Watkins Glen - Mission 200 at the Glen
The Mission 200 at The Glen was the 13th race of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, and the 30th running of the event. Contested over 82 laps on the 2.454-mile road course, the track has been called the superspeedway of road courses, a place where speed speaks louder than technical prowess. The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series has been held at Watkins Glen International as a companion to the Cup race since 1991, originally from 1991 to 2001 before being dropped for 2002 and revived in 2005. The circuit had the distinction of hosting the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix for 20 years, from 1961 to 1980.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Qualifying | 9 May 2026 | Finished |
| 21:00 | Mission 200 at The Glen | 9 May 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 9 May 2026, 21:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
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Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Zilisch | JR Motorsports | 0 |
| 2 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 48 |
| 3 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 39 |
| 4 | Ross Chastain | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 0 |
| 5 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 39 |
| 6 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | 51 |
| 7 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | 33 |
| 8 | Shane Van Gisbergen | JR Motorsports | 0 |
| 9 | Austin Green | Peterson Racing Group | 28 |
| 10 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 42 |
| 11 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 35 |
| 12 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | 29 |
| 13 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 36 |
| 14 | Carson Kvapil | DGM Racing x JIM | 23 |
| 15 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | 22 |
| 16 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 23 |
| 17 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | 20 |
| 18 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | 19 |
| 19 | Alex Labbe | SS GreenLight Racing | 18 |
| 20 | Will Rodgers | Young's Motorsports | 17 |
| 21 | Preston Pardus | Pardus Racing Inc | 16 |
| 22 | Josh Bilicki | SS GreenLight Racing | 15 |
| 23 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | 15 |
| 24 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | 13 |
| 25 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 12 |
| 26 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 11 |
| 27 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | 10 |
| 28 | Alex Guenette | DGM Racing x JIM | 9 |
| 29 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 8 |
| 30 | Glen Reen | Joey Gase Motorsports | 7 |
| 31 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | 6 |
| 32 | Derek White | Joey Gase Motorsports | 5 |
| 33 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 4 |
| 34 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | 3 |
| 35 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | 2 |
| 36 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1 |
| 37 | Matt Wilson | Joey Gase Motorsports | 1 |
| 38 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 1.320 | 6 |
| 2 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 1.075 | 2 |
| 3 | Carson Kvapil | JR Motorsports | 1.074 | 2 |
| 4 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 1.057 | 3 |
| 5 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 6 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 929 | 2 |
| 7 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 896 | 1 |
| 8 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 889 | 0 |
| 9 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 884 | 0 |
| 10 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | 825 | 0 |
| 11 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 809 | 1 |
| 12 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | 791 | 0 |
| 13 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | 765 | 1 |
| 14 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | 740 | 0 |
| 15 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | 683 | 1 |
| 16 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | 655 | 0 |
| 17 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | 582 | 0 |
| 18 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | 564 | 0 |
| 19 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 20 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | 515 | 0 |
| 21 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 477 | 0 |
| 22 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing | 429 | 0 |
| 23 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 24 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | 385 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Bilicki | SS GreenLight Racing | 345 | 0 |
| 26 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | 327 | 0 |
| 27 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | 309 | 0 |
| 28 | Austin Green | Peterson Racing Group | 276 | 0 |
| 29 | Nicholas Sanchez | Peterson Racing Group | 235 | 0 |
| 30 | Garrett Smithley | SS GreenLight Racing | 230 | 0 |
| 31 | Joey Gase | Joey Gase Motorsports | 215 | 0 |
| 32 | Josh Williams | DGM Racing x JIM | 203 | 0 |
| 33 | Mason Maggio | DGM Racing x JIM | 156 | 0 |
| 34 | Andrew Patterson | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 128 | 0 |
| 35 | Alex Labbe | SS GreenLight Racing | 93 | 0 |
| 36 | JJ Yeley | RSS Racing | 83 | 0 |
| 37 | Nathan Byrd | Young's Motorsports | 79 | 0 |
| 38 | Myatt Snider | DGM Racing x JIM | 73 | 0 |
| 39 | Preston Pardus | DGM Racing x JIM | 66 | 0 |
| 40 | Jake Finch | JR Motorsports | 59 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JR Motorsports | 3.797 | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 3.261 | 3 |
| 3 | Richard Childress Racing | 2.011 | 4 |
| 4 | Haas Factory Team | 1.941 | 3 |
| 5 | Viking Motorsports | 1.454 | 0 |
| 6 | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 1.341 | 0 |
| 7 | Sam Hunt Racing | 1.097 | 0 |
| 8 | RSS Racing | 1.088 | 1 |
| 9 | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 10 | Alpha Prime Racing | 923 | 0 |
| 11 | SS GreenLight Racing | 641 | 0 |
| 12 | DGM Racing x JIM | 588 | 0 |
| 13 | Young's Motorsports | 578 | 0 |
| 14 | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 15 | Peterson Racing Group | 449 | 0 |
| 16 | Joey Gase Motorsports | 443 | 0 |
| 17 | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 18 | Hettinger Racing | 97 | 0 |
| 19 | AM Racing | 81 | 0 |
| 20 | Pardus Racing Inc | 45 | 0 |
| 21 | Barrett Cope Racing | 44 | 0 |
| 22 | Mike Harmon Racing | 33 | 0 |
About this race
On Saturday, 9 May 2026, Watkins Glen - Mission 200 at the Glen was on the NASCAR Xfinity Series calendar. It was held at Watkins Glen.
The circuit is located in United States and measures 3.949 kilometres, has 8 corners and opened in 1948.
Watkins Glen is a permanent road racing circuit located in Watkins Glen, New York, near the southern tip of Seneca Lake in the northeastern United States. The venue originated in 1948 as a 6.6-mile street course through the village, attracting notable drivers and large crowds. After fatal accidents, a permanent circuit was constructed in 1956 on a hilltop southwest of town. From 1961 to 1980, Watkins Glen hosted the Formula One United States Grand Prix and today remains a premier racing facility for NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and other motorsport categories.
Connor Zilisch (JR Motorsports) took the win ahead of Jesse Love. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Watkins Glen - Mission 200 at the Glen start?
Watkins Glen - Mission 200 at the Glen starts on Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 21:00 central European time.
Where does Watkins Glen - Mission 200 at the Glen take place?
The venue is Watkins Glen.
Where can I watch Watkins Glen - Mission 200 at the Glen?
In Germany Motorvision+, NASCAR TrackPass carry the broadcast.
Who won Watkins Glen - Mission 200 at the Glen?
Connor Zilisch took the win for JR Motorsports.
More in the calendar
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- Trucks Watkins Glen 8 May 2026