NASCAR Track Weather Guide

Watkins Glen International Weather: Finger Lakes Road Course

By Kevin Roth, sports meteorologist. Weather guide for DFS players and bettors.

Overview

Watkins Glen is a 2.45-mile road course in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Cup race in August.

Weather angle

Upstate New York summer weather can bring afternoon thunderstorms. Rain and wet racing are allowed on the road course.

For DFS and bettors

Wet-condition competitiveness is the primary weather angle. Teams with strong rain setups gain leverage when Watkins Glen sees afternoon showers.