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Shane van Gisbergen dominates once again, proving he’s NASCAR’s road-course master with a stunning victory at Watkins Glen International. Here’s why his performance solidifies his status and sets the stage for the rest of the season.
Starting from pole, van Gisbergen led for 75 of 100 laps in his No. 97 Chevrolet, clinching his seventh Cup Series win—all on road or street courses. A critical pit stop under green with 24 laps remaining saw him drop to 24th, nearly 30 seconds behind leader Ty Gibbs. In a remarkable comeback, he reclaimed the lead in just 17 laps, finishing 7.288 seconds ahead of Michael McDowell, with Gibbs securing third place, followed by Chase Briscoe and points leader Tyler Reddick.
Since Mexico City last June, van Gisbergen has triumphed in six of the last seven road-course events.
In other news, Chase Elliott advocates for his uncle, Ernie Elliott, to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027. He emphasizes the crucial role Ernie played in their family’s racing legacy.
NASCAR hints that the spring race at Watkins Glen might be a one-time event, with plans for a September return in 2027. Next up, the All-Star Race premieres on May 17 at Dover Motor Speedway.
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