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
Cody Ware’s Late‑Race Crash at Watkins Glen Sparks NASCAR Caution Debate
A late‑race wreck involving Cody Ware at Watkins Glen divided viewers, as NASCAR chose not to throw a caution flag, allowing Shane van Gisbergen to claim victory.
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
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Pole at Watkins Glen NASCAR Event
Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, with Michael McDowell alongside him. The top five qualifiers include Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain, and Connor Zilisch, while the venue's rich racing heritage and Tony Stewart's record add context.
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
NASCAR Returns to Watkins Glen in 2026 with Title Battle Brewing
NASCAR’s 2026 schedule brings the series back to Watkins Glen, where defending champion Shane van Gisbergen and rising star Connor Zilisch headline a competitive field, as analysts weigh in on the upcoming showdown.
May 11, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen leads Watkins Glen Cup field as Trackhouse Racing dominates
Shane van Gisbergen takes pole for the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, with Trackhouse Racing drivers filling the front of the grid and the event set to air on FS1 with streaming on HBO MAX and NASCAR.com.
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
Kaden Honeycutt Secures First NASCAR Truck Series Victory at Watkins Glen
Kaden Honeycutt clinches his first NASCAR Truck Series win at Watkins Glen after a dramatic late‑race pass, signaling a breakthrough for Tricon Garage.
May 11, 2026
NASCAR Scrutinizes Zilisch’s No. 88 After Watkins Glen Breakthrough
After Connor Zilisch's 20th‑place finish at Watkins Glen — the highlight of his 2026 campaign — NASCAR has opened a deeper technical review of his No. 88 entry. The move underscores the series' heightened vigilance in the NextGen era.
May 11, 2026