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Shane van Gisbergen Extends Road-Course Mastery with Fourth Straight Win at Watkins Glen

Cementing his road-course dominance, the win reshuffles playoff standings with only two races remaining

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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.
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Overview

  • Shane van Gisbergen set a Cup Series record with his fourth consecutive road-course victory by leading 38 of 90 laps to win the Go Bowling at The Glen by 11.116 seconds.
  • Ryan Blaney claimed the Busch Light Pole Award with a 122.568 mph lap, delivering Team Penske’s 150th Cup Series pole position.
  • The 90-lap race featured only three cautions and five on-track incidents, underscoring the importance of timely pit strategies.
  • William Byron’s fourth-place finish extended his regular-season points lead, while Christopher Bell’s runner-up run added momentum to his playoff bid.
  • Teams now turn to Saturday’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway as they finalize their positions with two races left before the playoffs.