NASCAR at Watkins Glen: Just utilize “The Boot” already
By Asher Fair
When many people think of Watkins Glen, they think of “The Boot”. But “The Boot” has never played a part in NASCAR’s history at the track.
Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York has hosted NASCAR Cup Series races in most seasons since the 1957 season, and it has hosted Xfinity Series races in most seasons since the 1991 season.
Since the 1957 season, a total of 35 Cup Series races have been held at Watkins Glen, meaning this Sunday’s Go Bowling at The Glen is scheduled to be the 36th Cup Series race held at the track. Since the 1986 season, there has been one Cup Series race at the track each year, meaning this year is set to be the 33rd consecutive year with a race at the track thanks to this Sunday’s race.
Since the 1991, season a total of 24 Xfinity Series races have been held at Watkins Glen, meaning this Saturday’s Zippo 200 at The Glen is scheduled to be the 25th Xfinity Series race held at the track. Since the 2005 season, there has been one Xfinity Series race at the track each year, meaning this year is set to be the 14th consecutive year with a race at the track thanks to this Saturday’s race.
What does this have to do with “The Boot”? It doesn’t. That’s the problem.