Even Dover Motor Speedway’s NASCAR race in Dover, Delaware, has also moved. That race will be the weekend of May 17th,\u00a0hosting the 42nd NASCAR All-Star Race.<\/p>\n
Since many local NASCAR fans attend the Watkins Glen race each year, I asked on social media what their thoughts are concerning this move from August back to an early May weekend. Here’s what some of you said:<\/p>\n
\n- Justin W.\u00a0–\u00a0Every rig is going to get stuck. Bring muck boots, tarps, and tow chains. My only complaint truly is that my child will be in school, and that will make my camping experience\/ family reunion a bit shorter. Once a year, my family comes up from NC for\u00a0the races. This year, they get the reminder of why they moved south.<\/li>\n
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Kimmy S.\u00a0–\u00a0Terrible scheduling choice!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \u00a0John B\u00a0–\u00a0Best move in a minute. Finally, a chance for people to get a shot at \u201cheritage \u201c spots or tickets. They\u2019re looking to revamp the sport and get a younger generation involved. When people have those cherry spots for 20+ years, it gives the younger\u00a0generation no reason to even try. They have rain tires and know we will party rain or shine. Let\u2019s get it on.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Robert C. –\u00a0You got traded for IOWA!<\/li>\n
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\u00a0Mike G. –\u00a0A very stupid decision. We camped at the Sahlens Six Hours of The Glen this year, and that race is towards the end of June. Security was so busy trying to round up help to get big campers and RVs that were stuck in the mud at the campgrounds cause the\u00a0ground wasn’t hardened up yet. So I can’t imagine how bad it will be that much earlier in the year. They certainly didn’t think a lot of things through before deciding on that date.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Terri C. –\u00a0Probably the beginning of the end for Watkins R-T on the NASCAR circuit.<\/li>\n
- Millie B.\u00a0–\u00a0Why not leave it in August? And if they want to add more tracks, don’t double up on some of the other tracks…like Darlington and Daytona and others.<\/li>\n
- Tom S. –\u00a0I will still attend, but not really happy. Been going there for 30+ years. In August, one year was September. That\u2019s what happens when ISC takes over a local racetrack.<\/li>\n
- John S. – The only issue I have is that I’m in culinary and therefore working. People are complaining way too much. It’s not a big deal. Yeah, it might be chilly. That means a better race. Just throw on an extra layer and throw down some extra beer.<\/li>\n
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Kevin P.\u00a0–\u00a0Pure stupidity. But they can race in the rain! Not sure about snow or slush.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- Gene M. –\u00a0We have been going to the Glen for 40 years, and I think it is a slap in the face that they changed it to May, where the weather is cold and wet, so this is the first time we will not be going.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Diane H. – \u00a0Wear your winter coat.<\/li>\n
- Frank C. –\u00a0I had a grand opening of a store in Horseheads, N.Y., on May 6th, and it snowed.<\/li>\n
- Russell A. –\u00a0Oh boy. All the hotels will be a nightmare with so many college graduations in proximity to WG!<\/li>\n
- Tim F. –\u00a0NASCAR continues to do everything it can to drive away the fans. Totally erased the traditions and constantly changes things to ruin the sport.<\/li>\n
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Sandi N. –\u00a0Too, too early for this area. Hope they all bring their winter coats and boots. Also, the NYS campgrounds aren’t open at that time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- Jeff S. –\u00a0I guess they\u2019re going to race snowmobiles next year. Pretty cool.<\/li>\n
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Rufus M. –\u00a0Might need snow tires! And it should put a damper on camping.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Robert S. –\u00a0Last May, we had 3 days where it did not rain. Good luck guessing which day to have a race in May.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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James F. –\u00a0 Can you say snow tires?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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