NASCAR Clears Zilisch After Watkins Glen Inspection
NASCAR found no issues with Connor Zilisch's No. 88 Chevrolet, allowing him to avoid penalties and focus on upcoming races.
May 13, 2026
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NASCAR Clears Zilisch After Watkins Glen Inspection
NASCAR’s post‑race technical audit found no violations on Connor Zilisch’s Chevrolet, leaving the Trackhouse Racing driver free to focus on the remaining 14 races.
May 13, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 Outlook: Young Talent Poised to Shape the Series
From Carson Hocevar’s breakout potential to Brent Crews’ emerging star power, the upcoming season promises fresh competition.
May 13, 2026
Six Drivers Poised to Redefine NASCAR’s 2026 Landscape
The upcoming season will showcase a mix of veteran promise and rookie ambition, with several drivers already making headlines through wins, point leadership and strategic team placements.
May 12, 2026
NASCAR All-Star Race Returns to Dover with Bowyer’s Comeback
NASCAR’s All‑Star weekend at Dover features a full slate of series, including the return of veteran Clint Bowyer.
May 12, 2026
Wendy’s 1‑Cent Burger Deal Sparks After NASCAR Victory
After Shane van Gisbergen's Watkins Glen win, Wendy's will reward fans with a 1‑cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger on the following Tuesday if a Trackhouse driver wins, otherwise a $2.99 nugget deal.
May 12, 2026
NASCAR Confirms Full 36-Driver Field for 2026 All-Star Race at Dover
The entry list for the 2026 All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway was released Monday, confirming that every full-time driver will compete and that the event will be the season’s sole exhibition.
May 12, 2026
NASCAR Confirms 36‑Driver Field for 2026 All‑Star Race at Dover
The entry list for the 2026 All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway has been released, featuring all 36 full‑time drivers and no open entries, setting the stage for a final showcase before the playoffs.
May 12, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Second Consecutive Watkins Glen Victory, Eyes Chase Spot
Shane van Gisbergen’s latest win at Watkins Glen International highlights his road‑course mastery, a comeback that recovered 23 positions, and his ambition to translate that success to oval tracks while Team Trackhouse prepares for future driver contracts.
May 12, 2026
NASCAR Sets 2026 Watkins Glen Road‑Course Showdown
Watkins Glen International will host the twelfth event of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, introducing a new qualifying format for road courses and extending the race to 100 laps.
May 12, 2026
Connor Zilisch Takes Mission 200 at Watkins Glen
Connor Zilisch emerged victorious in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Watkins Glen, overcoming a late‑lap grass incident to claim his second win of the season and signal strong Cup Series prospects.
May 12, 2026
Kaden Honeycutt Secures First NASCAR Truck Series Win at Watkins Glen
Kaden Honeycutt captured his maiden NASCAR Truck Series triumph at Watkins Glen in May 2026, ending a streak of close calls and showcasing his growing prowess on road courses.
May 12, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen doubles up at Watkins Glen, eyes oval breakthrough
Van Gisbergen’s dominant drive at Watkins Glen propelled him into the Chase and placed him among the leaders in points.
May 12, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen clinches seventh Cup Series win at Watkins Glen
After a dramatic comeback from 26th place, Shane van Gisbergen captured his seventh NASCAR Cup Series victory at Watkins Glen, outpacing Michael McDowell by 7.288 seconds. The win, confirmed by a clean car inspection, marks his second consecutive triumph on the road course and bolsters his playoff standing.
May 12, 2026
NASCAR Scrutinizes Zilisch’s No. 88 After Watkins Glen Breakthrough
NASCAR is examining Connor Zilisch's No. 88 entry after the Watkins Glen race, a performance that marked his best showing of the 2026 Cup Series season. The review comes amid a history of steep sanctions for infractions discovered during such checks.
May 12, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen’s Road‑Course Mastery Fuels Playoff Hopes
Shane van Gisbergen’s second consecutive Watkins Glen victory, a dramatic comeback from 23 positions down, ties him with Chase Elliott for the most road‑course wins among active drivers and lifts him into the provisional Chase spot, yet his quest for consistent oval results continues.
May 11, 2026
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
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