WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 06: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, is introduced prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series I Love NY 355 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 6, 2017 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Top 10 lap leaders at Watkins Glen International

By Staff Report | Published: August 8, 2021 11

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 12: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, leads Jeremy Mayfield, driver of the #36 360 OTC Toyota, during the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2007 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Watkins Glen International has played host to 38 total NASCAR Cup Series races. The first was held in 1957, followed by events in 1964-65. The Cup Series returned in 1986 and has been a constant in the Empire State since with the only missed year coming in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the top 10 all-time lap leaders during that span.

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WATKINS GLEN. NY - AUGUST 14: Bodine brothers Bret, left, Todd, center and Geoff, right pose before The Bud At The Glen race on August 14, 1994 at Watkins International in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Dozier Mobley/Getty Images)

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10. Geoffrey Bodine (right in photo)

Total laps run: 1,279

Laps led: 101

Watkins Glen wins: 1

Average finish: 19.1

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 15: Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 Stanley Ford, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 15, 2011 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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9. Marcos Ambrose

Total laps run: 626

Laps led: 117

Watkins Glen wins: 2

Average finish: 6.1

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 06: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, is introduced prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series I Love NY 355 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 6, 2017 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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9. Brad Keselowski

Total laps run: 984

Laps led: 123

Watkins Glen wins: 0

Average finish: 13.4

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9 Aug 1997: Dale Earnhardt in action during the NASCAR Bud at the Glen at Watkins Glen International Speedway in Watkins Glen, New York. Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport

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7. Dale Earnhardt

Total laps run: 1,310

Laps led: 134

Watkins Glen wins: 0

Average finish: 11.5

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Pole position winner Rusty Wallace leads a pack of cars in the Frontier at the Glen Winston Cup race in Watkins Glen, New York August 15, 1999. The race was eventually won by Jeff Gordon. (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images)

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6. Rusty Wallace

Total laps run: 1,617

Laps led: 140

Watkins Glen wins: 2

Average finish: 16.1

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 05: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 SunEnergy1 Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GoBowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 5, 2018 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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5. Chase Elliott

Total laps run: 450

Laps led: 141

Watkins Glen wins: 2

Average finish: 6.0

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 8, 1993: Mark Martin leads Rusty Wallace during Budweiser at The Glen 1993. Martin won, despite having problems in the pits. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images)

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4. Mark Martin

Total laps run: 1,941

Laps led: 206

Watkins Glen wins: 3

Average finish: 9.0

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 11: Tony Stewart, driver of the #20 Home Depot Chevrolet, climbs into his car prior to practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 11, 2007 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

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3. Tony Stewart

Total laps run: 1,410

Laps led: 225

Watkins Glen wins: 5

Average finish: 9.9

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 11, 2013 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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2. Kyle Busch

Total laps run: 1,423

Laps led: 247

Watkins Glen wins: 2

Average finish: 9.1

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10 Aug 1997: Jeff Gordon celebrates with his crew after the NASCAR Bud at the Glen at Watkins Glen International Speedway in Watkins Glen, New York. Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport

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1. Jeff Gordon

Total laps run: 2,075

Laps led: 262

Watkins Glen wins: 4

Average finish: 17.5