History of Watkins Glen, NY

The famous Watkins Glen Race Course was preceded by F-1 street/road racing such as is still practiced in Monaco to this day.

What a great picture!

I'm not quite sure about the caption, though. I'm not sure where the "F-1" bit comes from and a quick look at the entry lists would seem to indicate that the photo was actually taken at the 1948 Watkins Glen Grand Prix - the inaugural event at The Glen.

I'd love to know where you found the photos.

You're right it was the '48 race, my map is dated 1950. I shortened Grand Prix to F-1 without thinking, my bad.

https://www.rochesterfirst.com/sports/the-glen-all-access/the-history-of-watkins-glen-international/

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/watkins-glen-1948-brought-to-life/

https://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Watkins_Glen-1948-10-02.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryPorn/comments/6nhh38/start_of_the_first_watkins_glen_grand_prix_new/