Watkins Glen Collection

Formula One Championship, Rd 15, United States Grand Prix East, Watkins Glen, USA, 2 October 1977
James Hunt (GBR) celebrates his win in Victory Lane with his McLaren M26, a cigarette, a beer, and a Penthouse Pet. Formula One Championship, Rd 15, United States Grand Prix East, Watkins Glen, USA

Formula One World Championship: World Champion Mario Andretti Lotus 79 took pole position but retired from the race
World Champion Mario Andretti (USA) Lotus 79 took pole position but retired from the race on lap 26 with a blown engine. United States Grand Prix (East), Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 1 October 1978

Formula One World Championship: Fifth placed Jacky Ickx sits on the pit wall beside his Ferrari 312B2 during practice
Fifth placed Jacky Ickx (BEL) sits on the pit wall beside his Ferrari 312B2 during practice. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 8 October 1972. BEST IMAGE

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Brian Redman (GBR) drove a fourth entered Shadow DN1, but was disqualified on lap six for receiving a bump start in the pits. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 7 October 1973. BEST IMAGE

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Jody Scheckter (RSA) Tyrrell 007 finished sixth. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 5 October 1975. BEST IMAGE

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Eighth placed Clay Regazzoni (SUI) BRM P160E carries a sticker on his helmet promoting Clay's Pub. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1973

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Outgoing World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72D ended the season with a sixth place finish. It was his last drive for the Lotus team

USA, New York, Finger Lakes Region, Watkins Glen, Seneca Lake Pier, summer

Formula One World Championship: USA Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, USA, 2 October 1966
Jochen Rindt (AUT) Cooper T81, 2nd place. USA Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, USA, 2 October 1966

Formula One World Championship: United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1979
John Watson (GBR) McLaren M29 finished the race in sixth position. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1979. BEST IMAGE

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John Watson (GBR) replaced the late Mark Donohue (USA) in the Penske PC1, and finished ninth in the final race of the season. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 5 October 1975. BEST IMAGE

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Alastair Caldwell (NZL) McLaren Team Manager (Left) watches seventh placed James Hunt (GBR) being strapped in to his Lowenbrau liveried McLaren M26 during practice

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The damaged guardrail and front end of the Ensign N176 of Jacky Ickx (BEL), which pitched into the guardrail on lap 15, ripping the car in two and caught fire

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John Watson (GBR) replaced the late Mark Donohue (USA) in the Penske PC1, and finished ninth in the final race of the season. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 5 October 1975. BEST IMAGE

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Chris Amon (NZL) Tyrrell 005 was withdrawn from the meeting with the rest of the Tyrrell team following the tragic fatal accident of Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell during Saturday morning practice

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Bruno Giacomelli (ITA) Alfa Romeo 179 took pole position and led the race before retiring with an electrical problem on lap 32

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Lotus mechanics refuel the Lotus 81 of Mario Andretti (USA) at the pit lane exit. Mario finished his last race for Lotus with a sixth place finish

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Patrick Depailler (FRA) Tyrrell P34, who finished fourteenth, sits in the pits with team mate Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Tyrrell P34, who finished the race in sixteenth position

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Outgoing World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72D ended the season with a sixth place finish. It was his last drive for the Lotus team

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Denny Hulme (NZL) McLaren M19A retired on lap 48 after spinning out on oil. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 3 October 1971. BEST IMAGE

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Race winner Alan Jones (AUS) Williams is interviewed on the podium. United States Grand Prix (East), Rd14, Watkins Glen, New York State, USA. 5 October 1980

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Pole sitter Jacky Ickx (BEL) Ferrari 312B finished fourth in the race. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 4 October 1970. BEST IMAGE

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Jean-Pierre Jarier (FRA) March 731 was classified in eleventh place despite crashing out on the final lap of the race. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 7 October 1973. BEST IMAGE

2014 Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Watkins Glen
26-28 June, 2014, Watkins Glen, New York USA ©2014 Scott R LePage LAT Photo USA

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Jackie Stewart (GBR) BMR P83 retired on lap 54 with a blown engine. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 2 October 1966

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Race winner Alan Jones (AUS), Williams FW07B. United States Grand Prix (East), Rd14, Watkins Glen, New York State, USA. 5 October 1980. BEST IMAGE

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Race winner Alan Jones (AUS) Williams holds aloft his winner's trophy. United States Grand Prix (East), Rd14, Watkins Glen, New York State, USA. 5 October 1980

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Carlos Reutemann (ARG) (Centre) and his Brabham team mate Carlos Pace (BRA) (Right) sit in the golf buggy during a round of golf

