Race Details
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Location: Watkins Glen International, New York
Broadcast: The CW, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Race Format: 90 laps (220 miles) on the 2.45-mile road course
Stages:
Stage 1: 20 laps
Stage 2: 20 laps
Final Stage: 50 laps
Key Storylines
Connor Zilisch Returns as Defending Winner:
Zilisch won this race in his Xfinity debut last year and enters 2025 with four wins in the last seven races. He’ll pilot the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet and is tied for the regular-season points lead.
Cup Series Talent Joins the Grid:
Shane van Gisbergen (No. 9 JR Motorsports)
Michael McDowell (No. 11 Kaulig Racing)
Riley Herbst (No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing)
Josh Bilicki (No. 91 DGM Racing)
These drivers bring road-course expertise and shake up the competition.
Playoff Picture Tightens:
Four races remain in the regular season. Justin Allgaier, Sam Mayer, Austin Hill, and Zilisch have clinched playoff spots. Several drivers are in must-win territory.
Drivers to Watch
| Driver | Team | Notes |
| Connor Zilisch | JR Motorsports | Defending winner, 5 wins in 2025 |
| Shane van Gisbergen | JR Motorsports | Road-course ace, 2024 top-five finisher |
| Michael McDowell | Kaulig Racing | Cup veteran, first Xfinity start since 2016 |
| Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | Returns after suspension, playoff contender |
| William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | Xfinity debut, strong ARCA road-course record |
Race Outlook
Watkins Glen has a history of dramatic finishes, and with five Cup drivers in the mix, expect aggressive strategy and late-race chaos. Zilisch is the favorite, but van Gisbergen and McDowell could challenge if cautions fall their way.
Driver Odds
Shane Van Gisbergen – 150
Connor Zilisch + 110
Michael McDowell + 1000
Sheldon Creed + 2200
Sam Mayer + 2200
Austin Hill + 2800
Justin Allgaier + 3000
Taylor Gray + 4000
Sammy Smith + 4000
Jesse Love + 4000
Nicholas Sanchez + 5000
Riley Herbst + 7000
William Sawalich + 10000
Carson Kvapil + 10000
Christian Eckes + 15000
Brandon Jones + 15000
Austin Green + 25000
Harrison Burton + 40000
Kaz Grala + 70000
Jeb Burton + 70000
Dean Thompson + 70000
Daniel Dye + 70000
Stefan Parsons + 90000
Ryan Sieg + 90000
Thomas Annunziata + 100000
Ryan Ellis + 100000
Preston Pardus + 100000
Parker Retzlaff + 100000
Matt DiBenedetto + 100000
Kyle Sieg + 100000
Josh Bilicki + 100000
Jeremy Clements + 100000
Garrett Smithley + 100000
Brennan Poole + 100000
Blaine Perkins + 100000
Anthony Alfredo + 100000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
