Sprint Cup Chase Tracker – Pocono

RaceWeekendLogos300x400As the clock keeps ticking toward the 2013 Chase, the time has arrived for speculations on who will be competing for the title and who will be on the outside looking in when the Chase begins at Chicagoland Speedway in September.

Chase Tracker is making its second annual appearance to keep fans informed leading up to, and throughout the heated competition for a Sprint Cup trophy.  Chase Tracker will give a weekly summary including those drivers chasing the two coveted Wild Card spots. Unlike most fan speculations, which are typically based on gut feel and emotion for particular drivers, Chase Tracker will look at current statistics for analysis. This will give fans a more balanced view of whom to watch as the competition heats up – Watkins Glen through Richmond and beyond.

In addition to the current point standings, Chase Tracker will look at the past five-race average finish – Kentucky through Pocono – as the basis of this particular analysis. Continue reading

Kyle Busch Set to Appear in The Bog before Cheez-It™ 355

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One week after Kyle Busch takes to the streets of Rochester to remind fans about Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, Watkins Glen International announces Busch will be in The Bog during the August 8-11 weekend.  Photo - WGI

One week after Kyle Busch takes to the streets of Rochester to remind fans about Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, Watkins Glen International announces Busch will be in The Bog during the August 8-11 weekend.
Photo – WGI

Kyle Busch Set to Appear in The Bog before Cheez-It™ 355

Kyle “Rowdy” Busch will entertain fans in The Bog at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, August 11, at the Cheez-ItTM 355 at The Glen. Fans that purchase The Bog hospitality have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the driver of the No. 18 M&Ms Toyota Camry.

The Bog presented by Red Cat is located inside Turn 11.  Guests are treated to a trackside view, Sunday morning cold pit access and motorsport personality Q&A sessions throughout the weekend. Patrons also enjoy upgraded food options and receive drink vouchers. Continue reading

Introducing… The Budweiser Turn 1 Tavern for Cheez-It™ 355 at The Glen

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Introducing… The Budweiser Turn 1 Tavern for Cheez-It™ 355 at The Glen

CheezIt355atTheGlenKevin Harvick will visit Budweiser Turn 1 Tavern Sunday

Watkins Glen International and Budweiser have partnered to enhance the fan experience of the Turn 1 Tavern; merging two hospitality areas into the Budweiser Turn 1 Tavern.  As part of the merger, Kevin Harvick will make an appearance in the Tavern prior to the Cheez-It™ 355 at The Glen on Sunday. Continue reading

Cheez-It®! Cheez-It®! Cheez-It®! Everywhere for Cheez-ItTM 355 at The Glen

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Cheez-It®! Cheez-It®! Cheez-It®! Everywhere for Cheez-ItTM  355 at The Glen

CheezIt355atTheGlenConcessions include Grilled Cheez-It® Sandwiches, Cheez-It® Tacos and Cheez-It®Cheesecake 

Watkins Glen International offers an array of Cheez-It® infused concessions during the Cheez-ItTM 355 at The Glen (August 8-11).  Grilled Cheez-It® Sandwiches, Cheez-It® Tacos and NY Style Cheez-It® Cheesecake will be sold at a number of concession stands throughout the facility. Continue reading

Nicole Briscoe Shares How Racing’s Twist and Turns Shaped Her Career

Nicole Briscoe - NASCAR Countdown host during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kansas Lottery 300, October 20, 2012 Photo - Allen Kee / ESPN Images

Nicole Briscoe – NASCAR Countdown host during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kansas Lottery 300, October 20, 2012
Photo – Allen Kee / ESPN Images

Every race weekend, fans see a nicely done broadcast by NASCAR’s TV partners. They see the finished product of a week-long production to broadcast the race. Countless hours go into preparing the show to make sure it’s as accurate as possible. It’s rare to get inside information on what goes on behind the scenes, but if you were to get it, who better to get it from than the host.  Continue reading