The International Motor Racing Research Center and the Society of Automotive Historians will convene the Tenth Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in historic Watkins Glen, New York, on Thursday and Friday, November 12 & 13, 2026.

Although Duke Argetsinger, lead administrator and backbone of the Symposium since its inception, retired from IMRCC in December, 2025, the show will go on! Every year the Symposium has grown its audience and improved the experience for attendees.

Last year, the Harbor Hotel served as our venue for the first time, and proved to be a fine location with wonderful facilities, conveniences, and services. Authors, academic motorsport scholars, enthusiast historians, and students are invited to submit presentation abstracts of 200 words or less on topics relevant to motorsports history. See details here, and plan to submit your abstract by July 31, 2026 to be considered for a presentation slot.