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 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
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
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