NASCAR fans heading to Watkins Glen in a few weeks should enjoy the playoff race at the famed road course because next year, the racing circuit will return to Schuyler County in early August, three weeks before the start of the post-season.
NASCAR released its 2025 schedule on Thursday and Watkins Glen will host Xfinity and Cup Series races on August 9th and 10th. The Craftsman Truck Series will run at Watkins Glen on August 8th for the first time in four years.
There will be two new tracks in the Cup Series playoffs for 2025, the World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis and New Hampshire Motorspeedway.
“Watkins Glen International is a challenging and prestigious road course that provides the perfect backdrop for setting up championship opportunities,” said Dawn Burlew, President of Watkins Glen International. “In only a couple weeks, fans will get to see Playoff action here for the first time, while next year they’ll get to cheer on their favorite drivers as they once again battle it out for a berth in the Playoffs. We’re so proud WGI is playing such an instrumental role in NASCAR’s championship over these two seasons.
The 2025 schedule appears below:
