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RFK Racing’s Buescher, Preece Prepared to Take on Watkins Glen

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NASCAR Cup Series
Go Bowling at The Glen Media Availability – Watkins Glen International
Saturday, May 9, 2026

Ford Racing drivers Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece stopped by the Watkins Glen International infield media center this morning to talk about tomorrow’s scheduled NASCAR Cup Series race. Returning to the site of his 2024 victory, Buescher enters his 11th career Cup start at Watkins Glen, while Preece marks his sixth start at the track.

CHRIS BUESCHER, No. 17 BuildSubmarines.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse – AS A PAST WINNER, WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL HERE AND UNDER THESE CONDITIONS? “Sorry, I was watching them make laps in the wet. It’s not been raining for ‘how many’ hours now, and there’s a little bit of a dry groove rolling in. It’s so cold. Usually, it would be completely dry all the way around it, and you wouldn’t be chasing the moisture on the straightaways. There is a handful of dry racetrack, and speeds are definitely picking up. I think that the weather looks okay for the rest of our day, where we’ll have a pretty normal practice and qualifying. I’m excited to get on track. This is my favorite road course that we come to. I’ve loved this place for a very long time. I’m excited to be back. We got to come up here the other week, talking about this weekend, and looking forward to it. The weather was kind of like this, and we all kind of joked that surely it would turn around. It hasn’t done it quite yet, but Sunday looks like it’s straightening out pretty decently. I just want to say how thankful we are to all the fans that have come out, and braved the weather and conditions. I’m sure a lot of people parked where they could and not where they wanted to be. I appreciate everyone sticking that out with us, because I think we’re going to have some great racing this weekend. I certainly hope that we don’t have to mess with wet conditions. I don’t really enjoy that. Talking with Brad [Keselowski], we’ve had experiences in wet conditions through the years, and he always brings up Montreal from 2009. I bring up COTA (Circuit of The Americas). Probably the dumbest thing that I’ve ever done in a racecar was run down the backstretch at COTA at 140 – 150 miles-per-hour (mph) with absolutely zero vision… and we drove Crown Vics (Ford Crown Victoria) around Talladega this year at 160 mph. I think that says something. I think this is all my round-about way of saying that I don’t enjoy rain racing, but we are excited to have a little bit of a challenge with the conditions. It’s damp without being wet, and I think that’s the kind of idea we strive for. We’re okay racing in damp conditions and can adapt. But when there’s standing water with a 13/14-inch wide tire –I think the rain tires are even wider – it’s just going to hydroplane. I know everyone has had that happen on the road, and it’s not comfortable. It’s less so with triple-digit speed numbers.”

HOW WILL THE COOLER CONDITIONS AFFECT THE RACING? “We had a tire here last year that had some significant fall-off at the very tail-end of a run. It’s the same tire for this go-around. It was a lot more, but we also have horsepower. Is it enough to offset it? Maybe. I don’t have that answer yet. We’ve wondered if it would just flatline because of the extra power or if the temperature is significant enough to hold long-run speed in the tire for longer. I suspect that might be the case because that is a significant temperature change, especially if the sun isn’t out. If we don’t get the solar radiation from the racetrack, then the track stays that much cooler. You’ll be looking at it not falling off as much, even with the extra horsepower. Nine-hundered horsepower might make it fall off in this cold weather… 1,100? Now, we’re going somewhere…”

