It’s once again time for the NASCAR Cup Series circuit to hit the road.
Watkins Glen International is the site for this Mother’s Day weekend event, a rare time of year for the Cup Series to head to upstate New York. Last week’s winner Chase Elliott will look to grab his first road course win of the Next Gen era as he has +2,000 odds to start the weekend.
The favorites should be no surprise, headlined by the Trackhouse Racing duo of Shane van Gisbergen (+130) and Connor Zilisch (+400). Van Gisbergen took the checkered flag in last season’s race at Watkins Glen while Zilisch will be looking for his first career Cup win.
Other drivers to watch out for are former Watkins Glen winners Chris Buescher (+1,300), William Byron (+1,400) and Kyle Larson (+2,500). Points leader and 2026 Circuit of the Americas winner Tyler Reddick (+750) has the third-highest odds to win.
Host Michael Bellifemini breaks down the field for Sunday’s (May 10) Go Bowling at the Glen, going over favorites, underdogs, and potential side props.
The Cup drivers will compete at The Glen on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET with TV coverage provided by FOX Sports 1.
Michael Bellifemini joined Frontstretch in February 2026 as a contributor. Bellifemini was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated from Seton Hall University. He called Seton Hall men's and women's basketball games for their college radio station, 89.5 FM WSOU, and continues to broadcast in the area. Outside of covering NASCAR, Bellifemini is also an avid baseball, football, basketball, and hockey fan and enjoys watching different sports leagues on a daily basis.