Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY
Watkins Glen International is a 2.428 mile Road course. It falls in the category of Road Course (a racing circuit comprised of left- and right-hand turns, as opposed to an oval which is comprised exclusively of left-hand turns.).
The first NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International was in 1957.
2013 NASCAR Cup Races at Watkins Glen International
- Finger Lakes 355 on 08-11-2013 (Race #22)
Top 10 Pole Winners
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Earnhardt | 3 |
| 1 | Mark Martin | 3 |
| 1 | Jeff Gordon | 3 |
| 4 | Jimmie Johnson | 2 |
| 4 | Terry Labonte | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Busch | 2 |
| 7 | Tim Richmond | 1 |
| 7 | Rusty Wallace | 1 |
| 7 | Carl Edwards | 1 |
| 7 | Buck Baker | 1 |
Race Winners
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Stewart | 5 |
| 2 | Jeff Gordon | 4 |
| 3 | Mark Martin | 3 |
| 4 | Rusty Wallace | 2 |
| 4 | Ricky Rudd | 2 |
| 4 | Marcos Ambrose | 2 |
| 7 | Tim Richmond | 1 |
| 7 | Kyle Petty | 1 |
| 7 | Steve Park | 1 |
| 7 | Kyle Busch | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen International Track Facts
- Track Length: 2.428 Miles
- Track Shape: Road course
- Track Type: Road Course
- First Race: The Glen 101.2 on 08-04-1957
- Last Race: Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen on 08-12-2012
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 30
- Qualifying Record: Juan Montoya, 127.020 mph on 08-12-2012
- Race Record: Mark Martin (Ford) 103.030 mph on 08-13-1995
- Largest Purse: $4,896,322 for the Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen on 08-12-2012
- Most Cautions: 10 at the AMD at the Glen on 08-13-2006
- Most Caution Laps: 36 at the The Budweiser At The Glen on 08-14-1988
- Least Cautions: 3 at the Budweiser At The Glen on 08-09-1992
- Least Caution Laps: 7 at the The Bud At The Glen on 08-13-1995
- Most Lead Changes: 14 at the Budweiser At The Glen on 08-11-1991
- Least Lead Changes: 0 at the The Glen 101.2 on 08-04-1957
- Most Wins: 5 - Tony Stewart
- Most Poles: 3 - Dale Earnhardt
- Most Top Fives: 12 - Mark Martin
- Most Top Tens: 16 - Mark Martin