IS SHANE VAN GISBERGEN (SVG) STILL THE STANDARD FOR ROAD COURSE RACES IN NASCAR? “SVG has come into the NASCAR world and has instantly shown to be an exceptional talent. Very specifically, we’ve seen it with road races right from the get-go. That’s been a benchmark for the entire garage. There have been a handful of racetracks, and Watkins Glen is one that I feel like everyone has run so much over the years. We’re all closer here. But, we’ve been to new racetracks and we realized that we had some work to do. I’ll stray a bit here… I was probably 13 or 14 years old racing Legends cars. We were traveling a lot outside of Texas because we got comfortable. We could win every week in Texas. We needed to move around, be in front of different people and experience new racetracks. I swear every time zone east that we went to, they were two-tenths faster. It made us realize that we had work to do, and what we thought was good enough, wasn’t. That’s the long-winded way of saying that we still have work to do. Everyone has been studying and playing catch up, and we have put a tremendous amount of work into our road race program. All three teams at RFK being able to dive in, share data on all of us to figure out what works on these racetracks. Watkins Glen is a completely different road course than anywhere else we go to. In the sense that we’ve been able to win a race here, we’ve been able to run really well the last handful of times and cover different strategies which we talk about in-house a little more. If we’re going to have stages being flipped, then we don’t want all three cars on the exact same plan in case there is an untimely caution that either none of us will benefit from or all of us will. Ultimately, you like to cover all your bases. I always feel comfortable coming into Watkins Glen. I’ve been fast here since the first Cup race. We were really decent with Front Row [Motorsports] back then. Crazier things have happened, but finding more neutrals into the Bus Stop did not go well in my inaugural race here. It’s been a good track for us, and we’ll have a legitimate chance to win here with our race cars this weekend.”

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT EXTENDING THIS RACE FROM 90 TO 100 LAPS, AND HOW WILL A LONGER STAGE 2 INFLUENCE STRATEGY? “We went to Talladega with a massive overhaul of stages, and we’ve seen a bunch of different strategies – three, four different strategies play out. It changed that side of the race pretty significantly. While the end product may not have been what we ultimately all wanted, the strategy side of things made everybody think and try something new. Is 10 laps enough in the stages to stir things up here? Maybe. Probably not to that extent, but it will at least encourage everybody to take a step back, look at it, and maybe see some varying strategies from those willing to take chances for what we don’t have data for yet. Maybe that makes some more movement through the field. As long as we come out on the good side of that, I’ll be happy about it.”

RYAN PREECE, No. 60 Mohawk Northeast Inc. Ford Mustang Dark Horse – WHAT’S YOUR REACTION TO THE PENALTY THIS WEEK? “Honestly, I’m a bit surprised. I’m thankful that NASCAR has an appeals process, so I feel like I can be heard and let that process play out.”

WAS THERE A CONVERSATION WITH NASCAR, EXPLAINING ITS POSITION AND YOURS? “I was on my mower, mowing my lawn at about 4:30 p.m. in an area that does not have great signal. I just saw that I had a missed call, so when I made the call back, I found out that I had a penalty. At that point, I’m thankful for RFK, for Chip [Bowers] and everyone there for their support. I’m thankful for having Chris and Brad [Keselowski] as teammates and for them being the great teammates that they are. I’m excited to go through the appeals process. At least I can feel like I can go through it and share my side.”

DID YOU REACH OUT TO TY GIBBS? “There is nothing right now, until after an appeals process.”

WILL YOU BE MORE HESITANT ON THE RADIO MOVING FORWARD IF YOU DO NOT WIN THE APPEAL? “At the beginning of the season, we were encouraged to be ourselves. I’m not going to change being myself, but what I can say is that I’m excited for the appeals process, and I look forward to going through that.”

HOW WILL THE COOLER CONDITIONS AFFECT THE RACING? “I echo Chris in that regard. We might be surprised having that little bit of extra horsepower. It might create a little bit more tire heat, which will make them a little bit more of a handful. I just think there are a lot of unanswered questions at this point. I like the direction for what we’re trying to do – create fall-off. If we can keep creeping up on that to where tire fall-off beats fuel load in the racecar, then you’re going to see a lot more strategy play out. My focus this week, preparing for Watkins Glen, is keeping up with this guy (Buescher), because he’s a road course ringer himself. I’ve enjoyed studying what he does in an RFK car and being what we strive to be. Hopefully, that’s trying to put one of these cars in victory lane this weekend, and make Jack Roush and everyone at the RFK Racing company proud.”