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Teddy Mayer (USA) McLaren Team Owner (Centre) with John Barnard (GBR) Project Four Designer (Right). United States Grand Prix (East), Rd14, Watkins Glen, New York State, USA. 5 October 1980

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John Watson (GBR) McLaren M29 finished the race in sixth position. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1979

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Jacques Laffite (FRA) Ligier JS5 retired from the race on lap 35 with a broken suspension. United States Grand Prix East, Rd15, Watkins Glen, USA, 10 October 1976. BEST IMAGE

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Longines timing monitors in the pits. United States Grand Prix (East), Rd14, Watkins Glen, New York State, USA. 5 October 1980

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Vic Elford (GBR) Cooper T86B retired on lap seventy-two with a broken camshaft. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 6 October 1968

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Lucien Bianchi (BEL) Cooper-BRM T86B, DNF. USA Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, USA, 6 October 1968

2014 Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Watkins Glen
26-28 June, 2014, Watkins Glen, New York USA 30, Ludovico Manfredi, L2, M, Elan DP-02 ©2014 Scott R LePage LAT Photo USA

2014 Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Watkins Glen
26-28 June, 2014, Watkins Glen, New York USA ©2014 Scott R LePage LAT Photo USA

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Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72D retired from the season finale on lap 18 with suspension damaged caused by a succession of tyre problems. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 8 October 1972

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Race winner Alan Jones (AUS) Williams FW07. United States Grand Prix (East), Rd14, Watkins Glen, New York State, USA. 5 October 1980

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Sixth placed Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Ferrari 312T2 sits on the jacks in the pits during practice. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 2 October 1977

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Warwick Brown (AUS) Wolf Williams FW05 finished fourteenth in his first and only Grand Prix. United States Grand Prix East, Rd15, Watkins Glen, USA, 10 October 1976

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Jacques Laffite (FRA) Ligier JS5 retired from the race on lap 35 with a broken suspension. United States Grand Prix East, Rd15, Watkins Glen, USA, 10 October 1976. BEST IMAGE

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Patrick Depailler (FRA) Tyrrell P34, who finished fourteenth, sits in the pits. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 2 October 1977. BEST IMAGE

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Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FRA) Renault RS01 retired from the race on lap 31 with a broken alternator. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 2 October 1977. BEST IMAGE

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A record breaking 100, 000 crowd braved the bitterly cold conditions to watch the race. United States Grand Prix East, Rd15, Watkins Glen, USA, 10 October 1976. BEST IMAGE

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Race winner Alan Jones (AUS), Williams. United States Grand Prix (East), Rd14, Watkins Glen, New York State, USA. 5 October 1980. BEST IMAGE

2015 Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Watkins Glen
25-27 June, 2015, Watkins Glen, New York USA 16, Austin Versteeg, L1, Elan DP-02 ©2015, Jake Galstad LAT Photo USA

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Race winner James Hunt (GBR) McLaren Cosworth M23 in the pits prior to the race. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, United States Grand Prix East, Watkins Glen, USA, 10 October 1976. BEST IMAGE

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John Watson (GBR) Penske (Right) enjoys a bite to eat. United States Grand Prix East, Rd15, Watkins Glen, USA, 10 October 1976

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"Watkins Glen: A Historic Venue for Formula One Championship Races" In the heart of the picturesque Finger Lakes Region in New York, lies Watkins Glen - a place that holds immense significance in the world of motorsports. On 2nd October 1977, this iconic circuit hosted the United States Grand Prix East as part of the Formula One World Championship. The anticipation was high as Mario Andretti, driving his Lotus 79, secured pole position. However, luck wasn't on his side that day as he retired from the race on lap 26 due to a blown engine. Despite this setback, Andretti would go on to become the World Champion later that season. During practice sessions leading up to the race, Jacky Ickx could be seen sitting pensively on the pit wall beside his Ferrari 312B2. The fifth-placed driver showcased determination and focus amidst intense competition. Emerson Fittipaldi's victory in only his fourth Grand Prix at Watkins Glen brought him not just glory but also a posthumous World Championship crown. His triumph added another chapter to Watkins Glen's rich history in hosting memorable races. Beyond its association with Formula One racing, Watkins Glen is renowned for its natural beauty. Seneca Lake Pier offers breathtaking views during summer months when visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls along its shores while immersing themselves in nature's tranquility. Even outside of racing events, it has left an indelible mark on drivers' lives. Clay Regazzoni proudly carried a sticker promoting Clays Pub on his helmet during one race where he finished eighth - showcasing how deeply connected these racers were with their personal passions beyond their profession. Since its inception in 1966 until today, Watkins Glen continues to captivate fans worldwide with thrilling races and unforgettable moments etched into Formula One history books. It remains an integral part of the prestigious Formula One World Championship calendar even after decades.