## Watkins Glen (2024) Go Bowling at The Glen: NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes ### Practice Speeds * Kyle Larson set the fastest lap in Friday's opening practice session with a time of 1:05.550. * Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott rounded out the top three, with times of 1:05.581 and 1:05.612 respectively. * The top 10 drivers were all within 0.1 seconds of Larson's time, indicating a tightly competitive field. ### Lap Averages * In Saturday's final practice session, Alex Bowman led the way with a lap average of 123.953 mph. * Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. were close behind, with lap averages of 123.789 mph and 123.685 mph respectively. * The top 10 drivers were all within 1 mph of Bowman's average, setting the stage for a close race. ### Notes * The Go Bowling at The Glen race weekend will be the first NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International since 2021. * The race will be 90 laps around the 2.45-mile road course. * The race will be televised live on NBC. * Kyle Larson is the defending race winner. * Chase Elliott has won the race twice before, in 2019 and 2021. * Watkins Glen International is a challenging road course that requires drivers to be precise and aggressive. * The race is often decided by strategy and pit stops. * Fans can expect a thrilling and competitive race at Watkins Glen this weekend. ### Conclusion The Go Bowling at The Glen race weekend is sure to be an exciting and memorable event. With a tight field of drivers and a challenging road course, the race is sure to be close and unpredictable. Fans should tune in to NBC on Sunday to see who will emerge victorious.
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