drop opens
Location: Lot 3

Friday- Load in Day

May 22, 2026
7:00 AM
Registration Opens
ALL TEAMS MUST sign waiver and get wristband at registration.
Location: Registration Office
8:00 AM
Garage Renters Move In
DO NOT BLOCK CR16!!!
Location: Gate 2
9:00 AM
All Entrants Move In
DO NOT BLOCK CR16!!!
Location: Gate 2
9:30 AM
Tech & Registration Begins
Location: Media Center & Times Square
12:00 PM
Test Session Driver's Meeting
Location: Times Square
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Point-by passing test session
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Open-passing test session
5:15 PM
New-to-Champ Driver & Crew Meeting
Location: Media Center
5:30 PM
Pitlane closes & Gates locked
6:00 PM
Tech & Registration Ends
LATE ARRIVALS CAN PARK AND CAMP IN LOT 3

Saturday 7-Hour Endurance Race 1

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8:00 AM
Driver's Meeting
Mandatory for all drivers
Location: Times Square
8:45 AM
Cars to grid
9:00 AM
Green Flag/Start of Endurance Race 1
4:00 PM
Checker Flag/End of Endurance Race 1
4:35 PM
Saturday Awards Ceremony
5:00 PM
Pitlane closes & Gates locked
7:00 AM
Gate 2 opens
Late arrivals can sign and get wristband
Location: Gate 2

Sunday 7-Hour Endurance Race 2

May 24, 2026
7:00 AM
Gates Open
8:00 AM
Driver's Meeting
Location: Times Square
8:45 AM
Cars to Grid
9:00 AM
Green Flag/Start of Endurance Race 2
4:00 PM
Checker Flag/End of Endurance Race 2
4:05 PM
Post Race Inspection
4:35 PM
Sunday Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM
Everyone must be off the property

Track Master Details for Watkins Glen International

Paddock
North, South, & East Paddocks
Paddock Electric
Limited - pay at gate
Pit Lane Electric
Limited along pit lane wall
Fuel on Site
Credit card pumps near garages
Restrooms / Showers
Yes / Yes
Concessions
Yes, during business hours (near fuel pumps)
Garage Rentals
Yes- $125
Gate
24-hour gate coverage beginning Friday morning
Tire Penalty Laps
3
Penalty Lap Multiplier
1.0x for races 8 hours or less

Event Special Notices

ESN 1: Don't be that guy
Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high-speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.
ESN 2: Flagtronics and Transponders
Flagtronics FT200 and Transponders are available for rent at $50 each per event weekend. Available at Race Central/Registration.
ESN 3: Helmet Inspection:
All drivers must present their helmet for inspection at Tech prior to any on-track activity. Approved helmets will receive a ChampCar annual helmet decal, which must be affixed to the left side of the helmet and clearly visible. Helmets without a current-year decal will not be permitted on track. Drivers arriving at pit-out without a decal will be sent back to their pit for inspection. Compliance decisions by ChampCar Officials are final.

Timing, Scoring, and Live Stream

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Standard ChampCar Rules

ATTENTION: All vehicles, drivers, and crew must meet the safety and equipment requirements of the 2026 BCCR. Stint maximum of 2 hours per driver with a minimum of 1 hour between stints.

NOTE: Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.

All fueling is to be completed on pitlane race day. Do not store fuel in the garages.

Race Car Tech Inspection: All teams will be required to do the Online Tech Form. The team captain will log in at https://champcar.org/register/login.php to complete the race car online tech form. The Team Captain will find a button link on the main login page. Three months before the race, the tab Submit a Tech Form will take you to an electronic form that looks just like the paper Tech Inspection form. Fill in the boxes at the top, then fill in or click on the listed point value items on your car. Save the form and you are done. At the track the Tech staff will simply check the required safety items on the car. Once the Tech staff clicks save on the safety portion of your online form, you will get your annual tech sticker and head to ChampCar registration.

Please verify your timing and scoring transponder and Flagtronics FT-200 serial numbers, and make certain to add your car class to the tech form.

Flagtronics FT200 Wireless Flagging Display: Limited quantities of units may be available to rent, with preference going to teams who request a rental online. Rental fee is $50 for the event. You may purchase your own FT200 unit at https://flagtronics.com/champcar.

Code35 will be in use at all ChampCar events. It is imperative that your FT200 unit and the GPS is mounted within the rules and that the unit is working.

