Watkins Glen International Guest Guide
On behalf of Niece Motorsports: We look forward to welcoming you at the track!
Please use this guide to make the most of your at-track experience. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
We’re Your Hosts.
The Niece Motorsports team is here to ensure a successful day at the track for you and all our guests!
Please reach out to Leighton Sibille and Paige Martin first for any immediate needs, such as guest information, directions, or schedule-related questions.
Leighton Sibille
Public Relations
(909) 486-5873
Paige Martin
Digital Content
(615) 772-1549
Garage & Pit Pass Info.
Your Garage & Pit Pass gives you unique behind-the-scenes access to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series garage and the Niece Motorsports team.
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You will receive a link to register for your pass via text or email during the week of the race. We encourage you to register for your pass as soon as you receive your registration link.
Save your QR code as you will need this, along with your Photo ID, to collect your pass at the track.
If you have not received your registration link or are having issues accessing it, please reach out to a member of our team.
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On your way to the track, pick up your pass at the NASCAR Credentials hauler. NASCAR Credentials is located at at the corner of County Route 16 (CR-16/Montour-Townsend Road) and Bronson Hill Road. Click here for a map.
You will need to present the QR code you received when registering along with your Photo ID.
You may pick up your pass at any time that NASCAR Credentials is open. We recommend picking up your pass early, but you MUST pick it up before NASCAR Credentials closes, which is typically one hour before the race begins.
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Garage & Pit Passes are NON-TRANSFERRABLE and valid only for the registered individual.
Your pass MUST be displayed at all times, and you may be asked to show your Photo ID at any point during the event.
Individuals caught using others’ passes are subject to removal from the track via NASCAR security.
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Your pass WILL grant you access to the following areas:
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Garage Area (Pre-Race Only)
Niece Motorsports Race Haulers
Pit Road (During Truck Series On-Track Activity)
Fan Zone & Midway
Your pass WILL NOT grant you access to the following areas:
NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Garage Areas
Grandstand Seating
Suites
Reserved Parking Lots
Please note, once the race starts, NASCAR will not allow pass holders to return to the Garage Area.
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Guests under 18 can attend with a parent or guardian, who will have the option to register minors for their pass after completing their own registration.
Minors are not permitted in the garage or on pit road during any on-track activity and must clear these areas 30 minutes prior to practice, qualifying, and/or immediately following the national anthem.
Guests attending with minors will need to purchase grandstand tickets since they are not allowed on pit road during the race.
Track Maps and Directions.
2790 CR-16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Watkins Glen is a huge facility, so be prepared to do some walking!
Parking is available in any of the lots labeled “Daytime Parking” on the map. Once parked, make your way inside the track to the garage area using the nearest bridge or tunnel. There are also shuttle routes around the track – please see the shuttle map for more info.
Your At-Track Experience.
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Tours of the team hauler are a unique opportunity reserved only for team guests. Get a look into the mobile garage, conference room, office, dressing room, kitchen (and more!!) of the team while they’re on the road.
Please be aware of the tight quarters; avoid touching/exploring the space on your own. If you are interested in seeing specific areas, don’t hesitate to ask a crew member to help you get there.
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As a guest of our team, you will have the opportunity to meet our drivers!
You will be able to spend some time with them before they strap into their trucks for the start of the race.
During these meet & greets, you can take photos and get autographs.
Please reference your weekend schedule to find out when the meet & greet will take place.
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Join the team for a photo at the truck on pit road!
There is a very limited amount of time for photos, so have your group together and be ready.
After photos, please form a line behind the driver & crew for the national anthem.
Following pre-race ceremonies, NASCAR security will clear the grid for the start of the race.
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Guests are welcome to join the team at the pit box. There are generally 3-4 seats available on top of the pit box for each race. Someone from our team will direct guests into designated seating and assist in rotating throughout the race, so everyone has an opportunity to view from this unique vantage-point.
You WILL be standing for at least part of the race. If you require assistance or have mobility issues, communicate those to the team before race day so we can help you plan accordingly.
Meet Our Drivers.
