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
Person
Kyle Larson
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Kyle Larson across Nascar.
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
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
NASCAR at Watkins Glen: Hidden Drama Behind the Lead Lap
While the race featured a high proportion of lead‑lap completions, several untelevised moments reshaped the outcome, from driver frustrations to fuel miscalculations.
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