WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — The NASCAR Cup Series is racing at Watkins Glen with two races left in the 2025 regular season after Sunday. Follow here for live race updates.
STAGE ONE
Stage is 20 laps. The race is 90 laps.
Race Start
Courtesy of Team Penske
Ryan Blaney will start on the pole with Shane van Gisbergen on the front row with him. It is the first NASCAR Cup Series road course pole for Blaney. SVG’s teammate Connor Zilisch had to withdraw from the race after injuring his collarbone Saturday in victory lane.
Go Bowling at The Glen Info
Broadcast: USA, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Distance: 90 laps / 220.5 miles
Stages: 20 / 40 / 90
Average time of race: 2:18:26
Pit road speed: 40 mph
Caution car speed: 45 mph
Fuel Window: 36 laps
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