GVC Event:
Opening Day at Watkins Glen
Opening Day at Watkins Glen Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
LocationSee Description for Rendezvous Locations
2026-Apr-11 09:002026-Apr-11 16:00America/New_YorkOpening Day at Watkins Glen As is tradition to mark the 'official' beginning of track season, join us for a casual drive down to Watkins Glen before we embark on our annual fun laps around the historic racing circuit.
Join one of our groups departing from Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse to cannonball down to the Glen, or meet us there at 12 noon!
GVC BMW CCA has a specifically reserved time slot at the Glen to be on track at 12:30 pm.
See Description for Rendezvous LocationsGenesee Valley BMW Car Club
As is tradition to mark the 'official' beginning of track season, join us for a casual drive down to Watkins Glen before we embark on our annual fun laps around the historic racing circuit.
GVC BMW CCA has a specifically reserved time slot at the Glen to be on track at 12:30 pm. We strongly encourage everyone to secure their tickets as soon as possible to help ensure a smooth and timely entry on event day.
Please follow this link to purchase your ticket to drive the track. It is $30 per car.
See rally point locations below for Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse:
Click here for detailed rendezvous locations and departure times!
All are welcome to meet us at right at WGI as well at noon! We'll be taking back roads to WGI to avoid traffic, and can all merge together upon arrival.
All groups shall arrive at 12 NOON!
Entry to the Watkins Glen International will be at Gate 2. We will follow signage for 'GROUPS' and they will stage us before our laps.
After our laps feel free to join us at the Grist Iron Brewery + Restaurant - or explore one of the many other excellent options in the Finger Lakes.
Please contact me with any questions!
Andrew Altoft, Social Chair
AndrewGVCBMW@gmail.com
585-944-5024