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Harley Earl, Corvette, Watkins Glen, and the Le Sabre: What's the Connection? Discover the little-known story of how one man's visit to Watkins Glen forever changed the American auto industry. Learn how Harley J. Earl and the Le Sabre concept car left a lasting impression on the village and inspired the creation of the iconic Corvette. Read on to learn the history. By Kip Zeiter, Coordinator of Visitor Services and Outreach, Intranational Motor Racing Research Center Photos courtesy of Richard Earl - Grandson of Harley Earl, Bill Green, and the International Motor Racing Research Center Archives Harley J. Earl – the Corvette – and Watkins Glen The history of racing in Watkins Glen is long and colorful. It’s a story of one man’s desire to race his MG on the…