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2026 Mission Foods Racing America at Watkins Glen International | SVRA Hilliard US Vintage Grand Prix Photography & Race Coverage

Experience Historic Trans Am at the 2026 Mission Foods Racing America event from Watkins Glen International. Browse professional motorsports photography featuring vintage Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Camaro Z/28s, Mercury Cougars, AMC Javelins, Dodge Challengers, classic American muscle cars, SVRA racing, Governor's Cup competition, road racing action, and historic Trans Am legends from one of America's most iconic road courses.

Historic Trans-Am at Watkins Glen International

Historic Trans Am showcases the legendary American pony cars and muscle cars that defined one of the most celebrated eras in motorsports. Featuring authentic Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Camaros, Mercury Cougars, AMC Javelins, and Dodge Challengers from the golden age of Trans Am racing, the series delivers exciting wheel-to-wheel competition while preserving the heritage of classic American road racing. Held during the Mission Foods Racing America weekend at Watkins Glen International, Historic Trans Am brings spectators closer to the sights and sounds of vintage motorsport history.

Historic Trans-Am Practice | 2026 Watkins Glen International

Vintage Trans Am race cars take to the track for practice at Watkins Glen International. Browse photos featuring classic Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Camaros, Mercury Cougars, AMC Javelins, and Dodge Challengers preparing for competition during Mission Foods Racing America.

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Historic Trans-Am Qualifying | 2026 Watkins Glen International

Historic Trans Am drivers battle for starting positions during qualifying at Watkins Glen. View images of legendary vintage muscle cars pushing for speed on one of America's most historic road racing circuits.

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Historic Trans-Am Sprint Race 1 | 2026 Watkins Glen

Sprint Race 1 delivers the first wheel-to-wheel Historic Trans Am action of the weekend. Explore race photography featuring iconic American muscle cars competing at Watkins Glen International.

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Historic Trans-Am Sprint Race 2 | 2026 Watkins Glen

Historic Trans Am Sprint Race 2 showcases intense battles between classic Ford, Chevrolet, Mercury, AMC, and Dodge race cars as they tackle the legendary Watkins Glen road course.

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Groups 6 & 12a - Muscle Cars at Watkins Glen International

Groups 6 and 12a bring together an incredible collection of vintage muscle cars, GT racers, and historic production-based race cars during the Mission Foods Racing America weekend at Watkins Glen International. Featuring legendary Chevrolet Corvettes, Ford Mustangs, Shelby GT350s, Chevrolet Camaros, Jaguar E-Types, BMW CSL race cars, Porsche competition cars, and Aston Martin GT machinery, this group showcases decades of road racing heritage. Fans can enjoy a spectacular mix of American muscle, European GT performance, and historic racing legends competing on one of North America's most iconic circuits.

Muscle Cars Sprint Race 3 & Dick Mooney Memorial Race | Watkins Glen 2026

Sprint Race 3 and the Dick Mooney Memorial Race conclude the Muscle Cars weekend with an unforgettable showcase of American muscle, GT racing heritage, and historic road racing. Explore professional motorsports photography featuring some of the most iconic performance cars ever built competing at Watkins Glen International.

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Groups 5a, 7, 11 - Sports Racers & Prototypes at Watkins Glen International

Groups 5a, 7 and 11 combine to create one of the fastest and most exciting categories competing during the Mission Foods Racing America weekend at Watkins Glen International. Featuring historic sports racers, Can-Am cars, endurance racing machinery, LMP3 prototypes, modern Radicals, GT-based race cars, and legendary sports car icons such as the Ford GT40, Chevron B16, Chevron B19, and Lola 290, these groups showcase the evolution of prototype racing from the 1960s through today. The combination of lightweight construction, aerodynamic efficiency, and high-performance engineering makes Sports Racers & Prototypes a fan favorite for both motorsports enthusiasts and photographers.

Sports Racers & Prototypes Sprint Race 1 | Watkins Glen 2026

Sprint Race 1 showcases some of the fastest machinery at the Mission Foods Racing America weekend. Historic prototypes, Can-Am racers, LMP3 cars, and endurance racing machines battle wheel-to-wheel around the legendary Watkins Glen road course.

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Group 9 - Wings & Slicks Formula Cars at Watkins Glen International

Group 9 Wings & Slicks Formula Cars bring together an incredible collection of historic open-wheel racing machines competing during the Mission Foods Racing America weekend at Watkins Glen International. Featuring Formula Atlantic, Formula 1, Formula 3, Formula 4, Formula Continental, Formula 2000 and IndyCar-era race cars, the group highlights decades of engineering innovation and motorsports history. Fans can experience iconic cars from Panoz, Lola, Dallara, Ralt, Swift, Ligier, Van Diemen and McRae as they tackle one of North America's most legendary road courses.

Group 9 Wings & Slicks Formula Cars Practice | Watkins Glen 2026

Historic formula cars take to the track for practice during the Mission Foods Racing America weekend. Browse photos featuring Panoz DP01, Lola, Dallara, Ligier, Swift, Ralt, Van Diemen and McRae open-wheel race cars at Watkins Glen International.

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Group 9 Wings & Slicks Formula Cars Qualifying | Watkins Glen 2026

Drivers push their historic open-wheel race cars to the limit during qualifying at Watkins Glen International. View Formula Atlantic, Formula 1, Formula 3, Formula 4 and Formula Continental race cars competing for the fastest lap times.

