Watkins Glen, N.Y., June 22—Watkins Glen International (WGI) is once again among the 20 nationwide finalists in USA Today’s online Readers’ Choice competition to decide "America’s Best NASCAR Track."
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,I,C,-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,I,C-Corning) are urging area residents to vote for The Glen once a day, every day, on every Internet-capable device they have until the contest closes on Monday, July 17, at noon. In a joint statement, O’Mara and Palmesano said, "Let’s deliver our support and keep voting every day to help Watkins Glen International once again take the checkered flag as the best NASCAR track in America. It’s a great opportunity to help keep the Finger Lakes region on the national map and to show our pride in The Glen as a favorite destination for visitors from across the country, a cornerstone of our leading tourism industry, and a driving force for charity, community service, and economic development."
WGI won the designation the last time USA Today conducted the competition in 2015.
O’Mara and Palmesano noted early today that WGI is currently running in the lead for the 2017 designation.
The local legislators have long singled out The Glen for its unique contributions to American motorsports. WGI events annually generate over $200 million in economic activity across the region and account for more than 2,000 local jobs. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend in August is one of New York’s largest sporting events and attracts fans from all 50 states, as well as 16 different countries.To vote in the "Best NASCAR Track in America" competition, visit O’Mara’s Senate website (www.omara.nysenate.gov) or Palmesano on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Assemblyman-Phil-Palmesano/542051452491033, or go directly to the USA Today website: http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-nascar-track-2017/watkins-glen-international-watkins-glen-n-y/.
Voters can vote once every 24 hours from every Internet-capable device they have.
