Travel Tips: Watkins Glen International – Aug. 3-5, 2018

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and K&N Pro Series East visit the Finger Lakes region of New York State for the final road course race on the Cup Series schedule for 2018. The Go Bowling at The Glen weekend takes place Friday through Sunday, August 3-5 at Watkins Glen International.

Fans with a weekend pass can check out Friday night’s concert featuring the Preston James Band and opening act Small Town Shade beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Saturday night following the Xfinity Series race, the Pete Frank Band will be on-stage at Gate 7, while the Devon Franks Band will be on-stage at Gate 1; both sets start at 7 p.m. ET.

Key on-track event times:

Friday, Aug. 3 –
  • K&N Pro Series East practice – 11 a.m. ET
  • Xfinity Series practice – 12:35 and 2:05 p.m. ET
  • K&N Pro Series East qualifying – 3:30 p.m. ET
  • K&N Pro Series East Great Outdoors RV Superstore 100 at The Glen – 4:45 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 4
  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice – 10:05 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET
  • Xfinity Series qualifying – 11:35 a.m. ET
  • Xfinity Series Zippo 200 at The Glen – 3 p.m. ET
  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying – 6:35 p.m. ET
Sunday, Aug. 5 –  
  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen – 2:30 p.m. ET
Get tickets and more information about the race weekend at www.theglen.com.

Travel Tips: Watkins Glen International – Aug. 3-5, 2018 Travel Tips: Watkins Glen International – Aug. 3-5, 2018 Reviewed by Paula on Monday, July 30, 2018 Rating: 5