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Van Gisbergen Pulls Off Comeback Win at Watkins Glen
Shane van Gisbergen recovered from a 22nd-place start and beat Connor Zilisch by 5.466 seconds for his fourth road-course win.
- On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Trackhouse Racing driver Shane van Gisbergen won the Go Bowling at The Glen NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International, celebrating his 37th birthday by securing his seventh career Cup victory.
- Van Gisbergen erased a 29-second deficit during the race, maneuvering through the field after his final pit stop while claiming he "just carved everyone up" to regain the lead.
- Finishing 7.29 seconds ahead of runner-up Michael McDowell, Van Gisbergen secured the win during a late-race charge, while Ty Gibbs and Connor Zilisch rounded out the top five.
- This victory marks Trackhouse Racing's first win of 2026, bringing the team's career Cup total to 15 victories as they successfully executed their race strategy.
- Watkins Glen International will host the Cup Series race again next year, continuing its role in the season calendar while Van Gisbergen remains a dominant force on road courses.
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NewsdayVan Gisbergen wins again at Watkins Glen as Cup Series gears up for All-Star Race
Shane van Gisbergen dominated for his second straight Watkins Glen victory and seventh career Cup win, while Connor Zilisch used a last-corner pass on Jesse Love for a third consecutive victory there. Kaden Honeycutt earned his first career Truck Series…
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