Watkins Glen International Helicopter Charters
Watkins Glen International (The Glen) is a favorite destination for NASCAR fans the world over. Engaging a helicopter shuttle shows you’re working smarter rather than harder to save time and energy getting to the track. Gridlocked conditions bring traffic to a crawl, delaying your fun. Forget about it! Share the cost with a group, fly over the mess and get to the track in minutes from your office, hotel or private residence. FairLifts can provide information on any transfer costs or additional fees for custom pickup and drop offs.
When taking a helicopter shuttle to and from the track, you not only will get an amazing view of New York, you also have the benefit of beating the other race fans stuck in traffic, getting to the track early enough to participate in the many pre-race events and bypass the frustration of having to wait hours to exit the parking lot. Scheduling is easy and with a simple phone call we can arrange your travel to and from The Glen to either a heliport close to your accommodations or the airport itself.
Customize your flight with a brief tour of the area or invite all of your friends and take part in a group flight that cuts the cost and makes for an interesting ride while you all prepared for this year’s lineup of professional racing! Whatever your preference, FairLifts can arrange the dream charter to WG that you will never forget and the bragging rights you’ll never lose.
A Brief History of The Glen
The tiny hamlet of Watkins Glen, New York turned into a street racing scene in 1948 when an enterprising law student had an idea to create European-style racing. In an almost Cinderella like story, the Glen began it’s racing fame on “The Day They Stopped the Trains”, October 2, 1948. As the first post WWII in the U.S., the Glen became famous for hosting the top names in American sports car racing until 1953 when racing was moved to a temporary location to allow for construction on the track.
In 1957, The Glen hosted its first professional race, the NASCAR Grand Stock Car event. From then, the track hosted the Watkins Glen Grand Prix in 1971-1980, and after the expansion of 71’ the track began hosting a slew of additional races including the Can-Am, Trans-Am, Six Hours, Formula 5000 and CART Indy Car Series.
Today, the Glen is an official NASCAR track with an international reputation and is known as the track holding the first professional race to be run on the permanent 2.3-mile road course. Now, thousands of racefans and racing history buffs visit WG to enjoy the races and feel a little bit of nostalgia. Although the track has undergone many renovations, it still has the same old race feeling no matter how many times you visit.
Benefits of Helicopter Shuttles to Watkins Glen International
Skip traffic
Avoid parking
Arrive early/stay late
Group Pricing: Split the bill
One way and round trip flights
The checkered flag waits for no one.
Get your helicopter charter to Watkins Glen International!
