Watkins Glen International, the renowned racetrack of New York, is set to host the second race of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs opening round. This iconic track, known for its challenging layout and thrilling races, will be the stage for intense competition as drivers strive to secure their place in the championship. This year, the annual race has been rescheduled to September for the first time, making it a pivotal event in the NASCAR playoff series.

However, Watkins Glen does not have that bad a history with Mother Nature. Only one out of nine races has been weather-impacted; 1/9 (11%) has been weather-delayed, 0/9 has been postponed, and 0/9 has been weather-shortened. However, this season we have seen how rain and road course are a chaotic combination. The Chicago street race is one example, where Alex Bowman took the win after a chaotic race. However, there is a recent weather update for the Watkins Glen track bringing good news.

Mother Nature is going easy on Watkins Glen

If you remember the Watkins Glen race of 2022, you remember how rain turned out for drivers. The race faced a significant delay because of lightning, pushing back the start by 90 minutes. When the drivers finally took to the track, it was drenched, posing a challenge for visibility. In a more recent example, the recent IndyCar race at the Glen was also delayed by six hours, accompanied by some scattered showers in between the races. However, the weather conditions for this NASCAR weekend are sunnier.

According to Race Weather’s recent X post, we are set for a rain-free racing weekend at The Glen. In the post, they wrote,