Experience the excitement and energy of the famous Watkins Glen car race with Smithsonian Folkways Sounds of the Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix of Watkins Glen- N.Y. This album was recorded by Henry Mandler and Robert Strome in 1956 and 1960, capturing the ear-splitting and soul-shaking sounds of the race. The album includes an interview with Gus Ehrman and Lou Comito during a car inspection, giving you a taste of the bustling atmosphere of the day. The liner notes provide a history of the Watkins Glen Race and a map of the course.
Specifications - Record Label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Genre: Sound Effects & Nature
- Media Format: CD
- Number of Tracks: 24
Features - Recorded by Henry Mandler and Robert Strome in 1956 and 1960
- Includes an interview with Gus Ehrman and Lou Comito during a car inspection
- Liner notes provide a history of the Watkins Glen Race and a map of the course
- SKU: SFR1512
