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What is Race Services, Inc.?
We're an organization of volunteers committed to promoting the cause of road racing enthusiasts, and promoting Watkins Glen International as a world leader in road racing.
We make up the safety team, while providing support with Flagging and Communications; Grid; Paddock; Pits; Start-Finish and Worker Support.
Want to share your excitement of racing - come on down and join our team that supports Watkins Glen International!
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| ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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| Upcoming RSI Events |
Updated 8/18/2026What's coming up next at The Glen? Mark on your calendars: | Event | Date | Event Page | PCA Metro NY Region
| 8/22-8/23 |  | | World Racing League | 8/28-8/30 | | | BMW Genesee Valley Chapter | 9/05-9/06 | | | SVRA US Vintage Grand Prix ** | 9/10-9/13 | |
* Competitive Event - Need two flaggers per station.
** Spectator Event - Need two flaggers per station. |
| Bylaw Change Proposal PASSED! |
8/15/2026
Here are the results from Saturday's Bylaw Proposal Change regarding Article 4, Section 4.03 Paragraph D to explicitly authorizing the Treasurer to pay routine, reoccurring, and necessary operational expenses without prior vote (utilities, insurance, regulatory fees, subscriptions, web hosting) while limiting non-reoccurring expenses above $1,000 to require prior Board approval.
The bylaw change needed a two-thirds majority vote of the members present to be adopted. The results were:
Yes - 12 No - 0 Abstained - 2
You can read the full bylaw proposal by clicking HERE. |
| Bylaw Proposal Change : Treasurer Authority |
Updated 7/20/26
There was a bylaw proposal that was brought up in our June RSI Membership meeting, Saturday, June 20th, regarding Article 4, Section 4.03 Paragraph D to explicitly authorizing the Treasurer to pay routine, reoccurring, and necessary operational expenses without prior vote (utilities, insurance, regulatory fees, subscriptions, web hosting) while limiting non-reoccurring expenses above $1,000 to require prior Board approval.
The amendment was read a second time at the RSI Membership meeting on July 18th.
The next step will be for the amendment to be voted on during the August RSI Membership Meeting on August 15th.
You can read the full bylaw proposal by clicking HERE.
The bylaw change may be adopted by two-thirds majority vote of the members present entitled to vote.
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| RSI Open House Saturday February 21st, 1PM-4PM |
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| 2026 RSI Membership Meetings Dates |
2/02/2026
These are the dates for our RSI Membership Meetings for the 2025 season. These meetings are usually held at the pavilion in the RSI Campground approximately 1 hour after the last checkered flag of the day.
| Meeting Date: | Event: | Comments: | | May 16th | BMW Genesee Valley Chapter | | | June 20th | SCCA Majors Super Tour | | | July 18th | Trans Am | | | August 15th | PCA Northeast Region | | | September 19th | SCCA Finger Lakes "Fun One" | Nominations | | October 17th | TBD | |
Annual Meeting/ Elections TBD |
| Elections Results |
11/02/2025
Here are the results from Saturday's RSI Officer's and Board of Directors' Elections for the 2026 Season:
President (1-Year Term):
Maury Starr - 23 Deb Mallen - 42
All other positions are non-contested positions:
3-Year Board Member Seat #1
Jeffrey Babuka
3-Year Board Member Seat #2
William Barkley
1st Vice President (1 Year)
John Plarr
2nd Vice President (1 Year)
Tom Proko
Secretary (1 Year)
Connie Ficshthal
Treasurer (1 Year)
Terry Bowdren
Congratulation to all the winners! We thank the outgoing President, Maury Starr for his services for the 2025 season.
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| RSI Annual Meeting/ Elections |
| 10/27/2025
On November 1st, Race Services is holding their Annual Meeting and elections at 1:00pm. Location will be at the Tower Suites, next door to the Glen Club. In order to be eligible to vote, attending members must be signed in by 12:00pm. Any absentee ballots must be received by the morning on Saturday, November 1st.
The following positions are up for election.
President (1 Year)
Maury Starr (Incumbent)
Deb Mallen
All other positions are non-contested positions:
3-Year Board Member Seat #1
Jeffrey Babuka
3-Year Board Member Seat #2
William Barkley
1st Vice President (1 Year)
John Plarr
2nd Vice President (1 Year)
Tom Proko
Secretary (1 Year)
Connie Ficshthal
Treasurer (1 Year)
Terry Bowdren
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| End of Season Schedule |
10/27/2025
November 1st - 2nd Campground OPEN to close up campers for the season.
November 1st 12:00pm Members MUST be signed in to be eligible to vote.
- Location: Tower Suites (next to the Glen Club)
- To meet quorum: we must have at least ten (10) members and four (4) Officers.
- Lunch will be provided!
November 1st 1:00pm RSI Annual Meeting and Elections
- Location: Tower Suites (next to the Glen Club)
November 2nd Campground CLOSES for the season at 12:00pm!
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