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Watkins Glen International Partners With New York State STOP-DWI to
Encourage Teens to Make Smart Choices Behind the Wheel
Students from Watkins Glen High School can take the pledge not to drink and drive
and win a special Prom Night Experience
WATKING GLEN, N.Y. (May 10, 2023) – Watkins Glen International and New York State STOP-DWI are teaming up to create a special VIP Prom Experience for local students. The track announced today that three lucky couples from Watkins Glen High School who take the pledge against drinking and driving could win a ride to and from prom in a Watkins Glen International official pace car this Saturday, May 13.
In addition to the prom night transportation, those three couples will also win a dinner for two at the Harbor Hotel and a pace car ride around the famed 3.45-mile road course.
“Supporting and growing our local community is something we always strive to do here at Watkins Glen International,” said Michael Printup, President of Watkins Glen International. “By partnering with New York State STOP-DWI, we’re not only able to encourage the young adults of Watkins Glen High School to make empowered choices, but also give them a one-of-a-kind experience on a momentous evening.”
The New York State STOP-DWI program is available in all counties in New York and seeks to reduce alcohol and drug-related driving injuries and fatalities. The organization provides extensive education for schools and community groups on the dangers of driving while intoxicated, as well as training for professionals, support for victims, and other various videos, tools and resources.
“The New York State STOP-DWI Foundation is happy to be given the opportunity to partner with Watkins Glen International who is providing this great VIP experience and helping to spread awareness about impaired driving,” said New York State STOP-DWI Outreach Coordinator Sheryl Hutton. “We want to make sure these teenagers are creating positive memories. Spreading awareness of the dangers of impaired driving helps the teens to know if something goes wrong and they need a ride that they can call someone or use the STOP DWI APP to find a way to get home safely. Riding with someone that is impaired has the same dangers as driving impaired. They want to make sure that whoever they are in the vehicle with is sober when driving. A parent may not be happy with the decision a teen makes to drink or get impaired, but no parents ever want to get that call that there has been a tragic crash.”
Watkins Glen International and New York State STOP-DWI previously teamed up in 2020 to promote safe driving for fans and are expanding that message to the local students at Watkins Glen High School.
“We are excited to partner with Watkins Glen International to promote a safe prom season,” said Watkins Glen High School Principal Kyle Colunio. “The opportunity to provide an exhilarating experience for students attending the Watkins Glen High School prom is unique and will provide memories that will last a lifetime.”
Students at Watkins Glen High School can enter for a chance to win the VIP Prom Experience by signing up when purchasing tickets to the 2023 Prom and signing the pledge document.
For more details about Watkins Glen International, including schedules and ticketing information for the upcoming IMSA and NASCAR race weekends, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit TheGlen.com.
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.
2023 Watkins Glen International Schedule
June 2-4 – SCCA Majors Super Tour
June 8-11 – Historic Sportscar Racing
June 22-25 – IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
July 6-9 – Cayuga Health Finger Lakes Wine Festival
August 16-20 – NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen
September 7-10 – Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix
2023 Watkins Glen International NASCAR Weekend Schedule
August 18 – General Tire 100 at The Glen – ARCA Menards Series Race
August 19 – NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
August 20 – Go Bowling at The Glen – NASCAR Cup Series Race
About NASCAR
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty’s Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).
