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Said Martin Truex Jr. of the racing in the final laps: “It’s ridiculous.”
The top five finishers were not playoff drivers Sunday.
Sunday’s event was the middle race in the opening round of the playoffs.
Chris Buescher got by Shane van Gisbergen to score his first win of the season.
Kyle Larson looks to give Hendrick Motorsports its sixth consecutive win at Watkins Glen.
Those at or near the cutline struggled in qualifying at Watkins Glen, putting more pressure on them in Sunday’s race.
The 18-year-old becomes the second-youngest winner in series history.
Only five playoff drivers will start in the top 10 in Sunday’s race.
Cup teams will have an extended practice session.
USA Network has the coverage of the middle race in the opening round of the Cup playoffs.
Shane van Gisbergen goes for his fourth consecutive road course win in the series.
The 18-year-old makes his Xfinity Series debut Saturday at Watkins Glen on USA Network.
Parker Kligerman is vying for a playoff spot in the Xfinity Series with two races left in the regular season.
Watkins Glen hosts the middle race in the opening round of the Cup playoffs Sunday on USA Network.
Hendrick Motorsports seeks its sixth consecutive Cup win at Watkins Glen this weekend.
Kyle Larson will attempt to run in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in 2025 after weather thwarted the attempt this year.
Two new drivers join this week’s top 10.
Team Penske dominated but others are in a more perilous position heading to Watkins Glen.
With a round full of unknowns, finishing well at Atlanta was a key step toward advancing to the next round for some.
Joey Logano advances to the second round of the playoff with his victory.
Joey Logano scored his second victory of the season.
Joey Logano moves on a year after he was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe eliminated before the end of stage 1 of the opening race of the Cup playoffs.
Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Martin Truex Jr., Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin will start at the rear of the field Sunday after similar issues.
