Sahlen’s, Watkins Glen International Celebrate 20 Years
Of Six Hours of The Glen Partnership
From driver to sponsor, Joe Sahlen’s passion for
Racing is on display at The Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 23, 2022) – Hot dog! A partnership that began when the Sahlen Packing Company took over the entitlement sponsorship of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen in 2003 is marking two decades this weekend as Watkins Glen International hosts one of the most anticipated sports car races on the calendar.
Joe Sahlen, President of the five-generation family business that produces high-quality meat products, drove for his own Team Sahlen racing team in Grand-Am from 2006-2013, and competed himself in the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.
“It’s rare to have a partner as dedicated to the product on the track, as well as the fan experience off the track, as Joe Sahlen is,” said Watkins Glen International president Michael Printup. “We truly appreciate everything the Sahlen family and Sahlen Packing Company has contributed to racing at The Glen over the past two decades and we are honored to have them as part of our family.”
The Buffalo-based Sahlen Packing Company Inc. has been in business for more than 150 years and recently introduced a new product that will also be available to fans attending this weekend’s races in person – the Grilled For You Pork & Beef Smokehouse Hot Dogs, which are ready to heat and eat in just minutes. Sahlen’s grills the hot dogs for you to provide quick and easy meals and snacks on-the-go, while still providing the smokehouse flavor and signature snap of a Sahlen’s hot dog – all without you having to fire up the grill.
“It’s great to have ties with such a historic racing venue like Watkins Glen International,” said Joe Sahlen. “At Sahlen’s, we share a lot of the same qualities and values as the track, along with a passionate customer base. Innovation is key in both of our industries and with our new Grilled For You Hot Dogs, we’re making it easier for customers to enjoy our dogs without the need for heating up the grill and helping food service operators speed up their kitchen prep and serve time.”
Sahlen’s representatives will join in the pre-race festivities for the six-hour endurance race featuring an impressive 49-car field that includes some of the most famous names in racing such as Jimmie Johnson, Sebastian Bourdais, Ricky Taylor, Jordan Taylor, Andy Lally. and Jarett Andretti.
Members of the Sahlen family will serve as the Grand Marshal, giving the command for the field to fire their engines. And Kerri Zwirelein – the Director of Bakery, Deli, Prepared Food for Tops Markets – will be the honorary starter and will wave the green flag for the start of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.
The Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen caps off the weekend on Sunday, beginning at 10:40 a.m. To purchase race tickets, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit TheGlen.com.
Additionally, fans at home can experience flag-to-flag coverage on Peacock in the U.S. and IMSA.com/TVLive elsewhere. USA Network picks up live coverage at 2 p.m. and continues through the race finish.
About Watkins Glen International
Located within five hours and 300 miles of 25 percent of the U.S. population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, four-times voted “Best NASCAR Track” by readers of USA Today. Keep up with The Glen on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For tickets, camping, and additional information, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit www.TheGlen.com and get all of the latest information by downloading the NASCAR tracks app at www.theglen.com/nascar-tracks-app.
2022 Watkins Glen International Schedule
April 9-10 – Opening Weekend
May 20-22 – Ferrari Challenge North America
June 3-5 – SCCA Majors Super Tour
June 23-26 – IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
July 7-10 – Finger Lakes Wine Festival; Masters Historic Racing Weekend
July 21-24 – GT World Challenge America
August 17-21 – NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen
September 8-11 – Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix
October 28-29 - Finger Lakes Beer Festival Presented by Chemung Canal Trust Co.
2022 Watkins Glen International NASCAR Weekend Schedule
August 19 – General Tire Delivers 100 at The Glen – ARCA Menards Series Race
August 20 – NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
August 21 – Go Bowling at The Glen – NASCAR Cup Series Race
