This episode of The Logbook - our History of Motorsports series - features a lecture by Dr. James Miller on the history of Formula One racing at Watkins Glen from 1961 to 1980. Miller argues that the collaboration between sporting gentlemen and local residents made the event possible but that ultimately, their differences led to the event's decline. The episode covers the origins of road racing in Watkins Glen, notable figures involved, the town's socioeconomic context, and the tensions that arose between local organizers and the globalizing forces of Formula One. Miller also speculates on the possible outcomes had different decisions been made.

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00:00 The Golden Era of Formula One at Watkins Glen
01:33 The Rise and Fall of Watkins Glen
02:03 The Community Behind the Races
03:36 Sporting Gentlemen vs. Small Town Residents
06:01 The American Small Town Identity
11:01 Key Figures in Watkins Glen Racing
19:21 The Financial Struggles and Final Years
21:41 Reflections and What-Ifs
26:51 Q&A Session; Closing Remarks and Credits
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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family.