Different Night Same Rodeo<\/p>\n
Country star Bailey Zimmerman\u2019s sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo will be featured on the No. 11 Chevy for Saturday\u2019s NASCAR Xfinity race. Releasing August 8th, 2025, this album is full of rock-powered country anthems with a more emotionally raw side. The highly anticipated drop will feature 18 songs including previously released tracks like \u201cHoly Smokes\u201d and \u201cBackup Plan\u201d featuring Luke Combs. Different Night Same Rodeo is the second album to be featured on one of Kaulig Racing\u2019s Chevrolets. Zimmerman\u2019s previous album Religiously. The Album. was featured on the winning No. 10 Chevy driven by AJ Allmendinger in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Nashville. The album debuted at No. 3 on Billboard\u2019s Top Country Albums chart and number seven on the all-genre Billboard 200. The album\u2019s title track became Zimmerman\u2019s third country radio No. 1.<\/p>\n
In addition to being on the No. 11 Chevrolet at Watkins Glen International, Zimmerman will be performing some new tracks as well as favorites from his first album as part of his New to Country Tour on Saturday, August 9th at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) Canandaigua, NY \u2013 show starts at 7:30PM<\/p>\n
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At Watkins Glen:<\/p>\n
Kaulig Racing has made seven NASCAR Cup Series starts at Watkins Glen, earning two runner-up finishes.
In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Kaulig Racing has earned two runner-up finishes, four top fives, and seven top-10 finishes at The Glen.<\/p>\n
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10 Team Info<\/p>\n
Crew Chief: Andrew Dickeson<\/p>\n
Partner: Sea Best
Ty Dillon, No. 10 Sea Best Camaro ZL1<\/p>\n
Sea Best: Sea Best will serve as the primary partner of the No. 10 Chevrolet this weekend at Watkins Glen International with Ty Dillon and Kaulig Racing. Sea Best proudly serves as the flagship brand of Beaver Street Fisheries, a family-owned and operated company based in Jacksonville, Florida. As one of the nation\u2019s largest importers, manufacturers, and distributors of seafood and meat, the Sea Best brand is synonymous with premium-quality seafood. Its product lineup includes a wide range of frozen fish fillets\u2014such as ahi tuna, mahi-mahi, cod, and catfish\u2014along with shrimp, scallops, and lobster.<\/p>\n
Meet Ty Dillon:<\/p>\n
Sunday, August 10<\/p>\n
Ty Dillon will join MRO chaplain Nick Terry for the Fan Chapel Service on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. ET at the NASCAR Experience Stage.
Dillon will be at to the Chevrolet Merchandise Hauler at 10:30 a.m. ET to meet fans and sign autographs on Sunday, August 10.
Dillon will finish his pre-race appearances at the NASCAR Experience Stage for a friendly game of Family Feud at 11:00 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n
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At Watkins Glen:<\/p>\n
Ty Dillon will make his 10th appearance at Watkins Glen International this weekend.
In his previous nine starts at the track, Dillon has five starts in the NASCAR Cup Series and four starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Dillon\u2019s best finish among his nine starts is fifth in 2015 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019m excited about this weekend at Watkins Glen. We ran really good at Sonoma (Raceway), our last road course, so if we can continue the momentum of that and build off that, we\u2019ll have a good weekend. It\u2019s a road course that I\u2019ve run a good bit and that\u2019s exciting for me and adds a little familiarity. It\u2019s been two years since I\u2019ve been on the track, but not much has changed. We need to rebound after having some rough luck the last few weeks and get a solid finish at Watkins Glen to finish out the year strong.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 Ty Dillon on Watkins Glen International
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16 Team Info<\/p>\n
Crew Chief: Trent Owens<\/p>\n
Partner: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Camaro ZL1<\/p>\n
Grizzly Nicotine Pouches: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches will be featured as the primary partner on the No. 16 Chevy with Kaulig Racing and AJ Allmendinger this weekend at Watkins Glen International. Grizzly Nicotine Pouches is a tobacco leaf-free product available nationwide (where permitted).<\/p>\n
Meet AJ Allmendinger:<\/p>\n
Sunday, August 10<\/p>\n
AJ Allmendinger will be doing a driver Q&A at the Glen Club on Sunday, August 10, from 10:30 a.m. ET to 10:45 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n
At Watkins Glen:<\/p>\n
AJ Allmendinger earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Watkins Glen International in 2014. Since then, Allmendinger has earned two additional NASCAR Cup Series wins on road courses, including Kaulig Racing\u2019s first win in Verizon Brickyard 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2022.
In his three NASCAR Cup Series starts with Kaulig Racing at Watkins Glen, Allmendinger has earned a runner-up-finish and fourth place finish. In his 13 starts at the track, he has earned one pole position start, led a total of 60 laps and has an average finish of 10.8.
