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Shane van Gisbergen rallied from a long deficit to win Go Bowling at The Glen, while Chase Briscoe and AJ Allmendinger delivered strong performances for solid finishes. Carson Hocevar’s streak ended with a 28th, Christopher Bell finished 21st, and Hendrick Motorsports struggled, setting a competitive tone for the All-Star Race at Dover.
Shane van Gisbergen stormed from a 29.2-second gap with 24 laps to go to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, marking his second straight victory at The Glen and giving Trackhouse Racing a much-needed spark. With fresher tires and a bold late-race strategy, SVG pulled away to win by about 7.3 seconds, a performance owner Justin Marks called remarkable and a potential jump-start for the team amid a challenging season, as crew chief Stephen Doran lauded the on-track pace.
Shane van Gisbergen, starting from pole, dominated the Watkins Glen NASCAR Cup race and cruised to a 7.2-second victory over Michael McDowell after a 29-second surge in the late run; Ty Gibbs finished third, with Chase Briscoe and Tyler Reddick rounding out the top five. SVG also led the most laps (74 of 100) and ended Stage 2 on top, while Ross Chastain won Stage 1. Connor Zilisch earned the fastest lap (1:12.541). Cody Ware was the only retirement, and 32 of 38 starters finished on the lead lap.
Michael McDowell finished second to Shane van Gisbergen in the Go Bowling at The Glen, his best finish with Spire Motorsports in 48 starts. He challenged SVG on the road course, but SVG pulled away thanks to smoother pace through the bus stop and tire management. McDowell led several laps and closed strongly to finish 7.288 seconds back, boosting him to 21st in the regular-season standings (58 points below the playoff cutline) as SVG extended his dominance on road courses.
Shane van Gisbergen rocketed from 24th to the lead in just 16 laps, overtaking Ty Gibbs with eight laps to go to win NASCAR Cup Series’ Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International—his first Cup win of the year and seventh of his career for Trackhouse Racing.
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.
Tyler Reddick remains No. 1 in the NASCAR Cup Series power rankings after three wins to start 2026. Ryan Blaney sits No. 2 after a strong showing at the Circuit of the Americas, still fourth in the standings. Christopher Bell climbs to No. 3 with a podium at COTA, while Chase Briscoe sits No. 4 after a front-running run ended by a transaxle issue, and Chase Elliott stays No. 5 with another solid day. Shane van Gisbergen also makes a notable move in the standings following his COTA performance. The road course results reshape the early-season picture ahead of Phoenix and Las Vegas.
Shane van Gisbergen clinched the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Circuit of the Americas by starting sixth on four fresh tires and diving to the inside of Turn 1 to pass five leaders, securing his fifth O'Reilly win and his first at COTA; Austin Hill finished second, with Sammy Smith, Jesse Love and Corey Day completing the top five, as SVG eyes a Cup start the next day to extend his road-course win streak.
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs kick off with unprecedented competitiveness, featuring the tightest points margins in history, making every race at Darlington and beyond a high-stakes battle where no driver is safe, including top contenders like Kyle Larson, William Byron, and Denny Hamlin, whose mastery at Darlington contrasts with his playoff struggles. The unpredictable nature of the format means any driver, regardless of past success or track record, could emerge victorious or be eliminated early, setting the stage for a dramatic and uncertain postseason.
Shane van Gisbergen won his fourth consecutive road course race at Watkins Glen, marking a historic achievement in NASCAR, while Christopher Bell and Chris Buescher also performed well. Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs faced setbacks, highlighting the varied outcomes of the race.
Shane van Gisbergen celebrated a race win at Watkins Glen, expressing his excitement and acknowledging the challenges ahead in the playoffs. Other drivers shared their thoughts on the race, highlighting strategies, performance, and their prospects for upcoming races.
Shane van Gisbergen leads the NASCAR power rankings after winning three consecutive road courses, with Chase Elliott and Chase Briscoe moving up in the standings. The series heads to Dover, Indianapolis, and Iowa for oval races, with drivers like Denny Hamlin and William Byron also notable in the rankings.
Shane van Gisbergen won his third race in five road course events at Sonoma Raceway, tying Jeff Gordon's record for consecutive road course wins from the pole, and leading to a strong showing for Trackhouse Racing. Key performers included Chase Briscoe and Chase Elliott, while Noah Gragson, Ryan Blaney, and Carson Hocevar faced setbacks, with Blaney eliminated from the race.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma Raceway, tying Jeff Gordon's record for consecutive road course wins from the pole, and drivers shared their thoughts on the race, highlighting van Gisbergen's impressive performance and the competitive nature of the race.
Shane van Gisbergen won his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series road course race at Sonoma, tying the season's win record with top drivers like Larson and Hamlin, despite struggling on ovals and being unlikely to make the playoffs. His dominance on road courses highlights his exceptional skill in that discipline, even if his overall season performance remains modest.