Go Bowling at The Glen
Watkins Glen International — August 4, 2019
Chase Elliott
Winner
90
Laps
20
Entries
4
Leaders
Chase Elliott won the 2019 Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 4, 2019, leading 80 of 90 laps. Martin Truex, Jr. finished second; Denny Hamlin rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Season
2019
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | +18 | Chase Elliott |
| 2 | 8 | +6 | Martin Truex, Jr. |
| 3 | 28 | +25 | Denny Hamlin |
| 4 | 15 | +11 | Erik Jones |
| 5 | 9 | +4 | Ryan Blaney |
| 6 | 18 | +12 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | Kevin Harvick |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | Kyle Larson |
| 9 | 11 | +2 | Brad Keselowski |
| 10 | 23 | +13 | Kurt Busch |
| 11 | 17 | +6 | Kyle Busch |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | Aric Almirola |
| 13 | 12 | -1 | Chris Buescher |
| 14 | 2 | -12 | Alex Bowman |
| 15 | 21 | +6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
| 16 | 22 | +6 | Michael McDowell |
| 17 | 13 | -4 | Daniel Suarez |
| 18 | 10 | -8 | Paul Menard |
| 19 | 4 | -15 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 20 | 5 | -15 | Clint Bowyer |
Stage Results
| Driver | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Bowyer | 3 | 3 | — | 16 |
| Brad Keselowski | 6 | 2 | — | 14 |
| Chase Elliott | 9 | 1 | — | 12 |
| Kyle Larson | 1 | — | — | 10 |
| Kevin Harvick | 8 | 5 | — | 9 |
| Jimmie Johnson | — | 4 | — | 7 |
| Ryan Blaney | 5 | — | — | 6 |
| Michael McDowell | — | 6 | — | 5 |
| Martin Truex, Jr. | — | 7 | — | 4 |
| Aric Almirola | 7 | — | — | 4 |
| Daniel Suarez | 10 | 8 | — | 4 |
| Paul Menard | — | 9 | — | 2 |
| Denny Hamlin | — | — | — | — |
| Erik Jones | — | — | — | — |
| Matt DiBenedetto | — | — | — | — |
| Kurt Busch | — | — | — | — |
| Kyle Busch | — | — | — | — |
| Chris Buescher | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Bowman | — | — | — | — |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | — | — | — | — |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 14 matched drivers, the model averaged 6.5 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Good
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Elliott | 7.2 | 1 | +6.2 |
| 2 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 16.5 | 2 | +14.5 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 16.7 | 3 | +13.7 |
| 4 | Erik Jones | 21.4 | 4 | +17.4 |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney | 12.7 | 5 | +7.7 |
| 8 | Kyle Larson | 12.9 | 8 | +4.9 |
| 9 | Brad Keselowski | 16.7 | 9 | +7.7 |
| 11 | Kyle Busch | 13.0 | 11 | +2.0 |
| 13 | Chris Buescher | 10.2 | 13 | -2.8 |
| 14 | Alex Bowman | 16.7 | 14 | +2.7 |
| 15 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 21.4 | 15 | +6.4 |
| 16 | Michael McDowell | 13.0 | 16 | -3.0 |
| 17 | Daniel Suarez | 16.8 | 17 | -0.2 |
| 19 | Jimmie Johnson | 16.7 | 19 | -2.3 |
Predicted finish from NR-Rating model. Delta = predicted − actual (positive = driver beat prediction). Confidence: High Confidence = low variance (stdDev ≤ 9), Moderate = medium variance, Coinflip = high variance.
Historical Context
- Chase Elliott: has 14 career starts at Watkins Glen International with a 14.3 avg finish (2 wins) — the model correctly identified this strength.
- Erik Jones: was the biggest surprise, finishing P4 vs predicted P21. Track history: 11 starts, 16.4 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2019 Go Bowling at The Glen?
Chase Elliott won the 2019 Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International driving for Hendrick Motorsports.
Where was the 2019 Go Bowling at The Glen held?
The 2019 Go Bowling at The Glen was held at Watkins Glen International on August 4, 2019.