So far in the 2025 season, Allmendinger has earned one top five, five top 10s and has led four laps.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWatkins Glen is always special to me; it\u2019s a racetrack that we\u2019re always really fast at as well. We have the opportunity to be in contention this weekend if we execute well. Obviously, we want a shot to win, but ultimately, we need a solid run and this is a racetrack that we can do it at.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u2013 AJ Allmendinger on Watkins Glen International
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10 Team Info<\/p>\n
Crew Chief: Kevin Walter<\/p>\n
Partner: Race to Stop Suicide
Daniel Dye, No. 10 Race to Stop Suicide Chevrolet<\/p>\n
Race to Stop Suicide: Race to Stop Suicide leverages the passion and community of motorsports to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide critical support for suicide prevention and mental health. Through events and initiatives, the organization drives important conversations, inspires hope, and races toward saving lives. Also featured as an associate partner on the No. 10 Chevy for the Misson 200 at the Glen is Madison County Rural Health Council (MCRHC) of Cazenovia, NY. The MCRHC offers a range of evidence-based trainings that equip individuals, schools, workplaces, and community groups with the tools needed to support mental health and prevent suicide.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re honored to partner with Daniel Dye Racing to raise awareness for youth mental health and the importance of Mental Health First Aid. This collaboration helps shine a light on the critical need for mental health education, support, and early intervention\u2014especially for teens in rural communities.\u201d \u2013 Madison County Rural Health Council<\/p>\n
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At Watkins Glen:<\/p>\n
Daniel Dye will make his first start at Watkins Glen International in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Dye previously made one start at The Glen in the ARCA Menards Series and earned a top-five finish.<\/p>\n
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\u201cRoad courses are typically challenging for me, but Watkins Glen is different than some of the other road courses we go to, in that it\u2019s not quite as technically challenging. Hopefully that plays to my advantage a little. I\u2019m excited to have Race to Stop Suicide back on our No. 10 Chevy this weekend, a cause that\u2019s really close to my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 Daniel Dye on Watkins Glen International
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11 Team Info<\/p>\n
Crew Chief: Eddie Pardue<\/p>\n
Partner: Different Night Same Rodeo
Michael McDowell, No. 11 Different Night Same Rodeo Chevrolet<\/p>\n
Different Night Same Rodeo: Releasing August 8th, 2025, country star Bailey Zimmerman\u2019s sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo is full of rock-powered country anthems with a more emotionally raw side. The highly anticipated drop will feature 18 songs including previously released tracks like \u201cHoly Smokes\u201d and \u201cBackup Plan\u201d featuring Luke Combs. Different Night Same Rodeo is the second album to be featured on one of Kaulig Racing\u2019s Chevrolets. The first was Zimmerman\u2019s previous album Religiously. The album which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard\u2019s Top Country Albums chart and number seven on the all-genre Billboard 200. The album\u2019s title track became Zimmerman\u2019s third country radio No. 1.<\/p>\n
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At Watkins Glen:<\/p>\n
Michael McDowell will make his fourth-career start at Watkins Glen International in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. McDowell last raced at The Glen in the Xfinity Series in 2010.
McDowell has earned one win, two pole awards, and two runner-up finishes on road courses in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s been a long time since I\u2019ve driven an Xfinity car, so I\u2019m really excited about it. We are going to one of my favorite tracks at Watkins Glen and a place where I have a lot of experience in a handful of different series. It\u2019s going to be a big weekend. I\u2019m thankful for the opportunity and excited to get to the track with both Kaulig and Spire.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 Michael McDowell on Watkins Glen International
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16 Team Info<\/p>\n
Crew Chief: Alex Yontz<\/p>\n
Partner: Celsius
Christian Eckes, No. 16 Celsius Chevrolet<\/p>\n
Celsius: Christian Eckes will drive the No. 16 Celsius Chevrolet at Watkins Glen International. Celsius is known for their better-for-you lineup of energy and hydration products, all zero sugar and created with essential vitamins. The No. 16 will also feature the Celsius onboard camera during the Mission 200 at the Glen.<\/p>\n
Meet Christian Eckes<\/p>\n
Friday, August 8<\/p>\n
Christian Eckes will be at Wegmans, located at 24 S Bridge St, Corning, NY, on Friday, August 8 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET to meet fans, sample Celsius, and sign autographs.<\/p>\n
At Watkins Glen:<\/p>\n
Christian Eckes will make his first start at Watkins Glen International in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Eckes previously made one start at The Glen in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2021.
So far in the 2025 season, Eckes has earned three top fives, two of which have come at road courses, and nine top-10 finishes.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019m excited to get back on a road course this weekend. I haven\u2019t been to Watkins Glen in a few years, so it will be interesting to see how the track has changed over that time. We\u2019ve had some success here & there on these types of tracks this season, and I have no doubt that our Celsius Camaro team will be ready for the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u2013 Christian Eckes on Watkins Glen International
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Meet the Kaulig Racing Drivers<\/p>\n
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Friday, August 8<\/p>\n
Christian Eckes will be at Wegman\u2019s, located at 24 S Bridge St, Corning, NY, on Friday, August 8 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET to meet fans, sample Celsius, and sign autographs.<\/p>\n
Sunday, August 10<\/p>\n
Ty Dillon will join MRO chaplain Nick Terry for the Fan Chapel Service on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. ET at the NASCAR Experience Stage.
Dillon will be at to the Chevrolet Merchandise Hauler at 10:30 a.m. ET to meet fans and sign autographs on Sunday, August 10.
AJ Allmendinger will be doing a driver Q&A at the Glen Club on Sunday, August 10, from 10:30 a.m. ET to 10:45 a.m. ET.
Dillon will finish his pre-race appearances at the NASCAR Experience Stage for a friendly game of Family Feud at 11:00 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n
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