Shane van Gisbergen secured his fourth victory of the NASCAR season at Watkins Glen International, becoming the third driver to win four consecutive Cup races on road courses. Starting second after losing pole to Ryan Blaney, he took the lead on Lap 25 and maintained a smooth rhythm. Van Gisbergen made his final pit stop with 27 laps left and regained first place on Lap 74, winning by over 11 seconds. His performance solidified Trackhouse Racing's decision to extend his contract. In contrast, Ty Gibbs faced challenges during the race, leading to tension with his team's strategy.
Shane van Gisbergen achieved his fourth victory of the season at Watkins Glen International, matching the record for four consecutive Cup victories on road courses alongside Chase Elliott and Jeff Gordon.
Van Gisbergen started second after failing to secure the pole position, took the lead on Lap 25, and maintained a dominant performance throughout the race, finishing with an 11.116 seconds lead.
After five victories in just 38 NASCAR starts, van Gisbergen's success on road courses places him behind only Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson among active drivers in this category.
Ty Gibbs expressed frustration during the race about handling issues and team strategy, leading to a challenging dynamic with the team's competition director, Chris Gabehart, who encouraged Gibbs to remain focused.
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