All articles tagged with #road courses
Shane van Gisbergen heads to Watkins Glen acknowledging he won’t magically have the fastest car as Trackhouse fights a rough season; after finishing second at Circuit of the Americas he says he must improve the car and capitalize on road courses to climb in the standings, where he sits 19th and is chasing points ahead of the playoffs.
NASCAR announced a partial 2026 Cup schedule including a race at a military base, but many details remain uncertain, especially regarding the July 4 weekend event and the number of road course races, as the sport balances tradition with evolving race formats.
Shane van Gisbergen is dominating NASCAR road courses and could be a serious contender for the 2025 championship, despite his current low standing in the overall points. His exceptional road course skills and improving oval performance make him a potential playoff threat, though his success on ovals remains uncertain. Meanwhile, William Byron faces a summer slump after a strong start, raising questions about his championship prospects, but his past playoff resilience suggests he could rebound. The upcoming playoffs will be critical for both drivers' title ambitions.
NASCAR's road-course specialists, including Allmendinger and SVG, are poised to shake up the playoff standings at Sonoma, with Allmendinger aiming to continue his strong form and SVG seeking back-to-back wins on his debut at the track.
Graham Rahal expresses relief and happiness as Rahal Letterman Lanigan team shows signs of improvement, with his car's handling allowing him to drive the way he wants. Rahal qualified second for the Honda Indy 200, signaling a positive momentum for the team on road courses. This comes after a challenging season and a restructuring of the engineering department. Rahal is optimistic about his chances of winning his first Indy car race in over six years and is focused on the upcoming race at Mid-Ohio.