Tommy Hilfiger, a longtime motorsports enthusiast, will be honored with the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for his Outstanding Contributions to Motorsports. The event will take place Oct. 15 at the annual International Motor Racing Research Center Award Gala. It will be held at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y.
Presented by the International Motor Racing Research Center, the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award recognizes individuals whose influence, dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on the world of motorsports.
Established in 2014, the award honors the legacy of Argetsinger, the visionary of the first post-World War II road race in the U.S., held on the streets of Watkins Glen on Oct. 2, 1948 — an event establishing the village as one of the world’s most iconic motorsports destinations. Past recipients include Brian Redman, Bobby Rahal and Chip Ganassi, among other leaders in the sport.
“In recognition of his significant contribution to motorsports and his lifelong connections to the sport, the IMRRC is delighted to welcome Tommy Hilfiger to the distinguished group of recipients of the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award,” said Margaret Lawrence, executive director of the IMRRC.
Hilfiger said, “Watkins Glen, once home to the U.S. Grand Prix, was where I first experienced the excitement and energy of motorsports. Those races left a lasting impression on me and sparked a passion that has stayed with me throughout my life. It’s incredibly meaningful to be recognized by the IMRRC and to be connected to the legacy of Cameron Argetsinger and the historic racing community that helped shape the sport in America.”
Over the past 40 years, Hilfiger, who was raised in nearby Elmira, N.Y., built a brand at the intersection of sport and style, partnering with athletes and teams across motorsports, competitive sailing, golf, snow sports and soccer.
Cadillac Formula 1 Team at Australian Grand Prix on March 7, 2026
Cadillac Formula 1 Team, courtesy shot
Hilfiger’s passion for Formula 1 began as a teenager watching through the fences at Watkins Glen International. That early fascination evolved into a decades-long connection to the sport. Since the 1990s, Hilfiger’s brand has partnered with iconic Formula 1 teams including Team Lotus, Scuderia Ferrari F1 and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. He has collaborated with seven-time world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton on five collections pushing the boundaries of sport and style. Today, the brand continues to expand its presence in motorsports through a multiyear partnership with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as the team’s official apparel partner and lifestyle sponsor.
The gala is open to the public with a limited number of tickets available. Individual tickets and tables of 10 may be purchased, and the event is expected to sell out.
