CONCORD, N.C. - The NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, Truck, and ARCA Series return to Watkins Glen International this weekend for three days of racing at the 2.45-mile road course.
Hendrick Motorsports has a storied history at the Glen, earning 11 victories. It began in 1986, when Tim Richmond cruised to victory in an era before the bus stop chicane, a staple of the circuit, was added in 1992.
Fast forward to 2001 and Jeff Gordon scored his fourth win at the track after holding off Jeff Burton in a late race battle. The finish was made more dramatic as a limping Elliott Sadler triggered a caution with two to go. Since this was before the era of overtime restarts, drivers raced back to the yellow flag to secure their position, making the penultimate lap essentially the race's decisive moment.
RELATED: NASCAR Cup Series points standings
Then in the 2018 season, Chase Elliott broke through to nab not just his first career victory, but also Hendrick Motorsports' 250th in the Cup Series. After saving enough fuel in a tense fight with Martin Turex Jr., he was able to outlast him and coast to the finish.
Unfortunately, Elliott did not have enough fuel to make it back to the frontstretch on his own. But with a push from seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, he was able to make it back to the finish line and claim his first checkered flag. This kickstarted a five-race winning streak at the track for the organization.
Here is a look at the TV schedule this week:
What time is the NASCAR race today?
(All times listed in eastern time)
Friday, August 8
- 11:35 a.m. - CRAFTSMAN Truck Series practice, FS2
- 12:40 p.m. - CRAFTSMAN Truck Series qualifying, FS2
- 2 - ARCA race, FS2
- 5 - CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, FS1
Saturday, August 9
- 9:30 a.m. - Xfinity Series practice, CW
- 10:35 - Xfinity Series practice, CW
- Noon - Cup Series practice, TruTV
- 1:10 - Cup Series qualifying, TruTV
- 3 - Xfinity Series race, CW
Sunday, August 10
- 2 p.m. - Cup Series race, USA
RELATED: Driver averages for Watkins Glen International
Where is NASCAR racing this weekend?
The NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, Truck, and ARCA Series take on Watkins Glen International this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Where is Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen International is located in Watkins Glen, New York.
NASCAR points standings today
| Driver | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Denny Hamlin | 719 (ADV) | 4 |
| 2. Kyle Larson | 725 (ADV) | 3 |
| 3. Christopher Bell | 684 (ADV) | 3 |
| 4. Shane van Gisbergen | 398 (ADV) | 3 |
| 5. William Byron | 770 (ADV) | 2 |
| 6. Chase Elliott | 752 (ADV) | 1 |
| 7. Ryan Blaney | 665 (ADV) | 1 |
| 8. Chase Briscoe | 640 (ADV) | 1 |
| 9. Bubba Wallace | 581 (ADV) | 1 |
| 10. Joey Logano | 560 (ADV) | 1 |
| 11. Ross Chastain | 544 (ADV) | 1 |
| 12. Austin Cindric | 481 (ADV) | 1 |
| 13. Josh Berry | 443 (ADV) | 1 |
| 14. Tyler Reddick | 673 (+122) | 0 |
| 15. Alex Bowman | 614 (+63) | 0 |
| 16. Chris Buescher | 574 (+23) | 0 |
| -------------- | --- | --- |
| 17. Ryan Preece | 551 (-23) | 0 |
| 18. Kyle Busch | 501 (-73) | 0 |
| 19. Ty Gibbs | 487 (-87) | 0 |
| 20. AJ Allmendinger | 456 (-118) | 0 |