SILICONSKY Twin 7's at the Glen
Event Snapshot
Race 2: 9:00 AM
Contacts
andrea.chisek@champcar.org
434.363.8166
bill.strong@champcar.org
434.300.8202
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Weekend Schedule
Thursday • May 21, 2026
Friday- Load in Day • May 22, 2026
Saturday 7-Hour Endurance Race 1 • May 23, 0006
Sunday 7-Hour Endurance Race 2 • May 24, 2026
ChampCar Official Partners
Event Special Notices
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.
Flagtronics FT200 and Transponders are available for rent at $50 each per event weekend. Available at Race Central/Registration.
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.
Track Master Details
2790 County Route 16. Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3.450 mi (5.552 km)
11
North, South, & East Paddocks
Limited - pay at gate
Limited along pit lane wall
Credit card pumps near garages
Yes / Yes
Yes, during business hours (near fuel pumps)
Yes- $125
24-hour gate coverage beginning Friday morning
10
1.0x for races 8 hours or less
Facility and Event Details
Trailer drop-off and staging opens Thursday at 3 in Lot 3. Track entry will be Friday at 8 am for garage renters and 9 am for everyone else. See 'Camping/RV Hookups' for more information on RV sites.
No one is allowed access to the track after operations hours for any reason, i.e., running, walking, etc.
Friday Load In - Facility entry registration and waiver signing will take place at the "Registration Building" on the corner of Old Bronson Hill Road and County Route 16.
Google Map - https://maps.app.goo.gl/x7BsCYFvGfNATfGn9
Once inside the facilities, Team captains will handle car registration in the Media Center.
All Weekend membership payments will be handled by ChampCar staff at the front gate. $20 for non-members. CASH OR CARD.
The pit lane area gate is locked at the end of the day's events. Please plan accordingly.
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. Camping spots are first-come-first-served. If you want one of the 25 RV sites with hookups you must find security on your way into the track or once parked in your spot (do not call the track ahead of time). $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
Gate: 24-hour gate coverage. Must have ChampCar WGI Wristband. No admission without it.
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.
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