NASCAR Cup Series Returns to Watkins Glen in 2026
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International is set for Sunday, May 10, with Shane van Gisbergen on pole and Tyler Reddick leading the points standings.
May 11, 2026
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Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Watkins Glen, Eyes NASCAR Chase
Shane van Gisbergen secured his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at Watkins Glen, rallying from a 23‑spot deficit and tying Chase Elliott for the most road‑and‑street victories among active drivers.
May 11, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Second Consecutive NASCAR Cup Victory at Watkins Glen
Shane van Gisbergen celebrated his 37th birthday by winning his second straight NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International, a performance that ties him with Chase Elliott for the most road‑course wins among active drivers and fuels his pursuit of oval mastery.
May 11, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen’s Road Course Mastery Fuels Chase Aspirations
After dominating Watkins Glen for the second straight year, Shane van Gisbergen is targeting a Chase berth by sharpening his oval performance, while Trackhouse Racing eyes continued progress.
May 11, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen’s Road‑Course Dominance Secures NASCAR Chase Spot
Shane van Gisbergen’s second consecutive Watkins Glen triumph not only cements his Chase position but also highlights his ambition to conquer oval tracks, while his team eyes broader international talent through Project 91.
May 11, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen’s Road Course Mastery Fuels NASCAR Ambitions
Shane van Gisbergen's recent back‑to‑back win at Watkins Glen propels him toward a broader NASCAR campaign, with an eye on oval competition and a decade‑long career outlook.
May 11, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Watkins Glen NASCAR Cup Race
Van Gisbergen led 74 of 100 laps, overcame a late pit stop, and won by more than seven seconds. Trackhouse Racing’s Connor Zilisch finished 20th after a tire issue, and Chase Elliott pushed for his uncle Ernie Elliott’s NASCAR Hall of Fame consideration. The spring event at Watkins Glen may be the only one of its kind, with the All‑Star Race set for Dover on May 17.
May 11, 2026
Kyle Larson Eyes Championship Contention After Year Without a Win
Kyle Larson is marking a full year since his last NASCAR Cup Series victory, a milestone that now finds him eighth in the championship standings and under pressure to break the winless streak that has stretched to 36 races.
May 11, 2026
Larson’s Final Victory and Caruth’s Watkins Glen Debut
Kyle Larson concluded his season with JR Motorsports, securing his second win in four races, while Rajah Caruth steps into the No. 88 Chevrolet for the upcoming Watkins Glen event, aiming to climb the point standings.
May 11, 2026
Carson Hocevar’s Unconventional Rise Challenges NASCAR’s Traditional Landscape
From a Talladega triumph to a potential championship bid, Carson Hocevar is redefining what it means to be a NASCAR star.
May 11, 2026
Elliott Family’s Hall of Fame Push Gains Momentum
At a media event in Watkins Glen, Chase Elliott voiced strong support for his uncle Ernie Elliott’s nomination to the 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame, highlighting the family’s racing legacy and urging fans to vote before the May 19 deadline.
May 11, 2026
Van Gisbergen’s Watkins Glen Mastery Extends Road‑Course Streak
Shane Van Gisbergen led 74 laps at Watkins Glen, securing his sixth road‑course win in twelve starts and leaving championship contenders scrambling.
May 11, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Watkins Glen NASCAR Cup Race
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of 100 laps at Watkins Glen International, crossing the finish line seven seconds ahead of Michael McDowell, while Ty Gibbs claimed third place.
May 11, 2026
Kyle Larson’s Winless Streak Persists as He Eyes Championship Contention
Kyle Larson sits eighth in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, still chasing a return to victory lane while his team works to unlock the potential of the new Chevrolet body.
May 11, 2026