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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 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.