Ross Chastain secured the pole position for the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International with a lap time of 1:12.130 and a speed of 122.279 mph, marking his first pole of the 2024 season and second in his NASCAR Cup Series career. Chastain will be joined on the front row by playoff driver Martin Truex Jr., who qualified second. Shane Van Gisbergen, Alex Bowman, and Austin Cindric complete the top five starters. The race will feature 38 drivers competing over a 90-lap course and a new tire compound from Goodyear, expected to significantly impact performance. This event is critical as the second playoff race in the Round of 16, with fans expecting extensive coverage and potential surprises on the track.