Bob Pockrass to make pit reporter debut at Watkins Glen

Bob Pockrass is getting out of his comfort zone and taking on a new role at Watkins Glen.

The NASCAR on FOX reporter will be joining the pit road coverage as a reporter this weekend, during Friday’s ARCA race telecast. Pockrass can’t wait for the opportunity, as he explained during the announcement of the news on Twitter on Thursday.

I advise aspiring broadcasters and journalists to put themselves in new and uncomfortable positions to grow professionally. It’s time to practice what I preach. Totally stoked to contribute to the ARCA race telecast at The Glen as a pit reporter. 6p ET Friday on FS1 @NASCARONFOX https://t.co/yLY2ERzjaz

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) August 17, 2023

“I advise aspiring broadcasters and journalists to put themselves in new and uncomfortable positions to grow professionally. It’s time to practice what I preach,” tweeted Pockrass. “Totally stoked to contribute to the ARCA race telecast at The Glen as a pit reporter. 6p ET Friday on FS1 @NASCARONFOX.”

That’s some fantastic advice from Pockrass, not just for aspiring broadcasters and journalists, but anyone in many different walks of life. While he isn’t usually in-front of the camera contributing to broadcasts, it’ll be fascinating to see if these leads to more opportunities like this one for the FOX reporter.

Perhaps we could see him take his talents to the Cup Series for a couple of races next season. While his Twitter commentary would be extremely missed, his followers would certainly understand.

Alas, Bob Pockrass is taking on a new challenge, and that’s more than commendable. Check out his patrolling pit road as a reporter during Friday’s ARCA race on FOX.

NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen odds, favorites for Watkins Glen International

This weekend at Watkins Glen who will the odds favor? There is a lot of pressure on a handful of NASCAR drivers hoping to make the playoffs. Is this do-or-die for Chase Elliott as he returns to the track he earned his first-ever Cup Series win? And how does Las Vegas feel about his odds? 

There are a lot of storylines to follow at Watkins Glen. The most interesting among them has to be the bubble battle between Bubba Wallace, Daniel Suárez, and of course, Elliott. 

With all of the pressure and the playoff implications, it is interesting how Bet MGM views the race this week. Over the last two seasons, we have seen Kyle Larson win this race. He’s done it at the expense of Elliott both times, too. 

However, this weekend Chase Elliott is the favorite. At 7-2 odds, and after his P2 finish at Indy, it appears bookmakers believe in the No. 9 team to get it done this time. However, Larson is just behind at 5-1 odds. With Elliott’s playoff hopes on the line, would Larson race him hard for a win this year as well? 

Cup Series points leader Martin Truex Jr. is next in line at 13-2 odds. He won at Sonoma and can clinch the regular season title with a 56-point day at Watkins Glen. 

Rounding out the top-5 is COTA winner Tyler Reddick. He has three road course wins in the last two seasons and is favored at 8-1 odds. Just behind him is Michael McDowell, fresh off his win at 10-1 odds. Is anyone feeling another win for Front Row and the fourth straight for Ford? Time will tell.

On3’s Jonathan Howard contributed to this article.