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A photo gallery from the 2026 Naval Base Coronado NASCAR weekend highlights Layne Riggs winning the inaugural Craftsman Truck Series race, alongside Cup Series practice sessions and appearances by top drivers, capturing the weekend’s action from Victory Lane to the USS Midway event.
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.
Joe Gibbs highlights the importance of family in Victory Lane as Ty Gibbs wins, sharing a heartwarming moment when his grandson interrupts the scene.
Rodney Childers, crew chief for Zilisch and JR Motorsports' No. 1 Chevrolet, says he never doubted he would reach Victory Lane again, commenting on the Bristol win and the team's unwavering confidence.
Justin Allgaier and Parker Kligerman, who have a history of rivalry and shared past at Team Penske, teamed up at Daytona to help JR Motorsports secure a 1-2-3 finish, with Kligerman playing a key role in the victory and both drivers reflecting on their improved relationship and mutual respect.
NASCAR will not limit driver celebrations after Connor Zilisch's fall and injury in Victory Lane, but will implement some safety checks to prevent similar incidents, as Zilisch recovers from a broken collarbone sustained during his celebration at Watkins Glen.
NASCAR will not change its Victory Lane celebration policies despite Connor Zilisch's injury at Watkins Glen, but will increase focus on the window net's placement. Zilisch's injury, a broken collarbone, may affect his participation in upcoming races, and NASCAR is considering waivers for injured drivers like him and Stewart Friesen. The organization also discussed potential track limit adjustments at Watkins Glen and other competition issues.
Connor Zilisch, a 19-year-old NASCAR driver, celebrated his sixth win at Watkins Glen but was injured after slipping and falling on Victory Lane, leading to his transportation to a hospital for evaluation. The race was marked by multiple incidents, including a major crash that caused a red flag, but Zilisch managed to win the race despite the chaos.