Found this on www.theglen.com
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As the United States prepares for the return of Formula One to Indianapolis,
Watkins Glen, America's original home to the U.S. Grand Prix, will be
hosting a Formula One reunion, September 8-10.
The Formula One reunion will have competitors racing from the New York
Governor's Cup on Sunday of the Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins
Glen, organized by the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA).
In addition to the Formula One reunion, the weekend's schedule includes a
"Lotus Clash" headline event on Saturday. The Lotus Clash will commemorate
the 30th anniversary of Emerson Fittipaldi's first career F1 victory driving
a Lotus at Watkins Glen in the U.S. Grand Prix.
General Admission tickets are good for seating in the Pit Terrace or any
grandstand, witness classic racing at Watkins Glen, the Zippo U.S. Vintage
Grand Prix, It Gets Better with Age...
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Tuesday08/29/00
WIN A PACE CAR RIDE WITH WORLD CHAMPION SIR JACK BRABHAM ON ZIPPO WEEKEND AT
WATKINS GLEN
Watkins Glen, NY (August 29, 2000) - Watkins Glen International announced
today that Formula One World Champion driver, Sir Jack Brabham, will be
giving pace car rides to five lucky ticket buyers for the Zippo U.S. Vintage
Grand Prix weekend.
Anyone purchasing tickets for the Zippo weekend, Sept. 8-10, will be
automatically registered to win. The winners will be drawn on Thursday,
Sept. 7, and will be contacted by the Watkins Glen staff.
Jack Brabham, co-Grand Marshal for the Zippo event, is a three-time Formula
One World Champion. Better known as "Sir" Jack Brabham, his name is
synonymous with Grand Prix motor racing and he is the only driver in history
to be knighted by the Queen of England for his services to motor sport.
With championships in 1959, 1960 and 1966, Brabham is still the only person
in Formula One to have won a world title in a car of his own construction -
the BT19 - which he drove to victory in 1966.
"This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a lucky fan to ride
around a World Champion race circuit with a three-time World Champion
driver," said Roger Curtis, General Manager of Marketing & Sales for WGI.
The Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen features a Formula One
reunion with nearly 40 historical Formula One cars expected to attend.
Tickets for the Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand Prix are now available. For ticket,
camping, or additional information, contact the Watkins Glen ticket office
at 607-535-2481 or visit the official website at www.theglen.com .
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Tuesday08/22/00
FORMULA ONE GREATS - JACK BRABHAM & EMERSON FITTIPALDI RETURNING TO WATKINS
GLEN FOR FORMULA ONE REUNION
Watkins Glen, NY (August 22, 2000) Watkins Glen International announced
today that World Champions Emerson Fittipaldi and Sir Jack Brabham will be
returning to Watkins Glen for the September 8-10 Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand
Prix. Brabham and Fittipaldi will be serving as Co-Grand Marshals for the
Formula One reunion event. This year's Zippo weekend features a Formula One
reunion with several significant cars coming from around the world to
participate.
"Watkins Glen is particularly pleased to welcome back two of the greatest
names in motorsports," said track president Bryan R. Sperber. "The Zippo
U.S. Vintage Grand Prix has become one of this country's most celebrated
vintage motorsport events. This year's Formula One reunion is only enhanced
by the attendance of Sir Jack and Emerson Fittipaldi. The Glen will once
again return to the great F1 days as we host an entire weekend that now
features some of the greatest cars and drivers in history."
Emerson Fittipaldi, World Champion in '72 and '74, will be celebrating the
30th anniversary of his win in the 1970 Grand Prix at Watkins Glen driving a
Lotus 72. The very same car is scheduled to make the trip across the
Atlantic for a reunion of its own with the legendary driver.
"For me, 1970 was not only the first time I came to Watkins Glen, but it was
the first time I came to the United States. I remember there was a lot of
excitement , and I was under a lot of pressure," said Fittipaldi. "For sure,
Watkins Glen was the beginning of my Grand Prix career. It was a very
important win, my first win, and I have great memories of Watkins Glen. I
love the place, I love the people."
Jack Brabham, co-Grand Marshal for the Zippo event, is a three-time Formula
One World Champion. Better known as "Sir" Jack Brabham, his name is
synonymous with Grand Prix motor racing and he is the only driver in history
to be knighted by the Queen of England for his services to motor sport.
"I enjoyed myself racing at Watkins Glen. It was a lovely circuit to drive
on," said Sir Jack Brabham, a three-time World Champion. "It's a pity they
couldn't have continued the Grand Prix, all the drivers used to enjoy coming
there. When we raced there it was as good as any circuit we raced on."
With championships in 1959, 1960 and 1966, Brabham is still the only person
in Formula One to have won a world title in a car of his own construction -
the BT19 - which he drove to victory in 1966.
Both Fittipaldi and Brabham competed in the U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen.
Sir Jack's best finish at The Glen was third in 1965, finishing behind Dan
Gurney and race winner Graham Hill.
Fittipaldi and Brabham are both scheduled to participate in Fan Forums
during the Zippo weekend. Fittipaldi is scheduled to handle questions from
fans on Saturday, September 9 at noon in the Pit Terrace grandstand. Brabham
will be in the Pit Terrace grandstand for Q & A with fans on Sunday,
September 10, also at noon.
Tickets for the Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand Prix are now available. For ticket,
camping, or additional information, contact the Watkins Glen ticket office
at 607-535-2481 or visit The Glen's official website at www.theglen.com .
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Looks like a fantastic weekend, not to be missed!!
Ross
