Go Bowling at The Glen
Watkins Glen International — August 8, 2021
Kyle Larson
Winner
90
Laps
22
Entries
7
Leaders
Kyle Larson won the 2021 Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 8, 2021, leading 27 of 90 laps. Chase Elliott finished second; Martin Truex, Jr. rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Season
2021
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | +16 | Kyle Larson |
| 2 | 11 | +9 | Chase Elliott |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Martin Truex, Jr. |
| 4 | 24 | +20 | Kyle Busch |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | Denny Hamlin |
| 6 | 31 | +25 | William Byron |
| 7 | 3 | -4 | Christopher Bell |
| 8 | 4 | -4 | Kevin Harvick |
| 9 | 30 | +21 | Chase Briscoe |
| 10 | 35 | +25 | Tyler Reddick |
| 11 | 37 | +26 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 12 | 32 | +20 | Ross Chastain |
| 13 | 5 | -8 | Kurt Busch |
| 14 | 14 | — | Ryan Blaney |
| 15 | 22 | +7 | Austin Dillon |
| 16 | 16 | — | Aric Almirola |
| 17 | 12 | -5 | Chris Buescher |
| 18 | 10 | -8 | Cole Custer |
| 19 | 15 | -4 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
| 20 | 13 | -7 | Alex Bowman |
| 22 | 2 | -20 | Joey Logano |
| 35 | 7 | -28 | Brad Keselowski |
Stage Results
| Driver | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Byron | 4 | 1 | — | 17 |
| Martin Truex, Jr. | 3 | 4 | — | 15 |
| Chris Buescher | 1 | 6 | — | 15 |
| Kyle Larson | 6 | 5 | — | 11 |
| Kurt Busch | 9 | 3 | — | 10 |
| Brad Keselowski | 2 | 10 | — | 10 |
| Denny Hamlin | 12 | 2 | — | 9 |
| Alex Bowman | 5 | 9 | — | 8 |
| Kevin Harvick | 13 | 7 | — | 4 |
| Joey Logano | 7 | 15 | — | 4 |
| Chase Elliott | 8 | 12 | — | 3 |
| Ryan Blaney | 18 | 8 | — | 3 |
| Austin Dillon | 10 | 11 | — | 1 |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 18 matched drivers, the model averaged 7.0 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 12.9 | 1 | +11.9 |
| 2 | Chase Elliott | 7.2 | 2 | +5.2 |
| 3 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 16.5 | 3 | +13.5 |
| 4 | Kyle Busch | 13.0 | 4 | +9.0 |
| 5 | Denny Hamlin | 16.7 | 5 | +11.7 |
| 6 | William Byron | 11.5 | 6 | +5.5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | 7.2 | 7 | +0.2 |
| 9 | Chase Briscoe | 16.7 | 9 | +7.7 |
| 10 | Tyler Reddick | 11.2 | 10 | +1.2 |
| 12 | Ross Chastain | 16.2 | 12 | +4.2 |
| 14 | Ryan Blaney | 12.7 | 14 | -1.3 |
| 15 | Austin Dillon | 21.4 | 15 | +6.4 |
| 17 | Chris Buescher | 10.2 | 17 | -6.8 |
| 18 | Cole Custer | 25.7 | 18 | +7.7 |
| 19 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 21.4 | 19 | +2.4 |
| 20 | Alex Bowman | 16.7 | 20 | -3.3 |
| 22 | Joey Logano | 12.7 | 22 | -9.3 |
| 35 | Brad Keselowski | 16.7 | 35 | -18.3 |
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
- Kyle Larson: has 17 career starts at Watkins Glen International with a 16.9 avg finish (3 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Chase Elliott: was the model’s top pick based on 14 career starts at Watkins Glen International with a 14.3 avg finish (2 wins), finishing P2 on the day.
- Martin Truex, Jr.: was the biggest surprise, finishing P3 vs predicted P17. Track history: 19 starts, 11.8 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2021 Go Bowling at The Glen?
Kyle Larson won the 2021 Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International driving for Hendrick Motorsports.
Where was the 2021 Go Bowling at The Glen held?
The 2021 Go Bowling at The Glen was held at Watkins Glen International on August 8, 2021.