Watkins Glen International News

Our collection of Watkins Glen International news and photos. Watkins Glen International is an American road course located in Watkins Glen, NY. The famous track once hosted F1 races and now hosts a wide variety of racing series.

Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Blaney settle differences from Watkins Glen International

August 11, 2019 by Shane Walters

Friday comments from both drivers further escalated the altercation; A few beers solved the problem

Road courses are the new short tracks. Watkins Glen International brought fireworks to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series field. Several of those altercations have carried over to this weekend at Michigan International Speedway

Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Blaney tangled into the carousel at Watkins Glen International.

Eldora / Watkins Glen Penalty Report: July 31-August 4, 2019

August 6, 2019 by Shane Walters

Three NASCAR crew members suspended in this week’s penalty report

NASCAR hosted a triple-header race weekend. Watkins Glen International welcomed both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCRA Xfinity Series. Earlier in the week, the NASCAR Truck Series visited the dirt track at Eldora Speedway.

View the full 2019 Eldora / Watkins Glen penalty report below.

Rick Hendrick defends retaliation by William Byron on Kyle Busch

August 6, 2019 by Shane Walters

Hendrick says NASCAR drivers don’t cut his rookie driver ‘any slack’ and Byron needs to ‘come back’

Fireworks exploded in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International. Kyle Busch and William Byron were in a battle for 2nd at the start of lap two.

Busch looked to his inside,

Jimmie Johnson confronts Ryan Blaney after Watkins Glen International

August 5, 2019 by Shane Walters

NASCAR drivers Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Blaney comment after confrontation on pit road

On lap 62, Jimmie Johnson held the 14th position and Ryan Blaney wanted it. Blaney had a look on the inside into the turn five carousel.

Johnson came down and he was around. He slid across the track and stood on the gas to try and avoid the wall.

Watkins Glen Race Results: August 4, 2019 (NASCAR Cup Series)

August 4, 2019 by Shane Walters

NASCAR results from Watkins Glen International

Road course racing is up next for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. The 2.45-mile road course of Watkins Glen International hosts the GoBowling at The Glen.

View full Watkins Glen race results below.

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Watkins Glen: 10-Lap Averages (August 2019)

August 4, 2019 by Shane Walters

NASCAR average speeds for Watkins Glen International

Today, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will roll to the starting line in New York. Watkins Glen International hosts the GoBowling at The Glen.

View Watkins Glen 10-lap averages below.

Chase Elliott set the pole time in yesterday’s round of qualifying.

AJ Allmendinger disqualified from NASCAR race at Watkins Glen

August 3, 2019 by Shane Walters

Allmendinger comments after being disqualified, again

Austin Cindric pitted from the lead late in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen International. He had new tires and was on the chase to get back to the front.

With 2 laps to go, Cindric has a run on the inside off turn one.

Watkins Glen Starting Lineup: August 2019 (NASCAR Cup Series)

August 3, 2019 by Shane Walters

NASCAR starting lineup for Watkins Glen International

Next up, it’s NASCAR qualifying at Watkins Glen International. They’ll set the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starting grid for the GoBowling at The Glen.

View the full 2019 Watkins Glen starting lineup below.

Knockout qualifying was eliminated on oval tracks earlier this year.

Watkins Glen Xfinity Race Results: August 3, 2019

August 3, 2019 by Shane Walters

NASCAR Xfinity Series race results from Watkins Glen International

The NASCAR Xfinity Series has unloaded at Watkins Glen International. Tehe New York road course is set for the Zippo 200.

View the full Watkins Glen Xfinity race results below.

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Watkins Glen Final Practice Results: August 3, 2019 (NASCAR Cup Series)

August 3, 2019 by Shane Walters

NASCAR final practice times from Watkins Glen International

Next up, it’s a final round of NASCAR practice at Watkins Glen International. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series has one final session ahead of qualifying later today.

View full Watkins Glen International final practice results below.

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Watkins Glen Xfinity Starting Lineup: August 3, 2019

August 3, 2019 by Shane Walters

NASCAR Xfinity Series starting lineup for Watkins Glen International

Next up, it’s Xfinity qualifying at The Glen. The Watkins Glen Xfinity race will take place later today. Now, they’ll set the starting grid.

View the full Watkins Glen Xfinity starting lineup below.

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Watkins Glen
Xfinity Qualifying
Round 1

Duration: 25 min (Top 12 advance)

The red flag is out early in round one.

Watkins Glen Practice Results: August 3, 2019 (NASCAR Cup Series)

August 3, 2019 by Shane Walters

NASCAR practice results from Watkins Glen International

Today, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series takes to the New York road course. Watkins Glen International hosts the GoBowling at The Glen.

View full 2019 Watkins Glen practice results below.

Watkins Glen Practice
Report

Duration: 50 minutes

A small line forms at the edge of the pit lane ahead of the green flag in this session.

Watkins Glen TV Schedule: August 2019 (NASCAR Weekend)

August 2, 2019 by Shane Walters

NASCAR tv schedule for Watkins Glen International

This weekend, NASCAR unloads at a road course for left and right hand turns. Watkins Glen International in New York hosts a double header race weekend. Both the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series are on deck.

View the full 2019 Watkins Glen tv schedule below.

NASCAR: Uncontrolled tire rule updated

July 26, 2019 by Shane Walters

Drivers and teams were vocal against NASCAR’s uncontrolled tire policy; The rule has now been updated

Two weeks ago, Denny Hamlin’s crew left a tire more than arms length away during a pit stop. That resulted in a penalty during the race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Hamlin was sent to the tail of the field.

Woodstock returns via Watkins Glen International

January 11, 2019 by Shane Walters

The Woodstock 50 will be hosted on the grounds of the former F1 track and current NASCAR track

50 years ago, a giant hippie festival was born. Some 400,000 visitors attended Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm. To date, it’s one of the largest Rock n Roll concerts to date.

It rained and caused muddy hell for the local farmers.

2018 Watkins Glen TV Ratings

August 8, 2018 by Shane Walters

NASCAR TV Ratings: Watkins Glen International

The bell was rung in Dawsonville, GA. Chase Elliott claimed his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win in Watkins Glen, New York over the weekend.

The ratings are up from 2017. The 2018 showing of the event came close to viewership from 2016 race aired via the USA Network due to olympics coverage.

NASCAR race-winner, Chase Elliott comments on the leadership change of NASCAR

August 7, 2018 by Shane Walters

Elliott comments on Jim France; the idea of running against his father at Road America; Who teepee’d his motorhome?

Chase Elliott grabbed his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory on Sunday at Watkins Glen Internatioal. Roughly two hours later, the CEO of NASCAR was getting arrested.

Monday’s news stories were a mix of happy and sad.