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Group 9 Wings & Slicks Formula Cars Sprint Race 1 | Watkins Glen 2026

The first Group 9 race of the weekend showcases historic formula car racing action featuring Panoz, Lola, Dallara, Ligier, Swift, Ralt and Van Diemen race cars battling around Watkins Glen International.

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Group 9 Wings & Slicks Formula Cars Sprint Race 2 | Watkins Glen 2026

Historic open-wheel racing continues with Sprint Race 2 as Formula Atlantic, Formula 3, Formula 4 and Formula Continental competitors fight for position on the legendary Watkins Glen road course.

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Group 9 Wings & Slicks Formula Cars Sprint Race 3 | Watkins Glen 2026

Sprint Race 3 concludes the Group 9 weekend with high-speed historic formula racing action. Explore professional motorsports photography featuring some of the most iconic open-wheel race cars ever built competing at Watkins Glen International.

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Group 10 - GT & Historic Stock Cars at Watkins Glen International

Group 10 GT & Historic Stock Cars brings together an incredible mix of sports car racing and stock car racing heritage during the Mission Foods Racing America weekend at Watkins Glen International. Featuring Porsche GT3 Cup cars, Corvette GT1 racers, Chevrolet Camaros, Panoz sports cars, Trans Am-inspired machinery, and historic NASCAR-style stock cars, this group showcases decades of motorsports innovation. Fans can experience the sights and sounds of iconic race cars from Porsche, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Pontiac, Toyota, Mercury, and Panoz competing on one of North America's most historic road racing circuits.

Group 10 - GT & Historic Stock Cars Practice | Watkins Glen 2026

Group 10 takes to the track for practice at Watkins Glen International featuring Porsche GT3 Cup cars, Corvette GT1 racers, Chevrolet Camaros, NASCAR stock cars, Ford Mustangs, and historic GT machinery preparing for competition.

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Group 10 - GT & Historic Stock Cars Qualifying | Watkins Glen 2026

Drivers push their GT and historic stock cars to the limit during qualifying at Watkins Glen International. Browse photos featuring Porsche Cup cars, GT1 Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, stock cars, and vintage racing legends.

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Group 10 - GT & Historic Stock Cars Sprint Race 1 | Watkins Glen 2026

Sprint Race 1 features thrilling GT and stock car racing action as Porsche, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, Pontiac, Mercury, and Panoz race cars battle around the famous Watkins Glen circuit.

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Group 10 GT & Historic Stock Cars Sprint Race 3 | Watkins Glen 2026

Sprint Race 3 concludes the Group 10 weekend with a spectacular combination of Porsche Cup cars, GT1 machines, historic stock cars, NASCAR-inspired racers, and classic American racing heritage competing at Watkins Glen International.

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Historic Stock Car Association Feature Race at Watkins Glen International

The Historic Stock Car Association Feature Race showcases an incredible collection of vintage NASCAR-style stock cars competing during the Mission Foods Racing America weekend at Watkins Glen International. Featuring classic Chevrolet Monte Carlos, Ford Tauruses, Ford Thunderbirds, Chevrolet Luminas, Pontiac Grand Prix racers, Dodge Chargers, Toyota NASCAR Cup Camrys, and Ford Mustang stock cars, this group celebrates decades of American stock car racing history. Fans can experience the sights, sounds, and power of authentic historic stock cars as they tackle one of North America's most legendary road courses.

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Historic Stock Car Association Feature Race | Watkins Glen 2026

The Historic Stock Car Association Feature Race delivers exciting wheel-to-wheel action featuring authentic vintage NASCAR-style machinery. Explore professional motorsports photography showcasing Chevrolet Monte Carlos, Ford Taurus's, Pontiac Grand Prix racers, Chevrolet Luminas, Ford Thunderbirds, Dodge Chargers, Toyota Camrys, and Mustang stock cars competing at Watkins Glen International.

Test Group E | GT & Historic Stock Cars at Watkins Glen International

Test Group E features Group 10 GT & Historic Stock Cars during Thursday testing at Watkins Glen International. This spectacular collection of racing machinery includes Porsche GT3 Cup cars, Corvette GT1 racers, Chevrolet Camaros, Panoz sports cars, TA2-style race cars, vintage stock cars, and NASCAR-inspired competition vehicles. Representing decades of GT racing, sports car competition, and stock car history, Test Group E delivers one of the most visually diverse and powerful testing groups of the Mission Foods Racing America weekend.

Test Group E Session 1 | GT & Historic Stock Cars | Watkins Glen 2026

The first Test Group E session features GT race cars, Porsche Cup machinery, Corvette GT1 racers, historic stock cars, and NASCAR-inspired competition cars taking to Watkins Glen International for Thursday testing.

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Test Group E Session 2 | GT & Historic Stock Cars | Watkins Glen 2026

Teams continue setup and development work during Test Group E Session 2. Browse photos featuring Porsche GT3 Cup cars, Camaro GT racers, Corvette GT1 machines, Panoz sports cars, and vintage stock cars preparing for competition.

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Test Group E Session 3 | GT & Historic Stock Cars | Watkins Glen 2026

The final Test Group E session gives competitors valuable preparation time before official practice begins. Explore professional motorsports photography featuring Porsche Cup cars, GT racers, stock cars, and American racing legends competing at Watkins Glen International.

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