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Who won Watkins Glen Nascar race?
NASCAR results from Watkins Glen Kyle Larson gave Hendrick Motorsports its 11th win in 23 races this season.
Who won the 2020 Watkins Glen race?
Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson went just five races between wins. He drove back to Victory Lane on Sunday at Watkins Glen International, holding the lead over Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott.
Who is the best NASCAR Driver at Watkins Glen?
NASCAR Driver Averages at Watkins Glen International
| Driver | Best Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Elliott | 1 |
| 2 | Martin Truex Jr. | 2 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 3 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | 1 |
What year did NASCAR return to Watkins Glen?
1986
In 1986, the top NASCAR series returned to Watkins Glen after a long layoff, holding one of only three road races on its schedule (two beginning in 1988), using the 1971 Six Hours course, raced when the new section off the Loop-Chute was not finished in time.
Who won 1986 Watkins Glen?
A 1986 Win at Watkins Glen Was One Shining Moment in BMW’s Racing History. John Andretti and Davy Jones delivered BMW a memorable win at Watkins Glen in 1986. It would be the only IMSA GTP victory for the Bavarian manufacturer.
How many times did Jeff Gordon win Watkins Glen?
The period of 1997 to 2009 at Watkins Glen International belonged to two drivers: Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. During this 13-year stretch, the two NASCAR Hall of Famers combined for nine wins to climb atop the all-time wins list at the New York track with four and five, respectively.
What year did Nascar return to Watkins Glen?
Who has the best average finish at Watkins Glen?
NASCAR Driver Averages at Watkins Glen International
| Driver | Avg Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Elliott | 1.5 |
| 2 | Martin Truex Jr. | 2.5 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 4.0 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | 4.5 |
Who owns Watkins Glen racetrack?
NASCAR
Watkins Glen International
| “The Glen” | |
|---|---|
| Owner | NASCAR |
| Operator | NASCAR |
| Opened | permanent circuit in 1956 |
| Former names | Watkins Glen Grand Prix Circuit (1956–1971) Watkins Glen International Raceway (1972–2000) |
Who won Talladega in 1986?
Bobby Hillin Jr.
Thirty years ago, a 22-year-old youngster from Midland, TX, named Bobby Hillin Jr., stunned the racing world with a win in the 1986 Talladega 500.
Why was Chase Elliott’s car disqualified?
The No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driven by Chase Elliott was disqualified Sunday for having five loose lug nuts in post-race inspection at Nashville Superspeedway. Elliott had driven the car to a 13th-place finish in the Ally 400, NASCAR’s first Cup Series race at the 1.33-mile track in Tennessee.
What was wrong with Chase Elliott car?
Chase Elliott wrecks hard in Darlington practice Watch as Chase Elliott has trouble at Darlington after suffering a flat left-rear tire in practice ahead of Sunday’s Goodyear 400.
How many times did Jeff Gordon win the Coca Cola 600?
During Gordon’s career with Hendrick, he won his first race in 1994 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the Coca-Cola 600, and later became a four-time Cup Series champion.