"Top NASCAR Cup Drivers and Honorary Pace Car Driver Revealed for Watkins Glen Race"

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Watkins Glen International for a pivotal race before the playoffs. Kyle Larson, the defending winner, is a frontrunner with three wins at Watkins Glen in the past two seasons. Chase Elliott, who has never finished worse than 13th at the track, will look to continue his success after a second-place finish at Indianapolis. Michael McDowell, Martin Truex Jr., and AJ Allmendinger are also drivers to watch, with Allmendinger having a strong chance to secure a playoff spot. Daniel Suarez aims to bounce back after a pit road miscue at Indianapolis.