The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to Watkins Glen International on Saturday, August 9, for the Mission 200 at The Glen. Drivers will tackle 82 laps on this renowned road course in upstate New York as the regular season approaches its final four races before the playoffs begin. Fans following the NASCAR Xfinity Series Watkins Glen event will find all the essential details including start times, television coverage, and streaming options here.
The previous race at Iowa saw Sam Mayer claim victory in the No. 41 Ford, narrowly edging out Jesse Love and Ross Chastain to snap Connor Zilisch‘s three-race winning streak. Given Zilisch’s strong performance on road courses, especially his win here at Watkins Glen during his Xfinity Series debut last year, many anticipate a possible comeback in today’s race.
Schedule and Start Times Across Time Zones
The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Earlier sessions include practice starting at 9:30 a.m. ET and qualifying beginning at 10:35 a.m. ET. For viewers across the United States, the race start times convert as follows:
Eastern Time: 3:00 p.m.
Central Time: 2:00 p.m.
Mountain Time: 1:00 p.m.
Pacific Time: 12:00 p.m.
Where to Watch Today’s Race on Television and Radio
Today’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be broadcast live on The CW network, with pre-race coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. For fans preferring audio coverage, SiriusXM and the Motor Racing Network (MRN) will provide live commentary throughout the event.
Available Live Streaming Options for Viewing
Although live streaming of Xfinity Series races is not available on The CW App until the day after as replays, fans can still watch the race live through several streaming services that carry The CW channel. These platforms include fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV, offering flexible alternatives for live viewing of the race broadcast.
Complete Driver Lineup for the Watkins Glen Race
The Mission 200 features a strong and diverse field of competitors. Below is the full list of drivers participating in today’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Watkins Glen race along with their car numbers and teams:
- Sheldon Creed, No. 00, Haas Factory Team Ford
- Carson Kvapil, No. 1, JR Motorsports Chevrolet
- Jesse Love, No. 2, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- Parker Retzlaff, No. 4, Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet
- Preston Pardus, No. 07, SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet
- Justin Allgaier, No. 7, JR Motorsports Chevrolet
- Sammy Smith, No. 8, JR Motorsports Chevrolet
- Shane Van Gisbergen, No. 9, JR Motorsports Chevrolet
- Daniel Dye, No. 10, Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
- Michael McDowell, No. 11, Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
- Garrett Smithley, No. 14, SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet
- Christian Eckes, No. 16, Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
- William Sawalich, No. 18, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Riley Herbst, No. 19, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Brandon Jones, No. 20, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Austin Hill, No. 21, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- Kaz Grala, No. 24, Sam Hunt Racing Toyota
- Harrison Burton, No. 25, AM Racing Ford
- Dean Thompson, No. 26, Sam Hunt Racing Toyota
- Jeb Burton, No. 27, Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
- Kyle Sieg, No. 28, RSS Racing Ford
- Blaine Perkins, No. 31, Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
- Austin Green, No. 32, Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
- Glen Reen, No. 35, Joey Gase Motorsports Toyota
- Ryan Sieg, No. 39, RSS Racing Ford
- Sam Mayer, No. 41, Haas Factory Team Ford
- Anthony Alfredo, No. 42, Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet
- Brennan Poole, No. 44, Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet
- Stefan Parsons, No. 45, Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet
- Nicholas Sanchez, No. 48, Big Machine Racing Chevrolet
- Jeremy Clements, No. 51, Jeremy Clements Racing Chevrolet
- Austin J Hill, No. 53, Joey Gase Motorsports Chevrolet
- Taylor Gray, No. 54, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Thomas Annunziata, No. 70, Cope Family Racing Chevrolet
- Ryan Ellis, No. 71, DGM Racing x JIM Chevrolet
- Connor Zilisch, No. 88, JR Motorsports Chevrolet
- Josh Bilicki, No. 91, DGM Racing x JIM Chevrolet
- Matt DiBenedetto, No. 99, Viking Motorsports Chevrolet
Significance and Anticipation for the Upcoming Playoffs
This race at Watkins Glen represents a critical moment for drivers aiming to secure valuable points before the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs begin. With only four races remaining in the regular season, performances here could influence playoff standings significantly. Drivers such as Connor Zilisch, who excel on the road course, will be watched closely, especially after his victory in his debut last year at this track. Sam Mayer’s recent success also marks him as a key contender heading into this event.
As the competition tightens and the field battles for positioning, the Mission 200 at The Glen will be a defining race in the lead-up to the postseason, providing fans with intense and strategic racing action on one of the circuit’s most iconic road courses.