IMSA Insider #612: New Drivers, Cars and Entries to Watch For Rest of 2025, Early 2026
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Lou Modestino – Track Talk – How Did Northeast Drivers Do This Past Weekend At Watkins Glen And Portland?
Here’s Lou Modestino and his Track Talk column, reporting on northeastern motorsports competitors’ results from the past weekend…
Shane Van Gisbergen won the Cup race at Watkins Glen, NY. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came 13th. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 14th.Corner Zilisch won the Xfinity race. Boston’s Kaz Grala ended up 11th driving the Chris and Mary Our entry from Cape Cod, MA Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT wasn’t so luck and had to settle for 32nd. Ditto for Thomas Anziana of Colt’s Neck, NJ, whoended his day in 37th.The Craftsman Trucks had Corey Heim go to victory Lane. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA placed third while Parker Kligerman of Weston, CT came in 31st.The ARCA Menard’s Series was also at the Glen which saw Tristen McKee going to Victory Lane while Dale Quarterly, originally from Hanover, MA, finished fifth. Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY came in seventh.On the West Coast the Indy Cars were in action in Portland, OR with Will Power the first to get the checkered flag. Not so lucky was Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT who ended his day in 27th position.
Richard Childress Racing Race Preview: Watkins Glen International
Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen International… The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Watkins Glen International this weekend for the Go Bowling at The Glen, marking the 42nd Cup Series appearance at the 2.45-mile road course. Richard Childress Racing boasts two NASCAR Cup Series wins among eight top-five finishes, 23 top-10 finishes and three poles, having led 275 laps. Robby Gordon won the 2003 event, leading the final 30 laps and scoring his third victory with RCR over the span of three seasons. Kevin Harvick captured the 2006 race, edging Tony Stewart for the victory, and claiming his first win at Watkins Glen. The victory was Harvick’s first on a road course and came in his 200th career Cup start. Dale Earnhardt won three poles (1990, 1992, 1996) for the Welcome, N.C.-based organization. Last year at The Glen, Austin Dillon started 23rd and finished 28th, while Kyle Busch began the race 13th and finished 30th.
Young’s Motorsports Xfinity/NCTS Watkins Glen International Team Preview
Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series
Watkins Glen International | Mission 176 at The Glen
Fast Facts
AM Racing | Harrison Burton Watkins Glen International Xfinity Race Preview
AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Watkins Glen International | Mission 200 at The Glen
Fast Facts
No. 25 AM Racing Team:
Driver: Harrison Burton
Primary Partner(s): AirBox
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Danny Efland
Spotter: Kevin Hamlin
Chassis Intel: AMR Chassis No. 079
Engine: Roush-Yates Engines
2025 Driver Points Position: 11th | 2025 Owner Points Position: 12th
Kaulig Racing Weekly Preview | Watkins Glen International
Here is the Kaulig Racing Weekly Preview from Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, NY for the Go Bowling At The Glen NASCAR Cup Series race, and the Mission 200 At The Glen NASCAR Xfinity Series race.
ARCA Menards Series at Watkins Glen International: General Tire 100 at The Glen Pre-Race Notes
ARCA Menards Series at Watkins Glen International
THE RACE: General Tire 100 at The Glen
THE PLACE: Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, NY
THE DATE: Friday, August 8, 2025
THE TIME: 2:00 pm ET
TV: FS2, Live
RADIO: MRN Radio, Live
NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Watkins Glen International
NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Go Bowling at The Glen
The Place: Watkins Glen International
Track Length: 2.45 Mile Asphalt Road Course
The Date: Sunday, August 10
The Time: 2 p.m. ET
The Purse: $9,797,935
TV: USA Network, 1:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 220.5 miles (90 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 40), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 90)
NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Watkins Glen International
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Next Race: Mission 200 at The Glen
The Place: Watkins Glen International
Track Length: 2.45 Mile Asphalt Road Course
The Date: Saturday, August 9
The Time: 3 p.m. ET
The Purse: $1,651,939
TV: CW, 1:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 200.9 miles (82 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 40), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 82)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Watkins Glen International
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Next Race: Mission 176 at The Glen
The Place: Watkins Glen International
Track Length: 2.45 Mile Asphalt Road Course
The Date: Friday, August 8
The Time: 5 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 5 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 176.4 miles (72 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 40), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 72)