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NASCAR News: NASCAR Makes Massive Road Course Change on Stages, and Fans Are Furious
NASCAR is backtracking on last year's decision. Whereas fans were all smiles in 2023, this latest change has the die-hards up in arms.
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SRX series is already doing everything to keep its audience engaged. Having a similar format, can IROC make a name for itself after 18 years?
Fans Demand the Iceman’s NASCAR Return as Trackhouse Racing Pen Heartfelt Message to 2007 F1 Champ
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Ryan Blaney Reveals Bittersweet Reality Behind Championship Win, Praises Jimmie Johnson?s Wholesome Persona
Ryan Blaney reflected on the mixed feelings that accompanied his championship win, lauding Jimmie Johnson's exemplary and honest personality.
NASCAR Community Rallies Behind Chase Elliott in Defense as NBC Reveals His Embarrassment
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2023 Cup Series Season Track Report: Chicago Dominates; Short Tracks & Road Courses Fail; Chaotic Speedways Don?t Disappoint
With 38 races, 5 diverse track types, from superspeedway giants to road action, the NASCAR fans have voiced their love and disdain for these iconic tracks.
Speedway Motorsports Insider Lays Bare the ?Biggest Challenge? They Had to Overcome to Include Roval in NASCAR Cup Schedule
Ryan Blaney reflected on the mixed feelings that accompanied his championship win, lauding Jimmie Johnson's exemplary and honest personality.
Drama Rises in NASCAR?s Second Division As Only Dale Earnhardt Jr?s Wildcard Sits Pretty Before Martinsville
Ryan Blaney reflected on the mixed feelings that accompanied his championship win, lauding Jimmie Johnson's exemplary and honest personality.
An Unapologetic Kyle Petty Calls Out Chase Elliott?s ?Abysmal? Run, Disses Rick Hendrick?s Championship Ambitions
Ryan Blaney reflected on the mixed feelings that accompanied his championship win, lauding Jimmie Johnson's exemplary and honest personality.
Sam Mayer?s Completion of NASCAR?s Passage Rites Cuts Short Toyota?s Championship Chase
Ryan Blaney reflected on the mixed feelings that accompanied his championship win, lauding Jimmie Johnson's exemplary and honest personality.
?One Thing That Pisses Me Off?- Dale Earnhardt Jr Exposes Frustrating Aspects of 2024 NASCAR Cup Schedule
Ryan Blaney reflected on the mixed feelings that accompanied his championship win, lauding Jimmie Johnson's exemplary and honest personality.
Despite Tony Stewart?s Constant Absence, Riley Herbst Drags Stewart-Haas Racing to New Milestone at Las Vegas
Ryan Blaney reflected on the mixed feelings that accompanied his championship win, lauding Jimmie Johnson's exemplary and honest personality.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Edging Closer to Joe Gibbs?s Throne With Another Dominant Display by Drivers
Ryan Blaney reflected on the mixed feelings that accompanied his championship win, lauding Jimmie Johnson's exemplary and honest personality.
Martin Truex Jr?s Safety Net Keeping Championship Hopes Alive Despite Horrendous Form Could Force NASCAR?s Hand
Ryan Blaney reflected on the mixed feelings that accompanied his championship win, lauding Jimmie Johnson's exemplary and honest personality.
Joe Gibbs Needs Martin Truex Jr?s Las Vegas Redemption to Establish Domination Over Rick Hendrick in Playoffs Round of 4
The fate of the Championship 4 contenders may hinge on the regular season champ, given he regains his footing as we head to Las Vegas.
After Exposing ?Corporate? NASCAR?s Obsession, Kenny Wallace Applauds Dale Jr for Hiring Denny Hamlin
The fate of the Championship 4 contenders may hinge on the regular season champ, given he regains his footing as we head to Las Vegas.
Should NASCAR Continue Running on Road Courses or Limit Itself to Oval Layouts?
Surprisingly enough, for a sport well-known for oval racing, NASCAR has a history with road courses, but should it continue in the future?
?That Is Such Baloney? ? Denny Hamlin Debunks NASCAR Senior VPs False Assurances About Unsettling Playoff Format
The fate of the Championship 4 contenders may hinge on the regular season champ, given he regains his footing as we head to Las Vegas.
?Get Rid of the Roval BS?: NASCAR?s Ignorant Charlotte Decision Triggers Massive Uproar in Stock Car Community
The fate of the Championship 4 contenders may hinge on the regular season champ, given he regains his footing as we head to Las Vegas.
From Rivals to Comrades: Chase Elliott Joins Denny Hamlin in Brutal Tirade Against NASCAR: ?They Don?t Ask My Opinion?
The fate of the Championship 4 contenders may hinge on the regular season champ, given he regains his footing as we head to Las Vegas.
Joe Gibbs? Reigning Champ Drops Shocking 2-Word Confession on Roval Return; Fans Stand in Agreement
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How Charlotte Roval Could Unsettle NASCAR Playoffs Dynamic Amid Looming Desperation to Survive
Kyle Busch and Bubba Wallace's championship hopes hang by a thread as we explore the 2023 Charlotte Roval outcome and potential contenders for victory.
After $250,000 Fine for Cheating, NASCAR Publically Ousts Tony Stewart?s Team for Kevin Harvick Disgrace
The fate of the Championship 4 contenders may hinge on the regular season champ, given he regains his footing as we head to Las Vegas.
Ford?s Biggest Surprise Pulls Another Rabbit Out of the Bag as Tony Stewart’s Xfinity Recruit Outperforms
The fate of the Championship 4 contenders may hinge on the regular season champ, given he regains his footing as we head to Las Vegas.
Sarcastic Denny Hamlin Mocks ?Silly? Leadership for Turning NASCAR into ?Game of Chance? Amid Massive Schedule Overhaul
The fate of the Championship 4 contenders may hinge on the regular season champ, given he regains his footing as we head to Las Vegas.
Unconvinced Dale Jarrett Boots Rick Hendrick?s Golden Boy As He Uncharacteristically Sides With Front Row Motorsports
The fate of the Championship 4 contenders may hinge on the regular season champ, given he regains his footing as we head to Las Vegas.
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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 Fran?ois 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) |