Porsche collector and Yale architecture professor Steven Harris will serve as Grand Marshal for the 2025 Grand Prix Festival in Watkins Glen.
The festival kicks off Friday, Sept. 5, spotlighting Porsche as this year’s honored marque. Harris will oversee a showcase of hundreds of classic and modern models packed into downtown streets.
Known for his luxury design work and rare Porsche lineup, Harris brings international design cred and racing passion to the role. The free, all-day event wraps in vintage car laps, live music, and the iconic Grand Prix Tribute.
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