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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
NASCAR Veteran Believes Only a 'Conspiracy' Can Beat Shane van Gisbergen
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin has stated that only a "conspiracy" can end Shane van Gisbergen's dominance on road and street courses. The statement arrives after van Gisbergen's recent victory at Watkins Glen International. The 36-year-old driver has proven that his performance remains unmatched, as he secured four consecutive race wins in his rookie Cup year, joining Chase Elliott and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon as the only drivers who won four road or street courses in a row. His win at Watkins Glen backs his recent multi-year contract extension with his team, Trackhouse Racing. Given his winning spree, Hamlin noted that van Gisbergen has only failed to win a race when he was taken out by another car as a result of an error. He jokingly stated on his Actions Detrimental podcast that only a conspiracy can prevent van Gisbergen from winning. He said: "There's going to be a race that something happens that's gonna take him out. Like, he got taken out of Chicago. Remember, in the wet somebody made a mistake. Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York"Like, he definitely is able to be vulnerable to someone else making a mistake. He's not going to make it on his own. It's going to be into Turn 1. Somebody ping-pongs into someone else, and it knocks him into Shane after he just pitted. Like, that's what we need. We need a conspiracy." Hamlin also took aim at NASCAR in the podcast for making "horrible" business decisions that reportedly backfired, such as reducing the horsepower on the Next Gen car, which has allegedly made overtaking more difficult. He said: "I think that we have a fundamental car problem. It is no doubt a problem. Everyone that has ever driven it has said it's a problem. I believe that the Next Gen car is reaching hate levels of the COT (Car of Tomorrow) with the wing. From fans — I think they're starting to dislike this car as much as the drivers that have to drive it. "We've just steadily progressed our way back and back and back and back and taken horsepower away more and more and more. These are 10th floor decisions and let's just say us drivers are on the third floor. No business is immune to bad decisions. I think that the NASCAR business has made some horrible decisions over the last given amount of time and eventually, it catches up." Hamlin added that NASCAR is going to have to pay for those bad decisions. He said: "You can't just say, 'This is the direction I wanna go.' 'Well, why?' 'Well, this is the direction I wanna go,' and not eventually have to pay for that. You're going to have to pay for your bad decisions at some point. And this could be said for lots of things that have happened in those offices. We'll just see how it goes."
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
The Heartbreak Behind Shane Van Gisbergen's Watkins Glen Win
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. NASCAR driver Shane Van Ginsbergen detailed his father's personal problems over the past year after winning at Watkins Glen. The well-travelled Kiwi captured his fourth win of the season from second place at the start. He won in Mexico, Chicago, and Sonoma this season as well, adding to a successful year with Trackhouse Racing. During the past year, Van Ginsbergen's father, Robert, has not been at the races to celebrate with his son, battling illness and loss in his life. Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates with his father, Robert van Gisbergen, Jessica Dane and his dog, Ronald in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The... Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates with his father, Robert van Gisbergen, Jessica Dane and his dog, Ronald in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York More Photo byRobert suffered the loss of Shane's mother, Karen Wallace, after she fell ill. Additionally, Robert's sister and mother passed away during this period. Luckily, Shane had his father present for his most recent win. "It's been pretty difficult," the NASCAR driver said after his victory on Sunday. "He lost his wife, my mother, and then his sister, and then his mum a month or so ago. "It's been a really rough run for Dad. It's hard to support him when I'm on the other side of the world. That's probably why I'm the most homesick. "Then my sister has moved away as well, so he's kind of by himself all of a sudden. "I try and talk to him every day. To have him here – like he was almost in tears, too – it's really special to share that because we're a long way from home." Robert is expected to join Shane for the remaining regular season stretch at Richmond and Daytona before the playoffs begin. With his father at his side, van Gisbergen hopes for more success with his support system around him. "It's obviously something to dream about winning on an oval, and superspeedways. I've had some pretty good moments there," van Gisbergen added. "Last year, I think Talladega... Kaulig was a smaller team, Dad was on the front row of the pit box, helping with the strategy, or talking with Travis Mack on the strategy. You know, he loves it. "I'd love to have a good result with him the next couple weeks. "He's driving the bus for me with his friend Jason to those races. I'll probably drive to Daytona with them, and it'll be a good time like we used to do." Van Gisbergen will enter the NASCAR playoffs after his success this season, where he will hope to cap off a fantastic season with a championship. For more NASCAR news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Shane van Gisbergen Shares Injury Advice with Connor Zilisch After Fall
