For the first time this season, road course ace Shane van Gisbergen will have a chance to defend one of his NASCAR Cup Series victories from last year.
A fast start to 2026 and flawless execution at Texas suggest Elliott is no longer easing back into contention—he’s kicking the door in.
NASCAR TV THIS WEEK (ET)
Friday, May 8 11 a.m., NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Practice and Qualifying at Watkins Glen International, FS2 1:30 p.m., ARCA Menards Series: General Tire 100 at The Glen, FS2 4:30 p.m., NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen, FS1 Saturday, May 9 10:30 a.m., NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Practice and Qualifying at Watkins Glen International, The CW App 1 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: Practice and Qualifying at Watkins Glen International, Prime Video 3:30 p.m., NASCAR Countdown Live, The CW 4 p.m., NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Mission 200 at The Glen, The CW Sunday, May 10 1:30 p.m., NASCAR RaceDay: Watkins Glen, FS1 3 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: Go Bowling at The Glen, FS1
Winner: Chase Elliott Average Speed of Race Winner: 136.315 MPH Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 56 Mins, 17 Secs. Margin of Victory: .407 Seconds Caution Flags: 7 for 40 laps Lead Changes: 23 among 11 drivers Stage 1 Top 10: 43,77,47,54,19,8,16,9,24,11 Stage 2 Top 10: 9,45,6,11,60,7,17,35,77,48 Fastest Lap: #9 lap 176 /28.89
