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Road Course

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sports5 months ago

Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Watkins Glen with Fourth Consecutive NASCAR Road Course Victory

Shane van Gisbergen won his fourth consecutive NASCAR Cup Series road-course race at Watkins Glen, dominating the event and extending his streak to four wins this season on road courses. Christopher Bell finished second, with Chris Buescher third, as Kyle Larson faced early issues and finished last. The next race is at Richmond Raceway, with the playoffs approaching.

sports6 months ago

Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Sonoma to Extend Win Streak

Shane van Gisbergen won his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series road course race at Sonoma, tying the season's win record with top drivers like Larson and Hamlin, despite struggling on ovals and being unlikely to make the playoffs. His dominance on road courses highlights his exceptional skill in that discipline, even if his overall season performance remains modest.

sports6 months ago

NASCAR Sonoma Weekend Preview: Paint Schemes, Schedule, and Key Insights

The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma features a mix of good and bad news for various teams and drivers, with notable highlights including Shane van Gisbergen's pursuit of a third consecutive road course victory, Tyler Reddick's milestone 200th start, and Kyle Busch's strong performance on road courses. Challenges include recent poor finishes for drivers like Bubba Wallace and William Byron, and teams like Hendrick Motorsports and Trackhouse Racing facing struggles in lap leadership and consistency. The race promises to be competitive with several drivers aiming for crucial points and potential playoff implications.

sports6 months ago

Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Chicago Races with Multiple Wins and Pole

Shane van Gisbergen, the dominant driver on the Chicago Street Course, is favored to win again after securing pole position, with recent strong performances and momentum. The race features a challenging, slick street circuit with unpredictable weather, making track position crucial. Notable contenders include Michael McDowell, and the race is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, broadcast on TNT Sports/truTV and other platforms.

sports6 months ago

Lime Rock Park Hosts First NASCAR Truck Series Race

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is debuting at Lime Rock Park, a scenic and challenging 1.478-mile road course in Connecticut, marking its first visit to the track and the first NASCAR national series race there since 1970. The race, scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, features a unique, short, undulating layout with seven turns, and adds an element of unpredictability to the playoff picture with only four races remaining before the postseason. The event also introduces six drivers making their first Truck Series start, all with notable road-course experience, and highlights the track's revitalization and rich racing history.

sports1 year ago

"NASCAR Drama: Kyle Busch Confronts Christopher Bell After COTA Race"

After a tense road race at COTA, NASCAR saw pit-road confrontations, expletives, and a notable performance by Bubba Wallace. Kyle Busch and Christopher Bell's clash took center stage, with Bell narrowly missing out on victory. Meanwhile, Chase Elliott expressed frustration with NASCAR and its penalties. The article also includes fan feedback on the recent Bristol race and a lighthearted mailbag segment.

sports1 year ago

"IndyCar's Testing Bonanza and Contract Negotiations Heat Up"

IndyCar teams are gearing up for an open test at The Thermal Club's road course, with ample track time and seven sets of tires available for nine hours of testing. Chip Ganassi Racing plans to utilize the time differently for its experienced and rookie drivers, focusing on refining setups and making bigger changes for less experienced drivers. The upcoming $1 Million Challenge race at Thermal will require teams to perfect their cars specifically for this track, with the potential to apply some learnings to other circuits on the calendar.

sports1 year ago

"NASCAR Cup Teams Face High Stakes at COTA: Odds, Analysis, and Driver Reactions"

NASCAR teams are gearing up for the upcoming race at Circuit of the Americas, with some facing good news and bad news. Hendrick Motorsports has positive momentum with strong road course performances from William Byron and Alex Bowman, while Joe Gibbs Racing is riding high after recent wins. However, some teams, like JTG Daugherty Racing and Wood Brothers Racing, are facing challenges with limited success on road courses. Overall, the upcoming race at COTA promises to be an exciting and unpredictable event.

sports2 years ago

Elliott Secures Impressive Third-Place Starting Position in Indianapolis

Chase Elliott secured the third-place starting position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Elliott has been impressive on road courses this season, with two top-five finishes in two races. He aims to earn his eighth career road course win and tie Tony Stewart for second on the all-time road course wins list. Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman also qualified well, with Larson starting sixth and Bowman starting ninth. William Byron faced penalties and will start 39th.