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Why Is NASCAR Slowly Moving Away From Its History as It Closes In on New Era of
Road Courses?
After 76 years of a predominantly oval-racing sport, NASCAR is tilting towards including more and more road courses.
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Chris Buescher’s “Gentleman’s Move” Led to Him Being the Playoffs Latest Spoiler Earning Applauds All Around
NASCAR recently concluded its second playoff race at Watkins Glen International. In the race, what a thrilling chase it was by Buescher.
Joey Logano Warns Dale Jr.’s Prodigy of Being ‘Damaged’ by His Meteoric NASCAR Rise
Connor Zilisch stuns with a win in his Xfinity debut, but Joey Logano warns against rushing him to the Cup Series.
Christopher Bell Acquits NASCAR’s ‘Dirty Winner’ Austin Dillon After Their Pit Road Altercation at Watkins Glen
Despite being spun off by Austin Dillon at Watkins Glen International, championship contender Christopher Bell has absolved him of blame.
Kevin Harvick Commends Tony Stewart’s ‘Leader’ Amid Incredible Watkins Glen Turnaround
Kevin Harvick calls Chase Briscoe a standout leader after his crucial Watkins Glen performance boosts his playoff chances.
Ryan Blaney Takes Back His Furious Rant at NASCAR’s Decision to Confess Ignorance to Rules
Ryan Blaney reflects on his rant, acknowledging his frustration came from a misunderstanding of NASCAR's DVP rules.
“Nobody In His League”: Mark Martin Reveals ‘Man to Beat’ Denny Hamlin’s Bristol Superiority to NASCAR Rivals
Mark Martin praises Denny Hamlin's tire management, calling him the "man to beat" at Bristol despite playoff pressure.
Richard Petty Throws a Sly 6-Word Dig at ‘Bowled Around’ Denny Hamlin’s Watkins Glen Misery
NASCAR icon Richard Petty could help but highlight the struggles of Denny Hamlin, comparing his outcomes with the rest of the competition.
Fans Unfazed by NASCAR’s 1.8 Million Turnout Losing to Bengals vs Chiefs Despite ‘Respectable Bump’
Despite NASCAR's falling viewership after the Bengals vs Chiefs game, fans rallied to find the silver lining after the race at 'The Glen'.
“There’s a Magnet”: Corey LaJoie Owns Up First-Lap Blunder That Triggered Kyle Busch’s “Biggest Idiot” Dig
Spire Motorsports driver Corey LaJoie accepts his mistake in wrecking Kyle Busch and causing an early crash at Watkins Glen.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Pressures NASCAR to Punish Drivers ‘Crossing the Line’, Salutes SVG’s Racing Morals
After Shane van Gisbergen's clean driving at Watkins Glen, Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls for NASCAR to strictly handle rowdy racers.
Michael Jordan’s Ace Publicly Trashes Cup Drivers’ Ignorance to ‘Driver Code’ With a Frustrated Rant
Tyler Reddick slams reckless driving at Watkins Glen, criticizing the lack of driver code after a chaotic, crash-filled race.
Dale Jr. Discloses Next-Gen Car’s Hand Behind Drivers’ Motivation to Destroy ‘$10,000+’ Investment
Dale Earnhardt Jr. highlights the major concerns with the Next Gen car that adds add more burden on team's tight spending budgets.
Kevin Harvick Drops Wild 6-Word Truth Bomb on Martin Truex Jr.’s Final NASCAR Rodeo
Kevin Harvick suggests a terrifying reality for Martin Truex Jr despite his impressive performance at Watkins Glen's first stage.
Denny Hamlin Calls Out JGR Teammate’s Blunder, But Showers Praises on Dale Jr.’s ‘Lightning Fast’ Prodigy
Denny Hamlin praises Connor Zilisch's lightning-fast Xfinity debut while calling out Ty Gibbs' blunder during the Watkins Glen race.
“It’s.. Classless”: Dale Jr. Doubles Down on Martin Truex Jr.’s ‘Respect’ Rant With Bold Verdict
Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed his concern on the over aggressive style of racing that the Cup Series drivers displayed at Watkins Glen.
Amid Controversial DVP Debacle, Ryan Blaney Saved From Shock Playoffs Exit, Claims NASCAR Insider
NASCAR pundit hands Ryan Blaney massive playoff qualification lifeline despite Watkins Glen crash ruining established plans.
“Relentless” Chris Buescher Unfazed by Playoff Failure Amid NASCAR Redemption, Claims RFK Insider
Despite not making it to the title race, the Watkins Glen win prompts RFK boss Steve Newmark to publicly announce belief in Chris Buescher.
