TL:DR - How Cameron Argetsinger's dream realized 75+ years of racing at WGI

On this edition of TL:DR - Too Long, Didn't Read, we're joined by Kip Zeiter from the International Motor Racing Research Center to talk to us about Cameron Argetsinger's dream to bring Grand Prix racing to the United States, which got its start at Watkins Glen and has lasted for over 75 years.

This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

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00:00 Introduction and Sponsors

00:18 Meet Cameron Argetsinger: The Visionary Behind Watkins Glen

01:19 The First Race: October 2, 1948

02:08 The Evolution of Watkins Glen: 1949-1955

03:41 Building a Permanent Circuit: 1956 and Beyond

04:40 Formula 1 at Watkins Glen: A Glorious 20-Year Run

06:47 Other Notable Racing Series at Watkins Glen

07:39 IMSA and Modern Racing at Watkins Glen

11:05 Conclusion and Acknowledgements