The NASCAR Cup Series returns after a two-week Olympic hiatus to take on the left and right turns of Watkins Glen International. Just four races are left until the start of the playoffs.
Thirty-seven cars are on the entry list, meaning all drivers will get in barring any last-minute changes.
NTT IndyCar Series and Indy Lights driver RC Enerson will make his first career Cup start for Rick Ware Racing in the No. 15 Chevrolet. The New Port Richey, Fla. native made his only NASCAR start in the Xfinity Series at Road America in 2020. James Davison will drive the No. 51 while Josh Bilicki and Garrett Smithley continue in Nos. 52 and 53, respectively.
Kyle Tilley is set to make his third start of 2021 with Live Fast Motorsports. Tilley also competed in the No. 78 Ford at Circuit of the Americas and Road America.
The Go Bowling at the Glen is scheduled for Sunday, August 8 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network.
Entering his fifth year with Frontstretch, Luken Glover is the author of The Underdog House, shedding light on the motivation and performance of NASCAR's dark horse teams as they strive to fight to the top. Additionally, Glover reports for the site at various events, and he contributes in the video editing department.
A 2023 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, Glover is a middle school math and PE teacher, as well as a basketball coach. He is passionate about serving in his church, playing/coaching a wide variety of sports, and researching motorsports history.