Go Bowling at The Glen
Watkins Glen International — September 15, 2024
Chris Buescher
Winner
92
Laps
20
Entries
9
Leaders
Chris Buescher won the 2024 Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on September 15, 2024, leading 19 of 92 laps. Shane van Gisbergen finished second; Carson Hocevar rounded out the podium. The race featured 9 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Season
2024
Winner
Leaders
9 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | +20 | Chris Buescher |
| 2 | — | — | Shane van Gisbergen |
| 3 | 15 | +12 | Carson Hocevar |
| 4 | 22 | +18 | Ross Chastain |
| 5 | 19 | +14 | Zane Smith |
| 6 | 13 | +7 | Chase Briscoe |
| 7 | 24 | +17 | Michael McDowell |
| 8 | 33 | +25 | Corey LaJoie |
| 9 | 35 | +26 | Ryan Preece |
| 10 | 36 | +26 | Austin Cindric |
| 11 | 16 | +5 | Noah Gragson |
| 12 | 2 | -10 | Kyle Larson |
| 13 | 23 | +10 | Daniel Suarez |
| 14 | 3 | -11 | Christopher Bell |
| 15 | 26 | +11 | Joey Logano |
| 16 | 31 | +15 | Todd Gilliland |
| 17 | 8 | -9 | Bubba Wallace |
| 18 | 11 | -7 | Alex Bowman |
| 19 | 7 | -12 | Chase Elliott |
| 20 | 6 | -14 | Martin Truex, Jr. |
Stage Results
| Driver | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Elliott | 3 | 2 | — | 17 |
| Christopher Bell | 6 | 3 | — | 13 |
| Carson Hocevar | 5 | 8 | — | 9 |
| Bubba Wallace | 2 | 16 | — | 9 |
| Martin Truex, Jr. | 10 | 7 | — | 5 |
| Ryan Preece | 13 | 9 | — | 2 |
| Alex Bowman | 9 | 11 | — | 2 |
| Shane van Gisbergen | — | — | — | — |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 20 matched drivers, the model averaged 8.5 positions off — close to the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Buescher | 10.2 | 1 | +9.2 |
| 2 | Shane van Gisbergen | 12.7 | 2 | +10.7 |
| 3 | Carson Hocevar | 21.4 | 3 | +18.4 |
| 4 | Ross Chastain | 16.2 | 4 | +12.2 |
| 5 | Zane Smith | 25.7 | 5 | +20.7 |
| 6 | Chase Briscoe | 16.7 | 6 | +10.7 |
| 7 | Michael McDowell | 13.0 | 7 | +6.0 |
| 8 | Corey LaJoie | 21.4 | 8 | +13.4 |
| 9 | Ryan Preece | 16.5 | 9 | +7.5 |
| 10 | Austin Cindric | 20.2 | 10 | +10.2 |
| 11 | Noah Gragson | 26.9 | 11 | +15.9 |
| 12 | Kyle Larson | 12.9 | 12 | +0.9 |
| 13 | Daniel Suarez | 16.8 | 13 | +3.8 |
| 14 | Christopher Bell | 7.2 | 14 | -6.8 |
| 15 | Joey Logano | 12.7 | 15 | -2.3 |
| 16 | Todd Gilliland | 20.8 | 16 | +4.8 |
| 17 | Bubba Wallace | 16.7 | 17 | -0.3 |
| 18 | Alex Bowman | 16.7 | 18 | -1.3 |
| 19 | Chase Elliott | 7.2 | 19 | -11.8 |
| 20 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 16.5 | 20 | -3.5 |
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
- Chris Buescher: has 15 career starts at Watkins Glen International with a 15.7 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Christopher Bell: was the model’s top pick based on 8 career starts at Watkins Glen International with a 11.6 avg finish, finishing P14 on the day.
- Zane Smith: was the biggest surprise, finishing P5 vs predicted P26. Track history: 4 starts, 11.5 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2024 Go Bowling at The Glen?
Chris Buescher won the 2024 Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International driving for RFK Racing.
Where was the 2024 Go Bowling at The Glen held?
The 2024 Go Bowling at The Glen was held at Watkins Glen International on September 15, 2024.