The Former IMSA President Will Give the Command to Start Engines
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Former IMSA President Scott Atherton has been named grand marshal for this week’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen and will offer the command for drivers to start their engines at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race Sunday at Watkins Glen International.
“We look forward to welcoming Scott back to Watkins Glen to help us get the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen started,” WGI President Michael Printup said. “His leadership in motorsports helped this race rise to the level of prominence it currently enjoys, and we’re excited to honor that dedication.”
Atherton’s nearly 35 years of leadership in motorsports spans the industry. He served as IMSA President for 20 years (2000-2019). He was also President and CEO of Panoz Motor Sports Group for many years and co-led the American Le Mans Series through the merger with the Grand American Road Racing Association under the IMSA banner in 2014. Additionally, he previously served as President at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, Nazareth Speedway in Pennsylvania and Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.
Atherton remains on the IMSA board and is an advisor to the IMSA management team.
“I am honored to serve as the grand marshal of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen,” said Atherton. “I have a deep connection to the sports car racing community, much like Sahlen’s has to The Glen. That loyalty and commitment is very special in motorsports.”
Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen action begins Thursday on the 3.4-mile, 11-turn road course. In addition to the WeatherTech Championship, other IMSA series on the schedule are the Michelin Pilot Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America and Porsche Carrera Cup North America. Fans are welcome with general admission access. To purchase tickets, call 866-461-RACE or visit www.TheGlen.com.