NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying results from Watkins Glen International on August 4, 2018
They’ll race later this afternoon. First, they’ll set the grid with two rounds of knockout qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
View the full Watkins Glen Xfinity Series starting lineup below.
This is the first time on the track for most of the field. There were two rounds of practice on Friday. However, due to the rain most teams elected to remain in the garage.
Cup drivers in the Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen: Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, AJ Allmendinger, Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon, Aric Almriola
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Round 1
Xfinity Qualifying
It’s a 25 minute session in round 1 of NASCAR Xfinity qualifying at Watkins Glen International. The top 12 will advance to round two.
16 minutes remain, Brian Henderson has cut a left rear tire into turn 1. He’s 27th on the board but he lost the tire at the flag stand. He made no contact but the red flag is out for debris and the car stopped in turn 1.
10 minutes remain, Tyler Reddick has looped it. No caution but Brad Keselowski is hard on the brakes to avoid it. That lap is a wash for Keselowski who heads to the pits.
Many cars are running laps in bulk. That’s not normal for qualifying. Due to the lack of practice yesterday, a few teams have decided to make this a bit of a practice session.
5 minutes remain, Joey Logano leads the round. Clements sits in the bubble.
The point leader, Christopher Bell is making his first start at Watkins Glen International. He’s won the last three Xfinity races but he sits 28th on the board. With 4 minutes remain, he’s getting ready to make another run. The lack of practice yesterday isn’t helping his situation.
Under a minute to go, Bell is in! He jumps to 12th. Sadler gets bumped out of the top 12. Joey Logano wins round 1 of NACSRA Xfinity Series qualifying.
Stephen Leicht is the lone car to be sent home following the first round of qualifying.
Round 1 Results: 1. Joey Logano (72.154); 2. Justin Allgaier (72.667); 3. AJ Allmendinger (72.894); 4. Ryan Truex (72.924); 5. Ryan Preece (72.942); 6. Daniel Hemric (72.954); 7. Aric Almirola (73.029); 8. Kyle Larson (73.031); 9. Austin Dillon (73.076); 10. Brad Keselowski (73.156); 11. Cole Custer (73.244); 12. Christopher Bell (73.299);
Round 2
Xfinity Qualifying
It’s a short 10 minute session in the final round of qualifying. The top 12 from the previous round will make a run for the pole.
Ryan Preece is the first car on the track. 7 more cars follow. Joey Logano returns to the top of the board. It’s quicker in this round, a 71.710 for Logano.
1 minute remains, Brad Keselowski has returned to the track for a final attempt at the pole. Half the lap is complete, Keselowski is trending in the green. Final corner, he’s in the green by a tenth.
Keselowski cooks the final corner! The rear end steps out, he shuts it down and coasts to the pit lane.
Joey Logano takes the pole in the NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Watkins Glen International!
The Zippo 200 featuring the NASCAR Xfinity Series will air later today at 3PM.
View the full Watkins Glen starting lineup for the NASCAR Xfinity Series below.
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Starting Lineup
Watkins Glen
Pos | Driver | Time
1. Joey Logano
71.710
2. Brad Keselowski
72.073
3. Kyle Larson
72.294
4. AJ Allmendinger
72.513
5. Daniel Hemric
72.526
6. Austin Dillon
72.669
7. Ryan Truex
72.789
8. Ryan Preece
72.824
9. Aric Almirola
72.866
10. Justin Allgaier
72.905
11. Christopher Bell
73.142
12. Cole Custer
73.221
13. Elliott Sadler
73.301
14. Austin Cindric
73.465
15. Jeremy Clements
73.505
16. Matt Tifft
73.533
17. Kaz Grala
73.598
18. Justin Haley
73.660
19. Ryan Reed
73.681
20. Brandon Jones
73.977
21. Alex Labbe
74.047
22. Scott Heckert
74.33
23. Ross Chastain
74.402
24. Mike Skeen
74.468
25. Michael Annett
74.606
26. JJ Yaley
74.659
27. Tyler Reddick
75.050
28. Ryan Sieg
75.090
29. Victor Gonzalex Jr
75.808
30. Tommy Joe Martins
75.867
31. Timmy Hill
76.338
32. Garrett Smithley
76.681
33. Jeff Green
77.153
34. David Starr
77.641
35. Chad Finchum
78.413
36. Brian Henderson
78.520
37. Joey Gase
78.956
38. Josh Bilicki
79.907
39. Spencer Boyd
80.084
40. Vinnie Miller
80.659
41. Stephen Leicht
78.413
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