Watkins Glen Starting Lineup: May 2026 (NASCAR O’Reilly Series)

NASCAR O’Reilly Series starting positions for Watkins Glen International

NASCAR O’Reilly Series drivers will take the green flag at Watkins Glen International this afternoon. Now, the track is damp and a round of wet-weather practice is on deck. Qualifying has been canceled as the field has been set via the rulebook

View the Watkins Glen starting lineup for the NASCAR O’Reilly Series below.

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Sheldon Creed spins on the wet paint during practice. He backs it hard into the fence and picks up heavy damage.

Watkins Glen International
Starting Lineup
May 9, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series

Pos | Driver | Best Time

1. Rajah Caruth

2. Justin Allgaier

3. Sheldon Creed

4. Brent Crews

5. Sam Mayer

6. Parker Retzlaff

7. Brandon Jones

8. Jesse Love

9. Austin Hill

10. Sammy Smith

11. Jeremy Clements

12. Shane van Gisbergen

13. Ryan Sieg

14. William Sawalich

15. Anthony Alfredo

16. Dean Thompson

17. Connor Zilisch

18. Brennan Poole

19. Patrick Staropoli

20. Lavar Scott

21. Alex Guenette

22. Harrison Burton

23. Jeb Burton

24. Blaine Perkins

25. Taylor Gray

26. Josh Bilicki

27. Corey Day

28. Ryan Ellis

29. Ross Chastain

30. Alex Labbe

31. Derek White

32. Glen Reen

33. Kyle Sieg

34. Carson Kvapil

35. Austin Green

36. Will Rodgers

37. Matt Wilson

38. Preston Pardus

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Watkins Glen International
Practice Results
May 9, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series

Pos | Driver | Best Time

1. Brent Crews
1:12.193

2. Connor Zilisch
1:12.266

3. Shane van Gisbergen
1:12.901

4. Sam Mayer
1:12.988

5. Jesse Love
1:12.991

6. Parker Retzlaff
1:13.095

7. Taylor Gray
1:13.096

8. Austin Green
1:13.313

9. Corey Day
1:13.328

10. William Sawalich
1:13.365

11. Ross Chastain
1:13.392

12. Sammy Smith
1:13.400

13. Justin Allgaier
1:13.415

14. Carson Kvapil
1:13.494

15. Rajah Caruth
1:13.513

16. Harrison Burton
1:13.638

17. Blaine Perkins
1:13.746

18. Preston Pardus
1:13.887

19. Brandon Jones
1:13.905

20. Brennan Poole
1:14.053

21. Jeb Burton
1:14.104

22. Josh Bilicki
1:14.155

23. Anthony Alfredo
1:14.180

24. Patrick Staropoli
1:14.485

25. Alex Guenette
1:14.544

26. Ryan Sieg
1:14.633

27. Alex Labbe
1:14.701

28. Dean Thompson
1:15.125

29. Sheldon Creed
1:15.129

30. Will Rodgers
1:15.255

31. Lavar Scott
1:15.369

32. Austin Hill
1:15.560

33. Ryan Ellis
1:15.827

34. Kyle Sieg
1:18.567

35. Glen Reen
104.840

36. Derek White
110.722

37. Matt Wilson
No Time

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