Sound: Sound readings will take place throughout the weekend. All ChampCars are required to have mufflers, and not exceed 96dBa at 50ft.

Alcohol: Absolutely no alcohol may be consumed in the paddock during the day’s racing events. Alcohol may be consumed 30 minutes following the completion of on-track activity for the day.

Photo/Media Credentials: There will be a limit as to how many credentials are issued. Cut-off for event credentials is 2 weeks before event start. Please visit https://champcar.org/web/media.php.

Tech Line Requirements

  • Have all decals installed as per the BCCR. Get sponsor decal at tech.
  • Owned Flagtronics installed per BCCR and working. ChampCar will test at tech. Teams responsibility to have the correct firmware installed.
  • Owned Transponder installed and working. ChampCar will test at tech.
  • Flagtronics and Transponder rentals will be issued to teams at Tech.
  • All lights for night racing installed and working. They will be tested.
  • Electronic tech form completed.
View Full ChampCar Endurance Series Rule Book

Facility and Event Details for Watkins Glen International

ChampCar is hosting the Test-Practice session on Friday. Cost is free with entry. Required drivers meeting at noon. Remember that you must get your car through Tech and Registration during the day, make time for it during your testing sessions.

NEW LOAD-IN PROCEDURE: Garage renters - Your garage number will be chalked into your parking space. Park your trailer in your spot only. All other cars will need to park elsewhere. Do not block other parking spots.

Garage Renters will be let in the facility at 8:am on Friday through Gate 2. You will be given a parking pass with your assigned parking lane. Personal vehicles will be parked outside of the paddock. Only car and equipment transporters/trailers will be allowed in the trailer parking lanes.

No one is allowed access to the track after operations hours for any reason, i.e., running, walking, etc.

Limited power in the paddocks. See map. You must pay WGI Security personnel, they will then unlock the power pole. $50 fee to WGI security staff. These are located around the outside edge of the paddock.

Some lighting is available, but teams should bring additional lighting.

Closed-toed shoes are required on the pit lane and over the wall. Per the BCCR, no shorts are allowed in the hot pit lane.

All people that go over the pit wall must be full ChampCar Club Members. Guests may purchase a weekend membership to ChampCar at the front gate for $20. This will give you paddock and cold pit lane access. See rules for minors.

No children 18 or under on pit road. Remember, this is New York. They have some very strict rules about age restrictions for minors, these are state laws, not just track rules.

Pets allowed into the track must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Pet access is a privilege not a right. The track reserves the right to deny pet access to the property at any time.

Self-contained RV camping is allowed Friday & Saturday night in your paddock. If you want one of the 25 RV sites with hookups you must book it separately. $50 Hookup fee to WGI Security.

BBQ’s are allowed in the camping area only, provided all BBQ’s are supervised at all times, a fire extinguisher is within 15’ of the open flame, and all open flames are (at a minimum) 20’ from all race cars, fuel storage or other flammable sources.

Restroom / Showers: Yes / Yes - Located Near Camping Area on Richardson Road.

Will be open for this event.

There are local gas stations in town. They may close early in town, so plan accordingly. Used oil and petroleum waste dump is located in the garage paddock.
WGI Fuel Station Hours are: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
93 Octane Unleaded (up to 10% Ethanol)
101 Octane Unleaded (up to 10% Ethanol)
110 Octane Unleaded (up to 10% Ethanol)
112 Octane Leaded (Ethanol-free)

Some lighting is available but teams should bring additional lighting.

Unmanned aircraft systems and drones are prohibited at ChampCar Endurance events at all times.

An invoice will be sent to the team captain. Payment plans can be worked out if needed. Unpaid track damage invoices could result in a membership hold until paid. A 4% service fee will be added to credit card payments.
• Guard Rail $500.00/rail
• Guard Rail Post $200.00/each)
• SpeedyDry $35.00/bag
• Tire Wall Belt $100.00/foot
• Asphalt Damage $300.00 minimum (Asphalt repairs to gouges)
• Sand Barrel Damage $1000.00/barrel

The pitlane area gate is locked at the conclusion of the day's events. Please plan accordingly.

Gate: 24-hour gate coverage. Must have ChampCar WGI Wristband. No admission without it.

Track Maps with Corner Locations

Track Map 1
Track Map 1
Created Mar 23, 2026 10:42 AM • Last updated Mar 25, 2026 6:49 AM • Version v2.0