A Call for Papers has now been issued for the Eighth Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History, which will take place November 1-2, 2024 at Watkins Glen and also be live-streamed.
Independent motor sport scholars and historians, independent researchers, and undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit abstracts, not exceeding 200 words, to the Symposium Administrators by August 2, 2024.
Abstracts should summarize the content and thesis of the proposed presentation in a succinct and compelling manner and should include representative graphic images that the presenter intends to use as visual accompaniments to the presentation.
Presenters must also indicate in their abstract whether it is their intention to make the presentation in person at Watkins Glen, or remotely by Zoom.
Submission review, selection, and notification will be completed the week of August 19, 2024. Presenters selected should then expect to provide, within 30 days, an edited slide show (using PowerPoint software) of the graphics that will accompany their presentations for review and approval, and a final version of same by October 21st.
Abstracts can be submitted in either Word or PDF documents. Presentations, including slides, video, film, or other visual techniques, must be limited to 35-40 minutes, including time for questions and answers. Presenters, in person at Watkins Glen or remotely via Zoom, will speak to the attendees at the racing circuit Media Center and simultaneously to the online live streaming viewers.
YouTube videos of the presentations will be available post-event in the IMRRC online archives, while academic-focused presentations may be published in the SAH Automotive History Review and/or in the Journal of Motorsport Culture & History
For additional information, please visit the Symposium page of the IMRRC website, or contact Symposium Administrators Duke Argetsinger of the IMRRC, and Robert Barr and Chris Lezotte of the SAH.
Click here to download a pdf of the complete 2024 call for papers.
This free and open-to-the-public in-person symposium will take place in Watkins Glen, NY at the
Watkins Glen Media Center, located in the track infield.
Gran Touring Motorsports will live stream the entire event for remote attendees, and provide YouTube links of each presentation for post-event viewing.