Both the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity Series will be in action this weekend at Watkins Glen International. The road course has been a fixture on the NASCAR schedule with events yearly since 1986 though diehard fans will remember the first race was run in 1957.
The NASCAR configuration is made up of 7 turns which total in 2.45 miles for a lap.
NASCAR Weekend Schedule for Watkins Glen
Friday, August 3
12:35-1:25 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series practice, NBC Sports App
2:05-3:25 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series final practice, NBC Sports App
Saturday, August 4
10:05-11:20 a.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App
11:35 a.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying, NBCSN/NBC Sports App
1-2:15 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App
3 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series Zippo 200 (82 laps, 200.9 miles), NBC/NBC Sports App Green Flag: 3:49 p.m.
6:35 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Busch Pole Qualifying, NBCSN/NBC Sports App
Sunday, August 5
2:30 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GoBowling at The Glen (90 laps, 220.5 miles), NBC/NBC Sports App Green Flag: 2:48 p.m.
Previous Winners
MENCS: Martin Truex Jr.
Xfinity Series: Kyle Busch
Weather
The threat of rain will be present but temps will climb as well rising from a high of 78 on Friday to a high of 90 on Sunday. There is a 40% chance of rain on Sunday.