Overview
- The NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen is Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET on FS1 and MAX, with practice and qualifying Saturday on Amazon Prime Video and radio coverage on MRN/SiriusXM.
- NASCAR increased the Cup distance to 100 laps (245 miles), a 10-lap addition that could alter fuel windows and tire plans across all stages.
- Forecasts published Wednesday flag a high chance of rain for race day, creating the real possibility of wet tires, longer braking zones, and more caution periods.
- Entry lists are set with 38 Cup cars locked in, 39 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series entries with one to miss, and 38 Trucks with two to miss after qualifying.
- Sportsbooks on Wednesday installed Shane van Gisbergen as the clear favorite based on his road-course record, while tickets remain on sale with general admission starting at $39.