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The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continue on Sunday with Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.
In the second race of the playoffs, 16 drivers will battle it out for a place in the round of 12. Joey Logano won the opening playoff race in Atlanta last week to secure a spot in the next round. The Bass Pro Shops Night Race in Bristol next week will conclude the round of 16.
Ross Chastain is on pole position for Sunday’s race, with several street course specialists lining up behind him. His future teammate Shane Van Gisbergen will start in third place. Two-time Cup Series winner Juan Pablo Montoya drives for 23XI Racing and will start Sunday’s race in 34th place.
Follow our live updates. The green flag will be shown at 2:00 p.m. CT at Watkins Glen.
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Kyle Busch spun in the second turn of the inside loop on the first lap of Sunday’s race. Busch collected several playoff drivers, including Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and Ryan Blaney.
Blaney has a broken steering column and is out of the race. Hamlin suffered severe damage to his right front fender after the collision with Busch.
We have 90 laps in New York to decide Race 2 of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The green flag is waved at Watkins Glen and Race 2 of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begins.
What to look out for at Watkins Glen International, minor changes to the track
To keep the cars on the track, the run-off areas were adjusted. The outer run-off area in Turn 1 was bumped and the rumble strips in the inner loop, the famous “bus stop” corner, were adjusted to be higher and more tapered – almost like a thorn.
The 3.8-kilometer-long, eleven-turn circuit features several heavy braking zones and several tricky corners. The last two corners are ideal for overtaking and can ultimately decide the race.
NASCAR Watkins Glen TV schedule, start time for Go Bowling at The Glen
Green flag time: Approximately 2:00 p.m. CT on Sunday, September 15
Rail: Watkins Glen International (3.8 km race track) in Watkins Glen, NY
Length: 90 laps, 220.5 miles
Stages: 20 rounds, 20 rounds, 50 rounds
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 USA Network. Streaming options for the race include the NBC Sports app and FUBO, which offers a free trial to prospective subscribers.
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Get into the top 10 of the starting line-up at bowling at The Glen
Ross Chastain secured his second career pole position in qualifying on Saturday. His future teammate Shane Van Gisbergen continues to be one of the best road racers and starts third. Here are the top 10 on the grid 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. AJ 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
The full starting grid for Sunday’s race can be found here.
NASCAR races on the radio: How to listen to the NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen
The Go Bowling at The Glen will be broadcast on the radio by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has affiliates 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.
The youngest winners of the NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen
2023: William Byron
2022: Kyle Larson
2021: Kyle Larson
2019: Chase Elliott
2018: Chase Elliott
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no racing in 2020.
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