Shane van Gisbergen secures Watkins Glen NASCAR Cup pole
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Updated · Oklahoman.com · May 10
Shane van Gisbergen secures Watkins Glen NASCAR Cup pole
14 articles · Updated · Oklahoman.com · May 10
At Watkins Glen International, Michael McDowell qualified second, Austin Cindric third, and Trackhouse teammates Ross Chastain and Connor Zilisch fourth and fifth.
McDowell's front-row spot is his best career start at Watkins Glen, while Cindric had been fastest in practice before qualifying.
The Go Bowling at The Glen is scheduled for Sunday on the 2.45-mile course over 100 laps and 245 miles, with coverage on FS1.
Can Trackhouse Racing's qualifying dominance overcome its known long-run speed issues to win at The Glen?
How might this race impact rookie Connor Zilisch's predicted run in the new 2026 Chase for the Cup?