WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — A year ago at Watkins Glen, Ryan Blaney didn't complete a lap. Sunday, he could lead the opening lap after winning the pole at the 2.45-mile road course.

Ryan Blaney claimed his second Busch Light Pole Award of the season Saturday afternoon at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International -- his second of the season, 15th of his career and second-ever on a road course.

NASCAR’s Ryan Blaney earned the pole for Sunday’s Go Bowling at The Glen race. The 2025 Go Bowling at The Glen NASCAR race is slated for Sunday at 2 PM on USA Network. Blaney drove the number 12 Team Penske Ford to a best lap of 122.