NASCAR is again on a highway course this weekend with the Cup, O’Reilly, Craftsman Truck, and ARCA Menards Collection at Watkins Glen Worldwide. That is the earliest WGI has ever appeared on the schedule, and the climate appears to be like iffy with some rain anticipated.
Shane van Gisbergen is the defending Cup winner at Watkins Glen, and he’s hoping to safe his first win of the 2026 season this weekend. Championship chief Tyler Reddick received the one highway course race held to date this season, besting SVG on the Circuit of the Americas.
The Glen will look a bit totally different with new tire packs lining the surface of Flip 1 and the Carousel, limiting the runoff drivers can make the most of all through the weekend.
On this story, you could find all the data you must watch this weekend’s motion at Watkins Glen, from the weekend schedule to the place to observe, and even the total entry checklist.
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What’s the NASCAR at Watkins Glen weekend schedule?
Friday, Could 8
11:00am EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Collection observe — FOX SPORTS 2
12:30pm EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Collection qualifying — FOX SPORTS 2
1:30pm EST — ARCA Menards Collection race (41 laps) — FOX SPORTS 2
4:30pm EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Collection race (1727 laps) — FOX SPORTS 1
Saturday, Could 9
10:30am EST — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Components Collection observe — CW APP
11:35am EST — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Components Collection qualifying — CW APP
1:00pm EST — NASCAR Cup Collection observe — PRIME VIDEO
2;0:10pm EST — NASCAR Cup Collection qualifying — PRIME VIDEO
40pm EST — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Components Collection race (82 laps) — THE CW
Sunday, Could 10
1:30pm EST — NASCAR RaceDay pre-race present — FOX SPORTS 1
3:00 pm EST — NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen (100 laps) — FOX SPORTS 1Â
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Photograph by: Chris Graythen – Getty Pictures
How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Collection at Texas?
Date: Sunday, Could 10
TV begin time: 1:30pm EST
Inexperienced flag: 3:14 pm ESTÂ
Laps:Â 100 lapsÂ
Levels: 20 / 30 / 50
TV channel: FS1 | TSN (Canada) | Different worldwide viewing choices
Reside stream:Â In-car cameras on HBO MAX
Radio:Â MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Climate forecast
With the Watkins Glen date moved earlier into the season than ever earlier than, the climate goes to be a bit totally different than previous races. Will probably be cooler, with an opportunity of rain day by day, however these will likely be passing rain showers fairly than intense storms. This can make the grass treacherous as properly, with muddy situations that would simply harm any automobiles that go off-road. Temperatures will wrestle to succeed in 60 levels Fahrenheit, with in a single day lows falling into the 40s. Â
Who’s competing within the Go Bowling at The Glen?
There are 36 chartered entries and two open entries. Josh Bilicki the No. 66 Ford, whereas Katherine Legge is making her first begin of the 12 months within the Reside Quick Motorsports No. 78 Chevrolet.
Additionally, all three Trackhouse drivers (Chastain, Van Gisbergen, Zilisch) will likely be performing triple-duty this weekend. Two different Cup drivers are operating the Truck race — Carson Hocevar and A.J. Allmendinger.
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