Watkins Glen is up next- a racetrack that redeems people. In last year’s September race, Chris Buescher was riding a 37-race winless streak, dating back to the 2023 regular season finale victory in Daytona. Even amidst the pressure, the RFK Racing driver did the unthinkable and toppled road racing god Shane van Gisbergen on the final lap to win at the 2.45-mile track. 24 years earlier, another NASCAR Cup Series driver also redeemed himself.

After three straight races on ovals, Watkins Glen is up as the fifth road course event this season. Drivers are taking notes from Shane van Gisbergen’s three-peat streak this year to excel at this event. At the same time, they are also remembering a thoroughly unexpected victory by Steve Park back in 2000.

When Watkins Glen produced a shock winner

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