Chris Buescher Trashes ‘Dirty Driving’ Narrative to Commend SVG’s Sportsmanship in Watkins Glen
After his win at the Watkins Glen circuit, Chris Buscher came to the rescue of SVG as he reveals the truth of the post race talk with rival.
Kevin Harvick Blames Michael Jordan & 23XI’s Charter Rebellion After Denny Hamlin’s ‘Uncharacteristic’ Run
Denny Hamlin's playoff run falters as Kevin Harvick points to 23XI Racing's charter drama as a key distraction.
NASCAR Insider Brings SVG’s Road Course Dominance a ‘Notch Down’ After Chris Buescher’s Win at Watkins Glen
NASCAR Insider provides a vivid description between the encounter between Shane Van Gisbergen and Chris Buescher at Watkins Glen
Kevin Harvick Pushes Denny Hamlin To Embrace His ‘Villain’ Persona to End 19-Year Drought
Denny Hamlin's playoff hopes hang by a thread, and Kevin Harvick believes he needs to channel his inner villain at Bristol to survive.
Chase Briscoe Discloses 5-Word Secret to Survive Elimination Scare After Watkins Glen Turnaround
Chase Briscoe talks about the strategy he has in mind to survive the race at the Bristol Motor Speedway and qualify for the Round of 12
HMS Superstar Outperforming Chase Elliott & Kyle Larson Leaves NASCAR Fans Shell-Shocked: “Thought He Was Losing His Job”
After most playoff drivers including Hendrick's faltered at the Glen, one of them stood out - Alex Bowman now leads the HMS fold in points.
Brad Keselowski’s Spotter Reveals Uncanny Silence Despite Narrowly Escaping Watkins Glen Catastrophe
After maintaining silence on the Watkins Glen crash, Brad Keselowski's spotter finally opens up that it could have been worse.
“P*ssed” SVG Details Watkins Glen Heartbreak Ahead of Full-Time Cup Season
Shane van Gisbergen narrowly missed out on victory at Watkins Glen International, and expressed his sentiments in the post-race interview.
Denny Hamlin Exposes Shane Van Gisbergen’s Rare Road Course Blunder Behind Chris Buescher’s Win
After Chris Buescher's iconic win at Watkins Glen, Denny Hamlin stresses SVG's slip-up as the crucial factor.
About Watkins Glen International
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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 04: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #23 ISM Connect/AfterShokz Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International on August 4, 2018 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775204153 ORIG FILE ID: 1010953680
Watkins Glen International - 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track
Watkins Glen International, nicknamed "The Glen," is a car race track situated in the town of Dix, only southwest of the town of Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake.
It was, for quite some time, referred to as the home of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, which it facilitated for twenty back-to-back years (1961–1980).
However, the site has additionally been home to street racing of practically every class, including the World Sportscar Championship, Trans-Am, Can-Am, NASCAR Cup Series, the International Motor Sports Association, and the IndyCar Series.
History
At first, public streets in the town were utilized for the racecourse. In 1956, a lasting circuit for the race was constructed. In 1968, the race was stretched out to six hours, turning into the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen.
The circuit's present design has pretty much been the same since 1971, with minor adjustments after the deadly crashes of François Cevert in 1973 and J.D. McDuffie in 1991.
The circuit is known as the Mecca of North American street hustling and is an exceptionally mainstream scene among fans and drivers. The facility is, as of now, owned by the International Speedway Corporation.
The Watkins Glen International racecourse has gone through a few changes throughout the long term, with five general designs broadly perceived over its set of experiences.
As of now, two unmistakable formats are utilized - the "Boot" design (long course) and the "NASCAR" format (short course).
The circuit went through a significant update for the 1971 season. The "Huge Bend" and the turns paving the way to it were eliminated and replaced with another pit straight. The pits and start/finish line were moved to this new straightway. "The 90" presently became Turn 1 rather than Turn 8.
At the point when NASCAR got back to the track in 1986, they decided to utilize the short course format. IMSA initially utilized the "Boot", yet in the end, that arrangement additionally started utilizing the more limited 1971 format.
The short course was somewhat extended in 1992.
Quick Facts
| Location | Watkins Glen |
| Operator | International Speedway Corporation |
| Former Names | Watkins Glen Grand Prix Circuit (1956–1971) |
| Major Events | NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen NASCAR Xfinity Series Zippo 200 at The Glen NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 150 ARCA Menards Series East Great Outdoors RV Superstore 100 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 6 Hours of Watkins Glen |
| Length | 2.454 mi (3.949 km) |
| Most Wins | Tony Stewart (5) |
| Most Starts | Jeff Gordon (24) |
| Most Poles | Jeff Gordon (4) |
