WATKINS GLEN, NY (WENY) -- A major change by NASCAR with the release of the 2026 race schedule, and its placement of Watkins Glen International in the lineup.

NASCAR released its upcoming season schedule on Wednesday. Go Bowling at The Glen weekend will now take place on May 8 through the 10. Historically, the race has been held in August, with the exception of 2024 when it was moved to September to be part of the Cup Series Playoffs.

“Our fans showed a couple weeks ago how much they love NASCAR racing at Watkins Glen International, and it’s exciting that they will get to see the full slate of national series drivers again on our historic road course,” Dawn Burlew, President of Watkins Glen International said in a statement. “Fans are definitely going to see the best of the best put on a

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