25 Years at Speed The Watkins Glen Story with Brock Yates

[@damage98]

its moving to hear sir Jackie speak about the Glen never knowing that F. Cevert, RIP, would lose his life there, ending Sir Jackie's career prematurely. watching any historic racing video you know those tragic moments are lurking within the content, but love of motor racing inevitably overcomes the apprehension. 'Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.'

[@rickearl8018]

Learned a lot about the fantastic racing history in the Glen, thanks!

[@lindakurzin6194]

Fantastic video. Someday I hope to get there.

[@gtracer6629]

I raced there in SCCA & IMSA Camel GT series. We also raced one year in the Trans Am. Could be a very challenging track. It made you earn your victory.

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

haven't seen this one before Excellent Excellent video and tons of memories

[@russbellew6378]

Fantastic video! Thanks very much for the upload. I attended many races at the Glen, beginning with the 1961 Formula One race. We parked on an approach road. As we walked, I heard what I thought were nearby angry bees. It was the sound of those 1.5 liter race engines, a mile away. Many fond memories of weekends at the Glen!

[@lumpymattress5649]

What a great video. It brings back SSOOO many fabulous memories for me. Elated that I found this!!!!

[@frederickcapper703]

Great video honoring this historic track. I raced there in its 50th anniversary with the SCCA.

[@chriskelleher349]

1972. You saw these films at your quarterly sports car club meetings.

[@johnhitchcock2939]

Hi everyone. I am Henry Valent's grandson. Sincerely, John Henry Hitchcock.

[@b-dogtheman4578]

The great Brock Yates - RIP

[@charlesanzalone5846]

Grew up with Mr millikens son Doug, he got me my first f 1 tks in 1969, even took us for a ride in the pace car, my Milliken even built a dirt road course on his property next to his home for us kids to race our mini bikes

[@lantz66]

Brocks sideburns are mint!

[@90daysinvegas53]

@lantz66.. Lol, Brocks sideburns are truly mint! In 1972 I was 3 years old. I kept telling my dad I want to grow long sideburns too.. please, please. My dad would always say, In due time son, in due time..

[@90daysinvegas53]

Back then Jackie Stewart and Emerson Fittipaldi had a private competition going to see who could grow the longest sideburns..lol I think Brock Yates got'em both beat! And they all are taking confidence in the fact that they all got Elvis beat!.. Lol

[@karlluppold240]

If I were to live back east, I'd definately live in Watkins Glen

[@keithashley6298]

And in 1973 we lost the great Francois Cevert during a practice session for the Grand Prix.

[@thomasmallow9053]

May Brock Yates Rest in peace

[@MrRobster1234]

Bill Miliken wrote me a great letter when he was 99.

[@charlesanzalone5846]

Lived to be 101 years old

[@stevenmccaughan2752]

Just beat out Virginia International Raceway by weeks of being the first road course in the States

[@kostasamarantinis290]

Cevert won here.Died here too.In 2 years

[@ysgol3]

Interesting, tragically so, to see David Hobbs driving and talking as he did so at the left hand 'esses' bend just after which Cevert would die so horribly the following year.

[@8-bitsteve500]

Watkins Glen broke my heart...I loved the place now I hate it and just the mention of the name makes me upset.

[@ysgol3]

Why ?

[@90daysinvegas53]

Back then Jackie Stewart and Emerson Fittipaldi had a competition going to see who could grow the longest sideburns. I think Brock Yates got'em both beat.. lol And they all are taking confidence in the fact that they all got Elvis beat! Lol..😀