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Reuters
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
Ryan Blaney upsets Shane van Gisbergen for Watkins Glen pole
August 9 - WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Ryan Blaney claimed his second Busch Light Pole Award of the season Saturday afternoon at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International -- his second of the season, 15th of his career and second-ever on a road course. For the first time in his NASCAR Cup Series championship career, Blaney will lead the field to green in Sunday's Go Bowling at The Glen. It was a dramatic effort for the driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford Mustang, knocking the reigning road course master, Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen, from the top spot on the speed chart by a slight .33 seconds with a lap of 122.568 mph around the historic 2.45-mile road course in scenic upstate New York. It was a markedly different day for the 31-year old North Carolinian Blaney, who endured a disappointing showing here a year ago when a poor qualifying effort left him in a vulnerable position. He was ultimately eliminated from the race on the opening lap. Blaney acknowledged that beating the road-racing ace van Gisbergen on Sunday will be another story. "Ninety laps is going to be a little harder to beat him tomorrow, but gotta start somewhere,'' the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion said with a smile. "It's more neat for me because we had an absolutely abysmal weekend here last year. ... We've worked really hard on where we need to get better here, where I need to do a better job. How can we improve our race cars. So it was like a big dual effort. "Just proud of their dedication to get better at this place and improving the car from last year and I tried to work on a lot of things. I consider myself a pretty average road course racer and I've worked really hard on trying to get better, where can I improve my driving skills and styles and compete a little bit more at these places and it's neat when that all comes together. "I try to take these things one day at a time. Tomorrow is a whole different task but it's nice to have done our job really well today and now about focusing on trying to make 90 good laps tomorrow.'' It is the 150th NASCAR Cup Series pole for Team Penske, making the storied organization only the fourth team in series history to eclipse that mark. Blaney and van Gisbergen -- who has three road course wins on the season -- will lead the field to the green flag, followed by Joe Gibbs Racing's Chase Briscoe, van Gisbergen's Trackhouse teammate Ross Chastain, and Richard Childress Racing's Kyle Busch, who for much of the qualifying session looked to have had a front row start. "That's not bad,'' said a smiling Busch, who won from pole position at Watkins Glen in 2008. "Great job by everyone on this Chevrolet,'' he added. "Feels good to have a good solid effort like that right now.'' Defending Watkins Glen race winner Chris Buescher, of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, will roll off 12th in the No. 17 RFK Ford. He holds the 16th and final points position among the 16 drivers currently aiming for the Playoffs with three regular season races remaining. His teammate Ryan Preece sits just 23 points behind him in the standings and will start 17th. Their team co-owner Brad Keselowski, who also needs a victory in one of the remaining three regular-season races will start 16th. Keselowski has back-up drivers on standby for the next three weeks as his wife Paige is due to give birth to their fourth child. Road course ace Joey Hand is at Watkins Glen. Championship points leader William Byron -- the 2023 Watkins Glen winner -- will roll off 10th. His teammate Chase Elliott, a two-time Watkins Glen winner who is 18 points behind Byron with three regular season races remaining, will start 20th. --By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service, Special to Field Level Media
Fox News
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
2025 NASCAR Watkins Glen qualifying: Order for Go Bowling at The Glen
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Watkins Glen, New York for Go Bowling at The Glen. Catch the race on Sunday on USA at 2 p.m. ET. Qualifying starts Saturday on USA. Check out the 2025 NASCAR Watkins Glen qualifying order below.
Fox News
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
How to watch 2025 NASCAR Watkins Glen: Go Bowling at The Glen schedule, start time, TV channel
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Watkins Glen International for the 2025 Go Bowling at The Glen on August 10, 2025. This 2.45-mile permanent road course at the southern tip of Seneca Lake features 11 challenging turns, significant elevation changes and a fast, flowing layout that rewards precision and smooth throttle application. Here's what you need to know about the race, how to watch, and more. Go Bowling at The Glen is scheduled for Sunday, August 10th at 2 p.m. ET. Go Bowling at The Glen will take place at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York. Go Bowling at The Glen will consist of 90 laps across 220.5 miles. The race will be broadcast live on USA. The race will be available for streaming on HBO Max and There are 40 drivers entered into Go Bowling at The Glen. Qualifying starts on Friday, 8/8.
Associated Press
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Byron secures first win since Daytona 500 and F1's McLaren duo collect another 1-2 finish
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Go Bowling at The Glen Site: Watkins Glen, New York. Track: Watkins Glen International. Race distance: 90 laps, 220.5 miles. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 12:05 p.m., qualifying, 1:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 2 p.m. (USA). Last year: Chris Buescher passed Shane van Gisbergen in overtime, earning him his first win of the season. Last race: William Byron utilized a fuel-saving strategy to secure his second victory of the season and first since Daytona 500. Next race: August 16, Richmond, Virginia. Online: NASCAR XFINITY SERIES Mission 200 At The Glen Site: Watkins Glen, New York. Track: Watkins Glen International. Race distance: 82 laps, 200.9 miles. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 9:30 a.m., qualifying, 10:35 a.m., race, 3 p.m. (CW). Last year: While leading a race-high 45 laps, pole-sitter Connor Zilisch became the seventh driver in series history to win their debut race. Last race: Sam Mayer earned his first Xfinity win of the season and second consecutive victory at the Iowa Speedway. Next race: August 22, Daytona Beach, Florida. Online: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race at Watkins Glen Site: Watkins Glen, New York. Track: Watkins Glen International. Race distance: 72 laps, 176.4 miles. Schedule: Friday, practice, 11:35 a.m., qualifying, 12:40 p.m., race, 5 p.m. (FS1) Last year: The last race at Watkins Glen took place in 2021 and was cut short by lightning, with Austin Hill taking the win. Last race: Layne Riggs dominated in Indianapolis, leading 160 of the 200 laps and beating a second-place Corey Day by nearly two seconds. Next race: August 15, Richmond, Virginia. Online: FORMULA ONE Last race: Lando Norris held off a late surge from Oscar Piastri in Budapest, narrowly beating his teammate and further solidifying his place atop the standings. Next race: August 31, Zandvoort, Netherlands. Online: INDYCAR Grand Prix of Portland Site: Portland, Oregon. Track: Portland International Raceway. Race distance: 110 laps, 216.04 miles. Schedule: Friday, practice, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, practice, noon, qualifying, 2:30 p.m., final practice, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (FOX). Last year: Will Power locked up his 44th career victory while beating a second place Alex Palou by over nine seconds. Last race: Pole-sitter Alex Palou continues to dominate the standings after leading 85 of 95 laps and securing his second consecutive win at the Java House Grand Prix. Next race: August 24, West Allis, Wisconsin. Online: NHRA DRAG RACING Next race: August 17, Brainerd, Minnesota. Online: WORLD OF OUTLAWS NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's Next race: August 13 - 19. Online: _____ AP auto racing:
