Connor Zilisch Turned Watkins Glen into a Preview of NASCAR’s Future
Even with a ruined finish, the 19-year-old showed enough speed Sunday to make veterans glance nervously in their mirrors.
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Watkins Glen Finally Gave RCR Something Besides Misery… at Least on the Track
Austin Dillon and an ill Kyle Busch somehow turned Watkins Glen into a rare bright spot for Richard Childress Racing in a season mostly powered by frustration.
SVG, a Flying Tent, and Complete Road Course Domination at Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen delivered airborne camping equipment and total chaos Sunday. Shane van Gisbergen delivered another demolition job.
Last Corner, Damaged Car, Same Result Connor Zilisch Wins at Watkins Glen
Another Watkins Glen win for Connor Zilisch, another heartbreak for Jesse Love, and another reminder that friendship means nothing when Turn 7 arrives—also, this time he came out of the roof like he promised after last year’s airborne exit.
Chase Elliott Has History at Watkins Glen but Faces a Tough Sunday Ahead
Chase Elliott returns to the site of his first Cup win carrying fresh momentum, old memories, and his worst Watkins Glen starting spot yet.
Ryan Preece, a Lawn Mower, and a $50,000 Reminder from NASCAR
Ryan Preece was fined and docked points for Texas retaliation against Ty Gibbs, and found out about it while mowing his lawn on an otherwise uneventful afternoon off.
Katherine Legge Wants More NASCAR Even if it Hurts
Katherine Legge says NASCAR now motivates her more than anything else, even if Sunday’s race begins from dead last on the grid.
In The Least Shocking News Since Water is Wet, SVG is on Pole Again
Shane van Gisbergen turned Watkins Glen qualifying into another reminder that road course racing remains his personal playground, grabbing pole on his 37th birthday.
Watkins Glen Becomes Kaden Honeycutt’s Personal Playground
Honeycutt won both the ARCA and Truck races Friday, then capped it off by shot-gunning a beer for the fans.
Chase Elliott Is Done Being Quiet About It
A fast start to 2026 and flawless execution at Texas suggest Elliott is no longer easing back into contention—he’s kicking the door in.