Watkins Glen International announced that Zippo will continue as the title sponsor of the Historic Grand Prix race during the 2nd Annual Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix presented by Tissot weekend. source: paddocktalk.com More than 20 authentic Formula One cars will return to the legendary 3.4-mile grand prix course at Watkins Glen International, June 2-4 for the Zippo Historic Grand Prix. The spectacular racing show of F1 cars that competed between 1966 and 1983 will be running on the track all weekend. The race will be held on June 4th and will start at approximately 1:45 pm following the Indy Pro Series and prior to the IndyCar Series events. Headlining the HGP entry are the USGP winning team cars of Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 004, 1972; Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari 312 T-5, 1979; and Alan Jones, Williams FW07B, 1980. These historic cars will also be on display in the Paddock across from stand-four throughout the weekend and doesn't require a special garage pass, however to get into the IndyCar Series garage area garage/paddock wristbands can still be purchased for $40.00 by calling 866-461-RACE or online at www.TheGlen.com. "Our sponsorship of the Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand Prix has created a strong partnership between Zippo and Watkins Glen, fortified by last year's success with the inaugural Zippo 200 and inaugural Zippo Historic Grand Prix," said George Duke, Owner and Chairman of the Board of Zippo Manufacturing Company. "We are excited about the names and cars returning to the Glen for the 2006 Zippo Historic Grand Prix. We look forward to a spectacular weekend; in fact, a spectacular season of racing at the Glen."
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