Media Advisory: Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Raise Seat Belt Use Awareness Through Protect Your Melon Campaign

WATKINS GLEN, NY - The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and NASCAR star Ross Chastain team up to raise awareness of the “Protect Your Melon” campaign through meet and greet with on the lawn of the Schuyler County Courthouse.    

When:  Thursday, August 7, 2025 
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  

Where: Schuyler County Courthouse Lawn
106 Tenth Street
Watkins Glen  

Who: Ross Chastain, NASCAR Xfinity Driver 
Mary Tanner-Richter, DMV Deputy Commissioner for Traffic Safety & Investigations
New York State Police
New York State Park Police 
Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office
Watkins Glen Police Department