Save on ’09 Watkins Glen tickets

Opening Day at Watkins Glen International in 2009 is already less than 165 days away and tickets for all of the action at Watkins Glen International will go on sale, this Saturday, November 15. Fans that buy tickets before Opening Day on April 26, 2009, can save up-to $15 on tickets and the NEW 50/50 Payment Plan gives fans the opportunity to pay half now and the rest in the April. Gift certificates are also available this holiday season and can be used towards any event at The Glen in 2009.

“We understand that times are tough and have been working hard to make it easier for our fans to enjoy our events," stated Craig Rust, president of Watkins Glen International. “We appreciate the support we get from our fans and hope that initiatives like our advance prices, kids’ free programs and the new 50/50 payment plan will make tickets more affordable for them and their families."

The 50/50 payment plan was implemented in 2007 and applied to previous year renewal customers only. This year, The Glen has extended this offer to all race fans that purchase tickets using a credit card between November 15th and April 1st. Fans will be charged the first half on the date of purchase and then the second half on April 26th. This will allow fans to both save money and provides extra flexibility when paying for their tickets. For over 20 years WGI has offered fans an advance price as an incentive to secure tickets in advance. Kids 12 and under also receive free general admission tickets when accompanied by an adult, during the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, IndyCar Series weekend and the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix weekends. The “Kids Free" program was introduced in 2008 and will continue into 2009.