NASCAR star attempts historic sweep as Watkins Glen entry lists confirmed

NASCAR is on to Watkins Glen this weekend, and we now have confirmed entry lists for all three national series in action.

There are several notable storylines, headed by teen phenom Connor Zilisch attempting what would be an historic sweep of Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series races in upstate New York.

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The 19-year-old prodigy would become the first driver who is not a full-time Cup Series regular to complete a sweep. It is a feat which has only ever been achieved twice in NASCAR history - both times by the great Kyle Busch in 2010 and 2017. Kyle Larson came close at Bristol this year, claiming Cup Series and Truck wins but failing in the Xfinity Series.

Zilisch will drive the No. 87 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing for the fourth time in Cup Series action in 2025. Meanwhile, the rising star is also tied for the lead in the Xfinity Series points standings with five victories already this season at JR Motorsports.

Other Cup Series updates for Watkins Glen include additional part-time entries for Katherine Legge in the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet, J.J. Yeley in the No. 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet, and Josh Bilicki in the No. 66 Ford for Garage 66.

The Xfinity Series action sees Austin Hill return from a one-race suspension in the No. 21 for Richard Childress Racing, while Cup Series regulars Michael McDowell (for the first time in nine years) and Shane van Gisbergen will also be on the grid.

The big Truck Series news sees Zilisch jumping in the No. 45 Niece Motorsport Chevrolet after the shock firing this week of Kaden Honeycutt. That came on the back of Honeycutt signing with a rival for the 2026 season.

Honeycutt, meanwhile, swiftly found a drive for Friday to keep his playoff dreams alive - he will be in the No. 2 Chevrolet for Young's Motorsports.

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NASCAR Watkins Glen entries 2025

Cup Series

Xfinity Series

Truck Series

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