Niece Motorsports is a race-winning team based in Salisbury, NC that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2016.
Shane van Gisbergen
No. 4 Circle B Diecast
Chevrolet Silverado
Tyler Reif
No. 42 J.F. Electric
Chevrolet Silverado
Andrés Pérez de Lara
No. 44 BLAC / GoKartMania
Chevrolet Silverado
Ross Chastain
No. 45 Protect Your Melon
Chevrolet Silverado
Get Your Photos.
After you meet our drivers, one of our photographers will capture a professional photo to keep your race track memories alive!
Please allow for up to 48 hours after the race for the editing and upload process to complete.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Unfortunately, Niece Motorsports does not have an allotment of parking passes to provide to guests. Please reference the track map shown above to navigate free and paid parking options for the race weekend.
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First, pick up your pass and then reference the parking map to find a place to park.
Next, locate the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Garage area – use the provided maps and directions.
Once you’re inside the Garage, just look up! Our Team Haulers are identifiable by the large Niece Motorsports logos.
Please note that it is not required that you head straight for the Team Haulers or spend the whole day there.
Make the most of your experience by taking time to explore the Midway, Fan Zone, and other open areas!
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Please be mindful, the Garage and Team Haulers are working areas that have a lot of heavy equipment being moved throughout the day. Keep your head on a swivel!
Unless part of a tour, guests are asked not to congregate inside the Team Haulers. Space is very tight, and crew members need access to the cabinets and equipment inside throughout the day.
Please be sure that no bags or other personal items are left in the Team Haulers. We recommend taking all belongings either to your vehicle, or keep with you at the Pit Box prior to the start of the race.
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Food and drinks are available throughout the track. Depending on track, there may be food vendors set up in the Infield/near the Garage, and/or in the Fan Zone areas, usually located along the main track entrance/grandstands.
The team will have water, sodas, and sports drinks in a cooler at the hauler and pit box for your enjoyment.
If you’d like to bring your own food and drinks, please feel free! Be advised that depending on the track, personal food/drinks might not be allowed in the Grandstands should you decide to purchase tickets.
Alcoholic beverages are never permitted inside the Garage, on Pit Road or in any competition areas, per NASCAR rules and regulations.
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No. Your access with Niece Motorsports includes seating/standing area only on or behind the team’s Pit Box. If you would like a dedicated Grandstand seat, you can purchase those separately from the track on the their website.
Please note, the team cannot transport you between the Infield/Garage/Pit Road and the Grandstands — you will be responsible for making your way to your seats, should you choose to purchase them.
Guests attending with minors will need to purchase Grandstand tickets since they are not allowed on Pit Road during the race.
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Pay attention to NASCAR Officials and Track Security and follow any instructions they give you. Guests are not permitted to stand or sit in the front half of the Pit Stall or on Pit Wall during the race. That space is reserved for crew members and equipment.
Please be mindful that pit road is a busy place, especially during caution periods. If you are behind the Pit Box, please stand behind the marked line to avoid injury.
During the race, equipment may be thrown and/or moved hastily. Do not stand in the way of fuel cans or tires (they are very hot when they come off the truck!).
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Please dress for the weather and check the forecast before leaving home. We will be outdoors the majority of the day.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. If rain is forecasted, bring a poncho or rain jacket.
Please dress respectfully. Avoid overly revealing, tattered or offensive apparel. Please refrain from wearing merchandise supporting competing teams and/or drivers.
Closed-toe, comfortable shoes are highly encouraged given the amount of walking and ground hazards at the track.
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All Niece Motorsports merchandise is available for purchase through the team’s online store. Our merch is not available for purchase at the track.
If you’d like to wear any team merch to the race, please allow up to (2) weeks for shipping and handling.
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Let’s hope that’s the case! Winning the race is one of the best experiences, no matter how many times you’ve been a part of it. If one of our teams win, please feel free to come to Victory Lane for a photo.
A team member will have to escort you into Victory Lane once given permission from NASCAR Officials and Track Security.
Please wait for the appropriate time to take a photo, a team member will direct you at the right time!