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Action Express Racing’s No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R dominated the Sahlen’s Six Hours of Watkins Glen, leading 142 of 182 laps to win and giving Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber and Fred Vesti their first overall Endurance Cup victory; the Cadillac’s performance extended Aitken’s IMSA points lead to 203, while a late contact with an AF Corse Ferrari triggered a restart caution but drew no penalties as teams look ahead to the CTMP round.
Action Express Racing’s No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R, driven by Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber and Fred Vesti, won the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen after a late yellow and a pivotal final tire stop, beating Nick Yelloly’s Meyer Shank Acura and extending Cadillac’s grip on the GTP lead; LMP2 went to AO Racing’s Oreca, GTD Pro to Vasser Sullivan’s Lexus, and GTD to Manthey Porsche, with a dramatic final-lap crash by Christopher Mies and a major Esses pileup shaping the finish.
Shane van Gisbergen is the clear fantasy favorite for Watkins Glen after leading practice speeds and boasting elite road-course metrics, with Christopher Bell a strong challenger and rookie Connor Zilisch showing notable pace. The piece lists starting positions (SVG 1st, Bell 8th, Zilisch 5th) and projected finish ranges (1-6 for all three), and highlights practice notes and speed data from the Watkins Glen session to guide lineup decisions.
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.
Connor Zilisch won his second consecutive NASCAR Xfinity race at Watkins Glen, but after celebrating his victory, he slipped and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. The race featured intense competition, a major 16-car crash, and a duel between Zilisch and Shane Van Gisbergen, with Zilisch leading most of the race and finishing ahead of Sam Mayer.
The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen is crucial with only three races left before the playoffs, featuring intense competition, strategic challenges, and potential surprises from drivers like William Byron and Ty Gibbs, as teams vie for victory and playoff positioning.
NASCAR's Saturday schedule at Watkins Glen includes practice, qualifying, and races for both the Xfinity and Cup series, with the Xfinity race set for 3 p.m. and the Cup race on Sunday, featuring full-time Cup drivers and a detailed timetable for activities and weather conditions.
Daniel Hemric finished second in a chaotic NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen, narrowly missing the win after strategic decisions and intense late-race action, marking his best finish since May and showcasing his skill and sportsmanship.
The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen is crucial for playoff contenders and underdogs alike, with Shane van Gisbergen leading as the favorite due to his recent road course success, while drivers like AJ Allmendinger and Michael McDowell are also poised to make a significant impact in the final races before the playoffs.
The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen features a mix of good and bad news for drivers and teams, with Shane van Gisbergen aiming for his fourth consecutive road course win, while teams like Hendrick Motorsports and RFK Racing have notable strengths and weaknesses. Multiple drivers will compete in double duty, and the race marks a significant milestone for Joey Logano with his 600th consecutive start.