Watkins Glen, N.Y. (August 20, 2026) — Motorsports history is hitting the digital track as the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) expands public access to its extensive archival collections with the launch of CONTENTdm as its official digital collections platform. Developed by […]
Call for Presentations: Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History 2026
The International Motor Racing Research Center and the Society of Automotive Historians announce the Tenth Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, in historic Watkins Glen, New York on Thursday and […]
Argetsinger Symposium
Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History The annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History is co-hosted each November in Watkins Glen, NY by the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), the SAH, and Gran […]
2024 Argetsinger Symposium Wrap-up: Our Best Lap Yet!
All photos courtesy of Anthony Bristol. Presentations on the history of motor racing, including a keynote by Lyn St. James, drew 65 people to Watkins Glen International Media Center on November 1st for the 8th Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor […]
Details of the 2024 Argetsinger Symposium Released
More details have been released about the 2024 Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History, which will take place in Watkins Glen, NY, November 1 and 2, 2024. This year’ symposium includes 16 talks on topics ranging from the early […]
Lyn St. James to Speak at 2024 Argetsinger Symposium
The IMRRC and the Society of Automotive Historians are pleased to announce that Lyn St. James, renowned professional race car driver and a pioneer of women in motorsports, will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2024 Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium […]
2024 Argetsinger Symposium – Renewed Call for Papers
A call for Papers has been issued for the Eight Annual Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History, which will take place November 1 and 2, 2024 at Watkins Glen, New York. The deadline for presentations is August 2, 2024. […]
2024 Argetsinger Symposium – Call for Papers
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 […]
Seventh Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium for International Motor Racing History, November 3rd & 4th, 2023.
The Seventh Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium for International Motor Racing History, in Watkins Glen, NY, will again be co-hosted by the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) and the SAH. 2023 is the 75th anniversary of the beginning of […]
Sixth Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History, November 4-5, 2022
The Sixth Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History, scheduled for Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at Watkins Glen, NY, will be an event geared to both motor racing scholars and racing enthusiasts alike. Over […]
Sixth Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History
Sixth Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History Planning is under way for the sixth Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History, which is to take place in November, 2022 at Watkins Glen, NY. Watch here for updates.
2021 Argetsinger Symposium Canceled
The 2021 Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium was regretfully canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Argetsinger Symposium Cancelled
The 2020 Argetsinger Symposium was regretfully canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Papers submitted for the 2020 Symposium can be accessed here.
Fifth Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium held Nov. 8-9, 2019
The Fifth Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History took place on Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th, 2019, at the Watkins Glen International race track Media Center, located in the track infield. The Symposium explored the […]
Fourth International Drive History Conference 2020
Bill Warner has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for this conference. See further details here. Included with this Conference will be a personally hosted tour by Dr. Simeone of the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum with a feature of “Ford […]
Third International Drive History Conference
For a recap of the Third International Drive History Conference held by the Historic Vehicle Association in Allentown, Pennsylvania celebrating the 50th Anniversary of SAH can be found HERE.