GRANDSTANDS MAP

Watkins Glen International gives fans plenty of seating choices during the Go Bowling at The Glen weekend. Whether you're looking to be right near the start/finish line or want a broader view of the winding road course, there’s a grandstand that fits your style. Each location offers a different angle on the racing–whether it’s fast straights, sharp corners, or dramatic elevation changes, every seat brings you closer to the action.

Frontstretch Grandstand

Frontstretch Grandstand is located along the main straight, across from the pit lane and start/finish line. It faces northwest and provides views of the frontstretch and race starts.

Sahlen Esses Grandstand

Sahlen Esses Grandstand is positioned near the Esses section, which is the uphill sequence between Turns 2 and 4. It faces east and gives a wide view of the cars climbing through the fast curves.

Jackie Stewart Grandstand

Jackie Stewart Grandstand is situated near the Inner Loop (Bus Stop chicane) and Turn 5. It faces west, allowing spectators to see hard braking and passing into the chicane.

Riesbeck Grandstand

Riesbeck Grandstand overlooks the infield area near Turn 6. It faces north and focuses on a more technical part of the course with slower corners.

Bodine Grandstand

Bodine Grandstand is located close to Turn 11, the final corner before the main straight. It faces southeast and offers a view of cars finishing the lap and entering the frontstretch.

Argetsinger Grandstand

The Argetsinger Grandstand is near Turn 10. It faces southwest and covers high-speed cornering action just before the final turns.

Seneca Grandstand

Seneca Grandstand is positioned near Turn 1, just past the start/finish line. It faces south and is a great place to see overtakes into Turn 1 and the climb into the Esses.

General Admission (GA)

General admission viewing berms are grassy areas around the track. The most popular are near Turn 1 (facing south) and near the Inner Loop (facing west).