HOW SIGNIFICANT, FINANCIALLY, IS THIS PENALTY TO YOU? “I’m feeling pretty good about the appeals process and not having to deal with that. But, that is a substantial amount of money.”

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT EXTENDING THIS RACE FROM 90 TO 100 LAPS, AND HOW WILL A LONGER STAGE 2 INFLUENCE STRATEGY? “To me, that last stage is longer. It kind of breaks up when you’re pitting and when you’re not pitting. If you look at last year’s race, even at like Lap 85 you started to see people hit this peak and really fall. Having that extra 10 laps is only going to magnify that. If you choose to short pit, try to make time by not having traffic to get clean air, it’s a risk. The risk is that you’ll have to go that much extra on tires and potentially have that peak fall off when it happens. I’m happy because it’s more important to make the tires fall off than fuel. A lot of us pit and can make it on fuel. It’d be nice to start having to pit because the hard tires are going to continue falling off, and we need to come in for a set. I’ve liked the direction that Goodyear has been going in over the past year-and-a-half, hearing us race car drivers. I think the fans see the product there. I feel pretty good about it.”

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM CHRIS BUESCHER TO HELP GUIDE YOU THROUGH ROAD COURSE RACES? “Well, when people kick your butt on road courses, it kind of forces you to be better. I have no problem going to work, thinking I’m not good enough. Actually, I enjoy that. When you look around for road racing, I look at SVG, AJ Allmandinger – I look at Chris. Then we go to intermediates. There are certain drivers that things just suit their styles. My short track racing background suits the road racing style, but from a speed perspective, there’s a lot of things I can do better as a racer, and I continue to try to do better. The goal for me here this weekend is qualifying in the Top-15, Top-10. It’s a big goal, but I feel like we can, which is going to give us options going into the race. Once we get racing, I feel really good about my racecraft and what we do there. I enjoy the challenge. I’m not scared of a challenge. I look forward to Watkins Glen, because this is a racetrack that I haven’t been racing all my life, but I grew up playing it on videogames. So, I feel like I got a lot of laps around here. I’m just trying to be better.”

Rajah Caruth awarded pole position for O’Reilly event at Watkins Glen

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Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Rajah Caruth has been awarded the pole position for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ Mission 200 at The Glen (Watkins Glen International) on Saturday, May 9.

The event’s starting lineup was initially going to be determined through an on-track qualifying session that would split the field of 38 into two-timed qualifying groups, and the competitor who posted the fastest lap between the two groups would be awarded the pole position.

Saturday’s qualifying session was canceled, however, due to rain and the course being hampered by wet conditions. As a result, the lineup was determined through a qualifying metric formula from the NASCAR rulebook. The formula evaluated competitors’ results from the most recent O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event and the current owner’s standings.

This resulted in Caruth being awarded the pole position as his entry, the No. 88 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro entry from JR Motorsports, is coming off a victory last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway despite the entry being piloted by Kyle Larson. The No. 88 entry is ranked in second place in the 2026 owner’s standings.

For Saturday’s main event at The Glen, Caruth will start on the front row for an O’Reilly event for a second time this season. He previously started in second place and on the front row alongside teammate Justin Allgaier at Martinsville Speedway in mid-March after that event was also determined through a qualifying metric formula.

Caruth is currently ranked in 15th place in the 2026 driver’s standings as he is navigating his first full-time O’Reilly season of competition between JR Motorsports’ No. 88 Chevrolet entry and Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 Chevrolet entry. He has made 34 previous starts in the O’Reilly division as he continues the pursuit of his first victory.

Speaking of Allgaier, Caruth will share the front row with the latter. Allgaier, who is leading the O’Reilly standings in both the driver’s and owner’s standings. is coming off a runner-up result from last Saturday’s event at Texas.

Sheldon Creed, rookie Brent Crews (the fastest during Saturday’s practice session) and Sam Mayer will start in the top five, respectively. Parker Retzlaff, Brandon Jones, Jesse Love, