1948 Watkins Glen Grand Prix

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:auto_race
gptkbp:admission_fee gptkb:none
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Formula_One_race
sports cars
gptkbp:attendance approximately 10,000
gptkbp:awards winner's trophy
gptkbp:block allowed
gptkbp:category gptkb:auto_race
gptkbp:celebrates gptkb:battle
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future races
gptkbp:date October 10, 1948
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:Formula_One_race
gptkbp:events gptkb:Sports_Car_Club_of_America
gptkb:battle
one day
boosted local economy
foundation for future motorsport events in Watkins Glen
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Company
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War II era
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the revival of racing in the U. S.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1948 Watkins Glen Grand Prix
gptkbp:impact increased popularity of motorsports in the U. S.
gptkbp:is_supported_by high
gptkbp:laps gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:legacy established Watkins Glen as a racing venue
gptkbp:length 3.4 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Watkins_Glen,_New_York
gptkbp:media_coverage limited
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:none
annual races
1949 Watkins Glen Grand Prix
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Juan_Manuel_Fangio
gptkb:Stirling_Moss
gptkb:Masten_Gregory
gptkb:John_Fitch
Jim Kimberly
gptkbp:notable_race gptkb:marathon
gptkbp:notable_users local residents
gptkbp:number_of_races amateur
approximately 2 hours
gptkbp:offers_courses_in circuit road course
gptkbp:official_website gptkb:none
gptkbp:organizer Watkins Glen Grand Prix Corporation
gptkbp:safety_features minimal
gptkbp:significance first post-war sports car race in the U. S.
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:SCCA
gptkbp:track asphalt
gptkbp:travel_time gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:type gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Phil_Hill
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Watkins_Glen_International_Race
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5