Nicknamed 'The Glen', Watkins Glen International is located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake.One of only two stops on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule where the drivers have to turn right. The historic Watkins Glen road course really puts drivers to the test. The track was long known around the world as the home of the United States Grand Prix, which it hosted for 20 consecutive years (1961-1980), but it has been home to road racing of nearly every class for over 50 years.The first Watkins Glen Grand Prix took place in 1948 on a 6.6-mile course over the local roads.