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The NASCAR Cup Series will qualify at Watkins Glen for its 12th race of the 2026 season. The qualifying session will be divided into Groups A and B, with the best lap time determining the starting order.
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at Watkins Glen International for its 12th race of the 2026 season. It is the only date in Watkins Glen, as NASCAR visits the venue once per season. In 2025, Ryan Blaney won the pole for the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, marking his second and final pole position during the season.
First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event in Watkins Glen, and the qualifying format is simple. The session will be split into Groups A and B. Each group will have a certain amount of time to complete a run. There will only be one round, so the best lap time will determine where a driver starts. The metric system determines the qualifying order and groups.
Below, you can check out the NASCAR qualifying order and groups for the 2026 Go Bowling At The Glen at Watkins Glen this weekend!
(Qualifying Order)
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Watkins Glen in May 2026
The qualifying format includes two groups, A and B, with each group having a set time to complete a run, and the best lap time will determine the starting positions.
Ryan Blaney won the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen in 2025.
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen is scheduled for May 2026.

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