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen has shared injury advice with Connor Zilisch, who fell off his car while celebrating his Xfinity Series race win at Watkins Glen International. Zilisch suffered a broken collarbone due to the impact, an injury that van Gisbergen had dealt with after a mountain bike accident in 2021. The sudden and hard nature of Zilisch's fall made headlines during the race weekend. Fortunately, the 19-year-old driver confirmed from the hospital that he was fine. He stated: "Thank you everybody for reaching out today. I'm out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankfully, CT scans for my head are clear, I just have a broken collarbone. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn't any worse." NASCAR's Trackhouse Racing team also confirmed on Saturday that it was withdrawing Zilisch's No. 87 Chevrolet from the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen due to the injury. The statement read: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on... Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York. More"Trackhouse Racing has elected to withdraw the No. 87 Red Bull Chevrolet from tomorrow's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International. We wish Connor a speedy recovery." Trackhouse's star driver Van Gisbergen took his fourth Cup Series win on Sunday, breaking the record for the most wins in a single season by a Cup rookie. One common factor in all his race wins is that all have been secured on either road or street courses. Van Gisbergen won the race by leading for 38 laps and created a significant lead of 11.116 seconds over Christopher Bell, who came second. After the race, he spoke about the injury to his collarbone in 2021, stating that he was in a similar situation to Zilisch. Notably, Zilisch's return date has not been confirmed yet, but with the next weekend being an off-weekend for the Xfinity Series, it could prove advantageous for the young driver. Van Gisbergen said that with the help of good doctors and medication, Zilisch should be able to race fine in the following weekend. He said: "I broke my collarbone in 2021, left side, mine was a bit out by the AC. I did a bit more damage to my shoulder, and then I also had a fake ligament put in. I had a weekend off and raced the next week. Pretty much what he [Zilisch] is going to go through. Once the plate is in there, it's stronger than the bone was. I had a plate put in and then take it out at the end of the year. It is obviously going to be in pain. "My biggest problem was the tightening of the belts. I could really feel the plates through my skin, and it was a horrible feeling. I raced the next week and did pretty well. So, with some good doctors and some good dr*gs, he'll get through the race fine."
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
How to Watch Go Bowling at The Glen: Live Stream NASCAR Cup Series, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Watkins Glen International on Sunday for the Go Bowling at The Glen. Last year, Chris Buescher won this race, marking the first WGI win in the Cup Series for a Ford since 2015. Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Richmond Water Heaters Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling... Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Richmond Water Heaters Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2025, in Watkins Glen, New York. MoreHow to Watch Go Bowling at The Glen Date: Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM EDT Channel: USA Network Stream: Fubo (watch now) The big storyline entering this race is about a driver who won't be racing. Xfinity Series driver Connor Zilisch was set to run this race for Trackhouse, but Zilisch fell from his car after winning Saturday's Xfinity Series race and broke his collarbone. The injury will sideline him on Sunday, with Trackhouse withdrawing the No. 87 car rather than finding a replacement driver. The top driver to watch on Sunday has to be Shane Van Gisbergen, who has won the past three races at road or street tracks, with victories at Mexico City, Chicago, and Sonoma. Christopher Bell won at COTA in March in the other road course race this season. The drivers in this field with Cup Series wins at Watkins Glen are Buescher, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, A.J. Allmendinger, and Kyle Busch. You can live stream all the best racing action from around the world on Fubo, from stock car leagues like NASCAR and ARCA to open-wheel leagues like Formula 1 and IndyCar. Catch all the high-octane excitement by subscribing to Fubo now. Live stream the Go Bowling at The Glen on Fubo: Start watching now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Newsweek
26-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
How to Watch Pennzoil 250: Live Stream NASCAR Xfinity Series, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Connor Zilisch goes for his third consecutive win this season as the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Pennzoil 250. Can the rookie pick up another win? Tune in Saturday to the CW to watch this NASCAR Xfinity Series race. Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo byHow to Watch Pennzoil 250 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM ET Channel: The CW Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) Last weekend at Dover, Zilisch picked up the win while Aric Almirola, Brandon Jones, Justin Allgaier, and Jesse Love rounded out the top five. Allgaier is the current points leader with 730 points, but Zilisch is making a move as he sits second with 674 points despite missing a race due to injury. Sam Mayer is third in points, while RCR teammates Austin Hill and Jesse Love are fourth and fifth. Last year, Riley Herbst won this race. Now racing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, we won't have a repeat winner, though Allgaier, who won this race in 2018, could become only the second Xfinity Series driver to win multiple times here, following Kyle Busch, who has four Xfinity Series wins at the track. Almirola, who races part-time in the series, will be in the No. 19 again this weekend, while former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson will be in the Hendrick Motorsports No. 17 car. You can watch racing action from all around the world on Fubo, including NASCAR, ARCA, NHRA, Formula 1, and IndyCar, as well as smaller racing leagues. Subscribe to Fubo now to catch all the high-octane motorsports action. Live stream the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 on Fubo: Start watching now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
