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NASCAR 2023 Watkins Glen schedule, entry list, and how to watch

McDowell battled Daniel Suarez and later Chase Elliott, holding on to earn his second career NASCAR Cup Series victory and his first since the 2021 Daytona 500.

Ford has now won three straight Cup races. McDowell's win locked him into the playoffs and moved Bubba Wallace down to the cut-line, who now holds a 28-point buffer to Suarez.

Truex continues to lead the regular season standings, now 60pts clear of his Joe Gibbs Racing team-mate Denny Hamlin.

Kyle Larson is the defending winner at Watkins Glen. With just two races to go in the playoffs, there have been 14 different winners with 13 of them now locked into the playoffs (Shane van Gisbergen not eligible).


Michael McDowell, Front Row Motorsports, Horizon Hobby Ford Mustang (Photo by: Josh Tons / Motorsport Images)

What is the NASCAR at Watkins Glen schedule?

(Schedule is tentative and subject to change)

Friday, August 18

6:00 p.m. ET – ARCA Menards Series race (41 laps) - FS1

Saturday, August 19

10:30 a.m. ET - NASCAR Xfinity Series practice - NBC Sports App

11:00 a.m. ET - NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying - NBC Sports App

12:30 p.m. ET - NASCAR Cup Series practice - USA NETWORK

1:30 p.m. ET - NASCAR Cup Series qualifying - USA NETWORK

3:30 p.m. ET - NASCAR Xfinity Series race (82 laps) - USA NETWORK

Sunday, August 20

3:00 p.m. ET – NASCAR Cup Watkins Glen Race (90 laps) - USA NETWORK

How can I watch?

  • Date: Sunday, August 20
  • TV show start time: 3:00 p.m. ET
  • Stages/Laps: (20/20/50) - 90 laps
  • TV channel: USA | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
  • Live stream: Peacock (post-race show)
  • Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Martin Truex Jr, Joe Gibbs Racing, Reser's Fine Foods Toyota Camry and Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, SiriusXM Radio Toyota Camry (Photo by: Rusty Jarrett / NKP / Motorsport Images)

Who is racing at Watkins Glen?

36 cars are on the entry list with three no entries. Mike Rockenfeller is again driving the No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Chevrolet while Andy Lally moves from the No. 51 RWR Ford to the No. 15. Cole Custer is back behind the wheel of the No. 51 machine.

No.

Driver

Team

Manufacturer

1

Chevrolet

2

Ford

3

Chevrolet

4

Stewart Haas Racing

Ford

5

Kyle Larson

Chevrolet

6

RFK Racing

Ford

7

Spire Motorsports

Chevrolet

8

Richard Childress Racing

Chevrolet

9

Chase Elliott

Hendrick Motorsports

Chevrolet

10

Stewart Haas Racing

Ford

11

Denny Hamlin

Joe Gibbs Racing

Toyota

12

Team Penske

Ford

14

Stewart Haas Racing

Ford

15

Andy Lally

Rick Ware Racing

Ford

16

Chevrolet

17

RFK Racing

Ford

19

Joe Gibbs Racing

Toyota

20

Joe Gibbs Racing

Toyota

21

Ford

22

Team Penske

Ford

23

Bubba Wallace

Toyota

24

Hendrick Motorsports

Chevrolet

31

Kaulig Racing

Chevrolet

34

Michael McDowell

Ford

38

Front Row Motorsports

Ford

41

Stewart Haas Racing

Ford

42

Mike Rockenfeller

Petty GMS Motorsports

Chevrolet

43

Petty GMS Motorsports

Chevrolet

45

23XI Racing

Toyota

47

Chevrolet

48

Hendrick Motorsports

Chevrolet

51

Rick Ware Racing

Ford

54

Ty Gibbs

Joe Gibbs Racing

Toyota

77

Spire Motorsports

Chevrolet

78

Ford

99

Daniel Suarez

Trackhouse Racing Team

Chevrolet

 

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