The 1998 The Bud at the Glen was a Winston Cup Series (now Nextel Cup) event held at Watkins Glen International on August 9, 1998. Jeff Gordon dominated the race in route to his third straight victory, leading 55 of the 90 laps and holding off Mark Martin by three and a half seconds. Gordon remained on top of Martin in the points, enjoying an eighty-two marker cushion. Stats
| 1998 The Bud at the Glen | |
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Series | Winston Cup Series |
| Location | Watkins Glen International |
| Date | August 9, 1998 |
| Qualifying | |
| Pole Sitter | Jeff Gordon |
| Pole Speed | 120.331 mph |
| Race Data | |
| Winner | Jeff Gordon |
| Margin of Victory | 3.437 seconds |
| Average Speed | 94.466 mph |
| Cautions | 4 for 9 laps |
| Points Leader | Jeff Gordon (+82) |