How big is Watkins Glen International?

A lap of Watkins Glen International is 2.45 miles (3.943 km). The Go Bowling at The Glen is 100 laps, 245 miles (394 km) in all.

miles a lap: 2.45
km a lap: 3.943
laps: 100
miles race: 245
corners: 7
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The Glen

It hosted Formula 1's United States Grand Prix for 20 years in a row, 1961 to 1980. NASCAR uses the short course, without the Boot.

How it compares

9.80×a lap of Bowman Gray Stadium, the shortest
1.22×a lap of Michigan International Speedway
98%of a lap of Daytona International Speedway
92%of a lap of Talladega Superspeedway, the longest

Questions people ask

How long is a lap of Watkins Glen International?

2.45 miles (3.943 km).

How many laps is the Go Bowling at The Glen?

100 laps, 245 miles (394 km).

What kind of track is Watkins Glen International?

A road course: it turns both ways, unlike an oval.