October 16, 2024
What You Need to Know About NASCAR Weekend at Watkins Glen International

What You Need to Know About NASCAR Weekend at Watkins Glen International

For the 41st time, NASCAR’s top series will compete at Watkins Glen International with Sunday afternoon’s Cup Series race, Go Bowling at The Glen.

This will be the first time Watkins Glen will be one of the series’ playoff races. The race will return to its regular August slot in 2025.

The race weekend at a glance.

Friday program

From 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: : NASCAR Classic Historic Sports Car Racing

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series Training

3:15 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series Qualifiers

4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: HSR NC Qualifications

5 p.m.:General Tire 100 at The Glen, ARCA Menards Series race (41 laps, 100.45 miles)

Aug 20, 2023; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) crosses the finish line to win the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY SportsAug 20, 2023; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) crosses the finish line to win the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 20, 2023; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) crosses the finish line to win the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Saturday program

8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Historic Sports Car Racing NASCAR Classic Racing

9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice

10am to 11am: Xfinity Series Qualifying

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series Training

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying (multi-vehicle, two rounds)

3:00 p.m.:Mission 200 at The Glen, Xfinity Series race (200.9 miles; 82 laps; stages 20/40)

6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.: HSR NC Race

Sunday program

2:20 p.m.: Presentation of the drivers

3:00 p.m.: Go Bowling at The Glen, NASCAR Cup Series race (220.5 miles; 90 laps; stages 20/40)

2023 Race Winners

ARCA Menards Series: Jesse Love (not in competition)

Xfinity Series: Sam Mayer

Series of cuts:William Byron

In figures

  • The entry list for the Cup Series race includes 38 drivers.

  • The Xfinity Series entry list includes 41 drivers.

  • The ARCA Menards Series entry list includes 29 drivers.

TV information on NASCAR weekend at Watkins Glen

  • The Mission 200 at The Glen and Go Bowling at The Glen will both be broadcast live on USA Network and streamed on NBC Sports. Practice and qualifying for each of these events will be streamed on NBC Sports.

  • The ARCA Menards Series race will be televised live on FS1.

Ticket information

Tickets are available at theglen.com.

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This article was originally published on Elmira Star-Gazette: NASCAR Cup Series times, TV information, schedule at Watkins Glen

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