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Dale Earnhardt Jr Discloses What a “Happy” Rick Hendrick Would’ve Told Chase Elliott & Kyle Larson on Their “Ugly” Feud
Dale Earnhardt Jr explains what Hendrick Motorsports team boss Rick Hendrick would say to his two drivers after the incident at Watkins Glen.
Kyle Larson Offered a Blunt Explanation After Dumping Fellow Driver for the Win, 9 Years Before Chase Elliott Saga
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson had a controversial win like the most recent one in Watkins glen, 9 years ago. Full Story Inside.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Calls Out Chase Elliott for “Expecting a Little Too Much Help” From a Win-Hungry Kyle Larson at the Glen
Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr recently shared his opinion on the Chase Elliott-Kyle Larson incident at Watkins Glen.
“I Passed Every One of Them at Some Point” – Kyle Larson on Driving Alongside Kimi Raikkonen and Other International Racers
Kyle Larson reveals how he felt while racing F1 Champion Kimi Raikkonen and other international drivers at the Go Bowling Watkins Glen race.
NASCAR Driver Reveals First-Hand Experience of Watching a Furious Chase Elliott Look for Jeff Gordon at Watkins Glen
NASCAR Truck Series driver Parker Kligerman talks about the moment when he saw Chase Elliott fuming and storming off to Jeff Gordon.
WATCH: Crew Chief’s Eye-Opening Radio Message to Kyle Larson Just Before His Controversial Move on Chase Elliott
A radio message between NASCAR driver Kyle Larson and his crew chief reveals which driver he was warned about ahead of the final restart.
WATCH: Kimi Raikkonen & a Raging Richard Childress’ Reaction After Ross Chastain Ended Their NASCAR Hopes at Watkins Glen
NASCAR released the radioactive video showcasing the radio exchanges between Richard Childress and his crew chief regarding Ross Chastain.
Retired F1 Legend Kimi Raikkonen, Worth $250 Million, Wishes for “Real Racing in NASCAR Again” After Heartbreaking Crash
Kimi Raikkonen shares a thankful post on his Instagram and hopes to do some 'real racing' in the NASCAR circuit again very soon.
NASCAR Fans Disgruntled With Kyle Larson’s Over-Apology to “Silver Spoon Cry Baby” Hendrick Teammate Chase Elliott
NASCAR fans lash out at Chase Elliott on social media after a clip emerges of teammate Kyle Larson being over apologetic towards him.
Kyle Larson Reveals He Sat Down With Chase Elliott Amidst Hendrick Fallout & Jokes He Did More Listening Than Talking
Following the Cup race at Watkins Glen, Hendrick Motorsports staged an intervention between Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott after their clash
“Not Proud” Kyle Larson Advises Angry Hendrick Teammate Chase Elliott Against Retribution: “There’s More Than Just Me to Worry About”
Recently, Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson spoke about his late-race move on teammate Chase Elliott and was very apologetic about it.
AJ Allmendinger Doesn’t Give a “Cr*p” About “Most Badass Driver on the Planet” Kyle Larson’s Feud With Hendrick Teammate Chase Elliott
Speaking after the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen, AJ Allmendinger spoke about the Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott tussle happening ahead of him.
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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) |
