The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series hits Watkins Glen this weekend, and we've got all of the timing and TV information you need ahead of Saturday's race.
The Mission 200 at The Glen will see the O'Reilly Series drivers complete 82 laps of the 2.45-mile track in the Finger Lakes, with stage breaks on laps 20 and 40 before a 42-lap run to the finish.
This weekend's race follows last Saturday's Andy's Frozen Custard 340 at Texas Motor Speedway, where Kyle Larson took the win – pulling double duty at the 1.5-mile oval.
However, last year at Watkins Glen, it was Connor Zilisch who took an impressive win as part of his record-breaking second half of the season. Unfortunately for Zilisch, records weren't the only thing being broken – this was the race where he infamously fell off his car while celebrating and broke his collarbone.
Justin Allgaier continues to lead the way at the top of the O'Reilly Series standings, meanwhile, with Sheldon Creed in second, and Jesse Love in third.
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What time is the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Watkins Glen race today?
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race action from Watkins Glen takes place on Saturday, May 9, at 4 p.m. ET.
Here are the start times converted to your local time zones.
| City (Time Zone) | Race Start Time |
|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC (ET) | 4:00 p.m. |
| New York, NY (ET) | 4:00 p.m. |
| Columbia, SC (ET) | 4:00 p.m. |
| Charleston, WV (ET) | 4:00 p.m. |
| Augusta, ME (ET) | 4:00 p.m. |
| Chicago, IL (CT) | 3:00 p.m. |
| Pierre, SD (CT) | 3:00 p.m. |
| Nashville, TN (CT) | 3:00 p.m. |
| Des Moines, IA (CT) | 3:00 p.m. |
| Montgomery, AL (CT) | 3:00 p.m. |
| Denver, CO (MT) | 2:00 p.m. |
| Salt Lake City, UT (MT) | 2:00 p.m. |
| Albuquerque, NM (MT) | 2:00 p.m. |
| El Paso, TX (MT) | 2:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles, CA (PT) | 1:00 p.m. |
| Las Vegas, NV (PT) | 1:00 p.m. |
| Seattle, WA (PT) | 1:00 p.m. |
| Portland, OR (PT) | 1:00 p.m. |
| San Francisco, CA (PT) | 1:00 p.m. |
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What TV channel is the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on today
Today's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race from Watkins Glen will be broadcast live on the CW.
For those who would rather tune in to the action on the radio, PRN and SiriusXM have the call.
Live stream options
For those NASCAR fans who want to live stream today's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series action, there are options available.
The race is not broadcast on the CW App; therefore, the best option is streaming the CW TV channel, which is available on the following platforms:
- DirecTV Stream
- fuboTV
- Hulu + Live TV
- YouTube TV
For those who are unable to watch live, streaming replays of the race will be available for free on the CW App the following day.
NASCAR O'Reilly Series entry list for Watkins Glen
| Entry | Car No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #0 | Alex Labbe | SS-Green Light Racing | Chevrolet |
| 2 | #00 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | Chevrolet |
| 3 | #1 | Connor Zilisch (i) | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 4 | #02 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 5 | #2 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet |
| 6 | #07 | Josh Bilicki | SS-Green Light Racing | Chevrolet |
| 7 | #7 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 8 | #8 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 9 | #9 | Shane Van Gisbergen (i) | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 10 | #17 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 11 | #18 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 12 | #19 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 13 | #20 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 14 | #21 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet |
| 15 | #24 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | Toyota |
| 16 | #26 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | Toyota |
| 17 | #27 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing | Chevrolet |
| 18 | #28 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | Chevrolet |
| 19 | #31 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing | Chevrolet |
| 20 | #32 | Ross Chastain (i) | Jordan Anderson Racing | Chevrolet |
| 21 | #35 | TBA | Joey Gase Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 22 | #39 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | Chevrolet |
| 23 | #41 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | Chevrolet |
| 24 | #42 | TBA | Young's Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 25 | #44 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | Chevrolet |
| 26 | #45 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | Chevrolet |
| 27 | #48 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | Chevrolet |
| 28 | #50 | Preston Pardus | Pardus Racing, Inc | Chevrolet |
| 29 | #51 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | Chevrolet |
| 30 | #54 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 31 | #55 | Joey Gase | Joey Gase Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 32 | #87 | Austin Green | Peterson Racing Group | Chevrolet |
| 33 | #88 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 34 | #91 | Carson Kvapil | DGM Racing x JIM | Chevrolet |
| 35 | #92 | Josh Williams | DGM Racing x JIM | Chevrolet |
| 36 | #96 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 37 | #99 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 38 | #153 | TBA | Joey Gase Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 39 | #274 | TBA | Mike Harmon Racing | Chevrolet |
Is there an Xfinity Series race today?
Yes and no. No, there is no Xfinity Series race today. However, that is because NASCAR's second division has been renamed the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series for 2026.
O'Reilly Auto Parts has signed a multi-year title sponsorship with NASCAR, announced in August 2025.
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