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Watkins Glen International Hosts General Tire 100 at The Glen

The ARCA Menards Series will race at Watkins Glen International on Saturday, Aug. 19 for the General Tire 100 at The Glen. The race will be 25 laps (62.5 miles) on the 2.45-mile road course.

This will be the fourth ARCA race at Watkins Glen. The first three races were held in 2019, 2021 and 2022. The inaugural race was won by Michael Self, followed by Ty Gibbs in 2021, and Rajah Caruth in 2022.

NASCAR Xfinity Series Also Competing

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will also be in action at Watkins Glen on Saturday, Aug. 19. The Xfinity Series race will be 28 laps (69 miles) on the 2.45-mile road course.

This will be the ninth Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen. The first race was held in 1988 and was won by Tommy Ellis. Other notable winners include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Kyle Busch.

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen International is a road racing track located in Watkins Glen, New York. The track was built in 1956 and has hosted a variety of racing events, including Formula One, NASCAR, and IndyCar.

The track is known for its challenging layout, which features 11 turns and several elevation changes. It is considered one of the most iconic road racing tracks in the United States.