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Watkins Glen International has announced that David Hobbs has accepted an invitation to serve as Grand Marshal for the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at The Glen, September 7-9.<\/p>\n

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David Hobbs (Photo: Pete Austin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hobbs, a former racing driver with over 30 years of experience including time in Formula One, will recite the most famous words in motorsports on September 9 prior to the New York Governor\u2019s Cup race. He will also make several appearances throughout the weekend including autograph sessions, media interviews, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very pleased to welcome David to Watkins Glen International and the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix,\u201d said WGI President Michael Printup. \u201cThis event has become one of the country\u2019s most celebrated vintage racing weekends, and we are honored to include David Hobbs as our Grand Marshal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hobbs\u2019 career included international driving experience at all levels of motorsports, including INDYCAR, IMSA, Can-Am, and Formula One. He has participated in the Indianapolis 500 and the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. He also made twenty starts in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, earning two podium finishes in 1969 and 1984. Hobbs is a former Trans-Am Series champion (1983), and made two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts in 1976, including the Daytona 500. The England native currently works as a Formula One commentator for NBC and NBC Sports Network. Hobbs was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2009.<\/p>\n

\u201cWatkins Glen International has always been one of my favorite tracks,\u201d said Hobbs. \u201cMy first race here was the Six Hours in 1968 in the Gulf Wyer GT40 where I came 2nd<\/sup>, mandated, to our sister car driven by Jackie Ickz on the original track. When they added [the boot], it became, and still remains, one of the most challenging circuits in North America. I loved it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at The Glen, September 7-9, will feature both the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), and Trans-Am Championship. For tickets, camping, and additional information, log on to www.theglen.com<\/a> or call 1-866-461-RACE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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