NASCAR is heading to Watkins Glen International and while the Cup Series entry list is not as notable like the Indianapolis Road Course, the Xfinity Series has another star-filled field.
Most notably in the Cup Series, Jenson Button (Rick Ware Racing) and Mike Rockenfeller (Legacy Motor Club) return to their previous organizations at the Indianapolis Road Course. Meanwhile, Cole Custer will fill the No. 51 car for Rick Ware Racing.
The Xfinity Series is where the majority of the action is for Watkins Glen. Hendrick Motorsports is bringing the No. 17 car back and Alex Bowman will pilot the entry. As for Joe Gibbs Racing’s All-Star car (No. 19), Ty Gibbs will drive it for a third straight weekend.
Preliminary entry lists for the NASCAR weekend at Watkins Glen.
– (Cup): 36 entries
– (Xfinity): 40 entries; 2 go home pic.twitter.com/sCCNF4WEQs— Austin Konenski (@AustinKonenski) August 14, 2023
Kaulig Racing will have Kyle Busch behind the wheel of the No. 10 car at Watkins Glen, despite what the entry list says right now. A.J. Allmendinger cannot compete in the Xfinity Series again during the 2023 NASCAR season after reaching his five-race limit. The final notable entry is Ross Chastain in the No. 91 car for DGM Racing.
There are several new drivers on the Xfinity Series entry list compared to Indianapolis and this weekend’s race at Watkins Glen should live up to the hype.