Really ever since 2010, Watkins Glen International has put on PHENOMENAL racing within the ranks of the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. The finishes amongst the battles between Marcos Ambrose, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, AJ Allmendinger, Martin Truex Jr, Chase Elliott in Cup, and NUMEROUS drivers within the ranks of the Xfinity Series have been nothing shy of amazing, and CONSISTANT. Every year, this facility in upstate New York puts on a phenomenal show for the fans. People that I personally know that have made the trek have said that its a great event weekend every single day that the track is open for fan patronage. Even a few have said that SOME, NOT ALL aspects of the infield life rivals Talladega Superspeedway, and WE ALL know how big of a party the Talladega Infield is…year, after year, after year. When 2021 rolls up, and the full schedule realignments take effect after the 5 year sanctions end, Watkins Glen should be rewarded with a playoff spot, in Cup and Xfinity both. Remove the Roval race out, and put WGI in. Make it the cutoff race for round 2 after Talladega. Weather shouldnt be an issue for it whatsoever, because its still in October. With all the constant sellouts and great crowds, plus the on track product that never lets us down, Theyve rightfully earned a playoff spot. It would add larger flare and diversity to the Cup and Xfinity Playoffs.
