RCR Event Preview – Watkins Glen

Richard Childress Racing at Watkins Glen International … Richard Childress Racing has two NASCAR Cup Series victories at Watkins Glen. Robby Gordon won the 2003 event, his third victory with RCR over the span of three seasons. Kevin Harvick captured the 2006 event at the New York road course, edging Tony Stewart for the victory, his first win at Watkins Glen. Dale Earnhardt also won three poles (1990, 1992, 1996). RCR drivers have racked up eight top-five and 22 top-10 finishes in 77 starts at Watkins Glen. 

RCR in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen International … RCR has captured one victory in NASCAR Xfinity Series competition at Watkins Glen: Kevin Harvick (2007). Harvick dominated the race, leading 49 of 82 laps and led a 1-2 finish for the Welcome, N.C., based team with Jeff Burton scoring a second-place finish. RCR owns nine top-five and 22 top-10 finishes at the 2.45-mile road course. 

Introducing the Carolina Cowboys … Driven by the same passion for performance that guides his race team, Richard Childress’ latest endeavor brings Professional Bull Riding to the Carolinas. The Carolina Cowboys represent Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in the PBR Team Series, an elite new league featuring the world’s top bull riders in games that began in July 2022. The team is operated by Richard Childress Racing with 2018 Daytona 500 Champion Austin Dillon serving as General Manager. The fourth game of the inaugural PBR Team Series season is scheduled for this weekend, August 19-21, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Don’t miss the Carolina Cowboys  The Carolina Cowboys’ inaugural “Cowboy Days” Home Stand is scheduled for September 9-11 at Wake Forest’s Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Friends of RCR have the opportunity to save 15% on tickets by entering code RCR15. To purchase tickets, click here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/pbr-professional-bull-riders-tickets/artist/2859854?venueId=369555

Catch the Action … The NASCAR Xfinity Series Sunoco Go Rewards 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International will be televised live Saturday, August 20, beginning at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network and the NBC Sports App. The race will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. 

Follow Sunday’s Action at Watkins Glen … The NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International will be televised live on Sunday, August 21 beginning at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network and the NBC Sports App. The race will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.