The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs continue on Sunday with the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.
In the second race of the playoffs, 16 drivers are competing to advance to the Round of 12. Joey Logano won last week’s playoff opener at Atlanta to clinch a spot in the next round. Next week’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol ends the Round of 16.
Ross Chastain is on pole for Sunday’s race with several road course specialists lining up behind him. His future teammate Shane Van Gisbergen starts third. Two-time Cup Series winner Juan Pablo Montoya is running for 23XI Racing and starts 34th in Sunday’s race.
Follow along with our live updates, with the green flag set for 2 p.m. CT at Watkins Glen.
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NASCAR Watkins Glen TV schedule, start time for Go Bowling at The Glen
Green Flag Time: Approx. 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, Sept. 15
Track: Watkins Glen International (2.4-mile road course) in Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Length: 90 laps, 220.5 miles
Stages: 20 laps, 20 laps, 50 laps
TV coverage: USA Network
Radio: MRN (102.5 FM in Nashville)
Streaming: FUBO (free trial available); NBC Sports app (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
Go Bowling at The Glen will be broadcast nationally on the USA Network. Streaming options for the race include the NBC Sports app and FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
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Go Bowling at The Glen top 10 of starting lineup
Ross Chastain earned his second career pole position in Saturday’s qualifying. His future teammate, Shane Van Gisbergen, continues to be one of the best road course racers and starts third. Here is the top 10 of the starting lineup for Sunday’s race.
1. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
2. Martin Truex Jr., No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
3. Shane Van Gisbergen, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
4. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
5. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Penske Racing Ford
6. A.J. Allmendinger, No. 13 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
7. Joey Logano, No. 22 Penske Racing Ford
8. Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
9. Noah Gragson, No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
10. Michael McDowell, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
See the full starting lineup for Sunday’s race here.
NASCAR race radio coverage: How to listen to NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen
The Go Bowling at The Glen will be aired on the radio by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has affiliates all across the country, and their feed can also be streamed on NASCAR.com as well as the NASCAR app. The race can also be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
Recent NASCAR Cup Series race winners at Watkins Glen
2023: William Byron
2022: Kyle Larson
2021: Kyle Larson
2019: Chase Elliott
2018: Chase Elliott
NOTE: No race in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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