
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.
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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.

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.

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.

From a Talladega triumph to a potential championship bid, Carson Hocevar is redefining what it means to be a NASCAR star.

Shane Van Gisbergen led 74 laps at Watkins Glen, securing his sixth road‑course win in twelve starts and leaving championship contenders scrambling.
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.

While the race featured a high proportion of lead‑lap completions, several untelevised moments reshaped the outcome, from driver frustrations to fuel miscalculations.

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.