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NASCAR Practice Speeds, Notes, and Lap Averages. Use these NASCAR stats and info to build lineups on DraftKings for the the 2024 Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.
The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Watkins Glen International on Saturday morning/afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday afternoon.
The 38-car field was split into two groups for this practice session. Below you'll find the two practice groups, key notes from the practice session, and the practice speeds for all drivers.
Both groups got to go out for two different sessions during this practice. Remember, Goodyear is introducing a new tire this weekend, which is the reason for the extended practice session.
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Important Practice Notes
Denny Hamlin - Hamlin spun the No. 11 Toyota out during practice, but there was no harm, no foul, as he didn't hit anything. He ended up fifth-fastest on the day.
A spin for @dennyhamlin! pic.twitter.com/7C2E0CVyFN
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 14, 2024
Kyle Busch - Rowdy spun out about seven minutes into the first round of practice for Group B. He didn't hit anything and no damage was reported to the No. 8 Chevrolet.
Juan Pablo Montoya - Juan Montoya is back in the Cup Series, as he is driving the No. 50 Toyota for 23XI Racing this weekend. Montoya hasn't raced in the Cup Series since 2014, but he did win here at Watkins Glen back in 2010 when he was driving for Chip Ganassi Racing.
2024 Watkins Glen Go Bowling at The Glen Practice Speed Chart
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| Pos | Driver | Time | Speed | Fastest Lap | Laps Ran | Behind Leader |
| 1. | Tyler Reddick | 72.018 | 122.469 | 2 | 32 | ---.--- |
| 2. | Ross Chastain | 72.096 | 122.337 | 2 | 30 | -0.078 |
| 3. | Kyle Larson | 72.120 | 122.296 | 2 | 25 | -0.102 |
| 4. | Shane Van Gisbergen | 72.137 | 122.267 | 3 | 22 | -0.119 |
| 5. | Denny Hamlin | 72.286 | 122.015 | 2 | 31 | -0.268 |
| 6. | Joey Logano | 72.317 | 121.963 | 2 | 31 | -0.299 |
| 7. | Austin Cindric | 72.427 | 121.778 | 3 | 31 | -0.409 |
| 8. | Ryan Blaney | 72.435 | 121.764 | 2 | 25 | -0.417 |
| 9. | Corey LaJoie | 72.438 | 121.759 | 3 | 20 | -0.420 |
| 10. | Noah Gragson | 72.521 | 121.620 | 3 | 30 | -0.503 |
| 11. | Michael McDowell | 72.533 | 121.600 | 2 | 30 | -0.515 |
| 12. | Kyle Busch | 72.581 | 121.519 | 3 | 14 | -0.563 |
| 13. | Chase Elliott | 72.596 | 121.494 | 2 | 23 | -0.578 |
| 14. | Chase Briscoe | 72.635 | 121.429 | 3 | 28 | -0.617 |
| 15. | Juan Pablo Montoya | 72.675 | 121.362 | 4 | 26 | -0.657 |
| 16. | Chris Buescher | 72.680 | 121.354 | 4 | 24 | -0.662 |
| 17. | Ty Gibbs | 72.724 | 121.280 | 2 | 23 | -0.706 |
| 18. | Martin Truex Jr. | 72.761 | 121.219 | 17 | 29 | -0.743 |
| 19. | Brad Keselowski | 72.762 | 121.217 | 3 | 28 | -0.744 |
| 20. | Zane Smith | 72.789 | 121.172 | 17 | 19 | -0.771 |
| 21. | William Byron | 72.839 | 121.089 | 2 | 30 | -0.821 |
| 22. | AJ Allmendinger | 72.859 | 121.056 | 2 | 26 | -0.841 |
| 23. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 72.862 | 121.051 | 2 | 28 | -0.844 |
| 24. | Daniel Suarez | 72.870 | 121.037 | 3 | 31 | -0.852 |
| 25. | Christopher Bell | 72.980 | 120.855 | 2 | 31 | -0.962 |
| 26. | Bubba Wallace | 73.004 | 120.815 | 15 | 22 | -0.986 |
| 27. | Justin Haley | 73.010 | 120.805 | 16 | 23 | -0.992 |
| 28. | Alex Bowman | 73.055 | 120.731 | 15 | 27 | -1.037 |
| 29. | Austin Dillon | 73.122 | 120.620 | 12 | 19 | -1.104 |
| 30. | Harrison Burton | 73.137 | 120.596 | 2 | 28 | -1.119 |
| 31. | Kaz Grala | 73.144 | 120.584 | 3 | 20 | -1.126 |
| 32. | Todd Gilliland | 73.357 | 120.234 | 16 | 27 | -1.339 |
| 33. | Ryan Preece | 73.377 | 120.201 | 19 | 31 | -1.359 |
| 34. | Erik Jones | 73.452 | 120.078 | 13 | 22 | -1.434 |
| 35. | Daniel Hemric | 73.544 | 119.928 | 24 | 31 | -1.526 |
| 36. | Josh Berry | 73.555 | 119.910 | 22 | 26 | -1.537 |
| 37. | John Hunter Nemechek | 73.587 | 119.858 | 19 | 26 | -1.569 |
| 38. | Carson Hocevar | 73.618 | 119.808 | 2 | 14 | -1.600 |
2024 Watkins Glen Go Bowling at The Glen 10-Lap Average Chart
| Pos | Driver | From Lap | To Lap | Avg Speed |
| 1. | Tyler Reddick | 1 | 10 | 121.065 |
| 2. | Ross Chastain | 1 | 10 | 120.646 |
| 3. | Michael McDowell | 1 | 10 | 120.639 |
| 4. | Chris Buescher | 2 | 11 | 120.538 |
| 5. | Shane Van Gisbergen | 1 | 10 | 120.434 |
| 6. | Kyle Larson | 14 | 23 | 120.373 |
| 7. | Austin Cindric | 17 | 26 | 120.227 |
| 8. | Denny Hamlin | 16 | 25 | 120.211 |
| 9. | Brad Keselowski | 14 | 23 | 120.147 |
| 10. | Joey Logano | 1 | 10 | 120.098 |
| 11. | Christopher Bell | 16 | 25 | 120.049 |
| 12. | Martin Truex Jr. | 17 | 26 | 120.047 |
| 13. | Daniel Suarez | 1 | 10 | 119.934 |
| 14. | Noah Gragson | 17 | 26 | 119.902 |
| 15. | Juan Pablo Montoya | 16 | 25 | 119.893 |
| 16. | Chase Briscoe | 14 | 23 | 119.854 |
| 17. | Alex Bowman | 13 | 22 | 119.843 |
| 18. | Corey LaJoie | 1 | 10 | 119.826 |
| 19. | William Byron | 16 | 25 | 119.774 |
| 20. | AJ Allmendinger | 1 | 10 | 119.729 |
| 21. | Ryan Preece | 18 | 27 | 119.624 |
| 22. | Harrison Burton | 1 | 10 | 119.501 |
| 23. | Justin Haley | 1 | 10 | 119.453 |
| 24. | Zane Smith | 1 | 10 | 119.420 |
| 25. | Ryan Blaney | 13 | 22 | 119.380 |
| 26. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 1 | 10 | 119.293 |
| 27. | Josh Berry | 17 | 26 | 118.738 |
| 28. | Daniel Hemric | 1 | 10 | 118.435 |
| 29. | John Hunter Nemechek | 1 | 10 | 118.420 |
| 30. | Todd Gilliland | 15 | 24 | 118.274 |
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