The NASCAR community was rocked on Sunday after reports emerged that nine Cup Series teams have jointly filed a lawsuit demanding that driver Bubba Wallace be permanently banned from the sport.
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Bad news for the competition: Shane van Gisbergen is on a road course tear, and he’s not slowing down.
The NASCAR world is buzzing after Shane van Gisbergen stirred up controversy with comments aimed at Ryan Blaney’s victory at Watkins Glen.
Shane van Gisbergen is making NASCAR’s road courses look like his personal playground. On Sunday, the New Zealand native delivered another masterclass, claiming victory in the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.
With just three laps to go, the tension was electric. The roar of the crowd matched the rumble of the engines as Christopher Bell closed the gap on Chris Buescher in a nail-biting fight for second place. What was once a comfortable margin for Buescher evaporated in a matter of turns, setting the stage for a dramatic “Battle of the Chris’s.”
Connor Zilisch Injured After Watkins Glen Xfinity Win
Connor Zilisch captured his sixth victory of the Xfinity Series season at Watkins Glen International, but his post-race celebration took an unexpected turn. Moments after climbing from his car, Zilisch lost his balance, fell to the asphalt, and struck his head.
Track personnel quickly responded, placing him on a stretcher and transporting him first to the ambulance, then to the circuit’s intensive care center for evaluation.
Zilisch had been scheduled to compete in his fourth NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Watkins Glen, NBC reported. However, the injury will force him to sit out the event.
Fortunately, the 17-year-old driver is in stable condition, with medical staff confirming he sustained only a broken collarbone and no serious head injury.
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By the way, the NASCAR Cup might abandon Iowa Speedway in the 2026 season. There are rumors to that effect.
The Indy race at this track might gain a new lease on life.
The public should realize that the NASCAR Cup is done for and start supporting Indy again.
Veteran motorsports broadcaster John Kernan is drawing backlash after making pointed comments about fellow commentator Leigh Diffey — specifically targeting Diffey’s Australian accent.
There’s a wave of relief across the racing community today, as the Friesen family has shared excellent news regarding Stewart Friesen’s condition following a serious accident. Late last night, Stewart underwent a multi-hour surgery to treat both an open-book pelvis fracture and a compound fracture in his right leg — and the procedure was a success.
The action intensified during the latest ARCA Menards Series event as the second caution of the race was brought out following an incident involving the No. 15 car driven by Wright. The car suffered significant right-rear (RR) damage, including a downed RR wheel, forcing officials to wave the yellow flag and slow the field.