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Conceited Kyle Busch’s Bold Claim of His Superiority to Hendrick Motorsport and Joe Gibbs Falls on His Head at Watkins Glen
Kyle Busch supremacy claim crumbles at Watkins Glen. A humbling reminder that the track holds the final verdict. NASCAR drama unfolds.
Tyler Reddick Predicts of an Unproblematic Post-Season Amidst Pit Crew Struggles
Tyler Reddick is hopeful that the lessons his #45 team has learned from their pit stop struggles will translate into a smoother playoff run.
“Success Comes From Failure”: Trackhouse Racing’s Emerging Star Daniel Suarez Vows of a Resurgence After a Faulty Indy Race
Trackhouse Racing's road course sensation Daniel Suarez shows admirable mental strength after falling short due to team's blunder.
Hendrick Motorsports Star Lets Slip the Team’s Plan for Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman
William Byron sheds light on his plans to help our teammates Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman in the final regular season showdown at Daytona.
Conceited HMS Star Subtly Reveals Rivalry With Denny Hamlin
Following the Watkins Glen event, Byron openly recognized the simmering rivalry and competition with JGR's prominent driver, Denny Hamlin.
“Just Couldn’t Get Around Him” – Michael Jordan’s Road Course King Admits Defeat to a New Chevrolet Contender
23XI Driver Tyler Reddick acknowledges the superiority of fellow road course prodigy, moments before Go Bowling at The Glen.
“Weren’t Really in Their Minds”- Kyle Larson Overshadows Chase Elliott as He Flaunts the Confidence His Teammate Lacks
HMS superstar Kyle Larson's candid insights overshadow Chase Elliott shows desperation in the intense NASCAR race at Watkins Glen.
“I Can Sleep Better” – Massive News for Richard Childress’ Pride That Leaves the Driver Sighing in Relief
Prior to the Watkins Glen race, a racing driver and former team owner conveyed his satisfaction with a secured future with Richard Childress Racing.
“Almost Made Me Cry” – Hendrick Motorsports Becomes the New Example for Justin Marks as His Driver Lays the Groundwork for His Team
In an emotional exchange with the media, Trackhouse Racing driver Daniel Suarez talks about levelling his team up to the heights of Hendrick Motorsports.
“Is Michael Schumacher” – Fans Enthralled as Chase Elliott Has a New Rival Stealing His Throne
In the early stages of Watkins Glen International, Front Row Motorsports driver Michael McDowell put on a scintillating display that left fans in awe.
“What Are They Doing”- Chase Elliott and HMS Insider Joins Hand To Snub NASCAR’s Flawed Crew
Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott's day got ruined due to a miscalculated pit strategy. HMS insider joined hands to bash crew members
A Stifling Silence Covers NASCAR’s Golden Boy’s Radio as Deals With Another Streak of Bad Luck
Towards the end of the race at Watkins Glen, Chase Elliott didn't share any dialogue with his crew whose error cost him the race.
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) |
