The NASCAR Cup Series will feature the Go Bowling at The Glen race this Sunday, August 10, at 2 p.m. ET, broadcasting live from Watkins Glen International in New York on the USA Network. Pre-race coverage, titled Countdown to Green, will begin at 1:30 p.m. ET, providing fans early insights and analysis ahead of the event.
Experienced NBC Sports Team to Cover the Watkins Glen Race
NBC Sports will deliver comprehensive coverage with a seasoned broadcast team including Leigh Diffey on play-by-play duties, 21-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Jeff Burton, often called “The Mayor,” and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte as analysts. Pit reporters Marty Snider, Dave Burns, and Kim Coon will provide updates from the trackside. In addition, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett will contribute from the Peacock Pit Box, joining pre- and post-race studio discussions.
Strong Audience for Recent NASCAR Coverage and Upcoming Schedule
Last weekend’s Iowa Corn 350, also televised on USA Network, attracted the highest sports viewership across television for the weekend and marked the second-best audience for the last ten Cup Series races this season. USA Network will air nine of the next ten Cup Series races, including the opening seven races of the Playoffs, reinforcing its position as the primary home for NASCAR action through the remainder of the year.
Current Standings and Key Drivers to Watch at Watkins Glen
William Byron earned the win at Iowa Speedway last Sunday and now leads the points standings with 770 points. Chase Briscoe and Brad Keselowski hold second and third places respectively, while Chris Buescher enters as the defending champion at Watkins Glen. Shane van Gisbergen hopes to secure his fourth road course victory this season, having won prior events in Mexico City, Chicago, and Sonoma.
Comprehensive Broadcast and Streaming Options for NASCAR Coverage
NBC Sports will present the concluding 14 races of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock, culminating with the Championship event at Phoenix Raceway on November 2. Fans can access live practice and qualifying coverage on Saturday starting at 12:05 p.m. ET via truTV and HBO Max, with race day coverage on USA Network and digital streaming platforms.
Details on the Pro Motocross Event at Ironman Raceway
In addition to NASCAR coverage, the Pro Motocross season resumes after a three-week break with live coverage from Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on Saturday, August 9, at 1 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock, with an encore broadcast on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. ET on USA Network. Leading the 450 Class is Jett Lawrence, closely chased by his brother Hunter Lawrence and Eli Tomac, while Haiden Deegan tops the 250 Class leaderboard, followed by Jo Shimoda and Garrett Marchbanks.
Pro Motocross Broadcast Team and Viewing Options
NBC Sports’ commentary team for the motocross event features play-by-play announcer Jason Weigandt and analyst James Stewart, a seven-time AMA champion. Reporters Jason Thomas and Katie Osborne will provide onsite updates. Live qualifying coverage begins Saturday at 10 a.m. ET on Peacock with full live and on-demand access to practices, qualifying, and races throughout the season available via Peacock streaming.
“NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at the Glen in Watkins Glen, N.Y., this Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network; Countdown to Green Gets Underway at 1:30 p.m. ET” — NBC Sports Release
“Last Sunday’s NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 on USA Network is Most-Watched Sporting Event of the Weekend, Second Highest Viewership For Last 10 Cup Series Races” — NBC Sports Release
“William Byron (770 points) took the win to vault himself into first place in the points standings, followed by Chase Briscoe (-130, 8th place) and Brad Keselowski (-317, 19th place) rounding out the top three.” — NBC Sports Release
“Chris Buescher (-196, 11th) is the defending champion at Watkins Glen. Shane van Gisbergen (-372, 25th) aims to earn his fourth road course victory this season, after previous wins in Mexico City, Chicago, and Sonoma.” — NBC Sports Release
“The official home of the NASCAR Championship and Playoffs, NBC Sports will present the final 14 NASCAR Cup Series races in 2025 across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock, culminating with the Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 2.” — NBC Sports Release
“The Pro Motocross season returns after a three-week hiatus. In the 450 Class, Jett Lawrence leads with 337 points, while his brother, Hunter Lawrence (-61) and Eli Tomac (-94) round out the top three. Haiden Deegan leads the 250 Class with 368 points, with Jo Shimoda (-45) and Garrett Marchbanks (-116) in second and third, respectively.” — NBC Sports Release
The continued prominence of the NASCAR Cup Series Watkins Glen race on USA Network underlines NBC Sports’ commitment to delivering extensive motorsports coverage to viewers nationwide. With veteran experts and in-depth analyses accompanying live event broadcasts, fans can expect detailed insights and engaging race day experiences. The ongoing Pro Motocross event coverage offers diverse motorsport action, emphasizing NBC Sports’ broad reach in racing entertainment.
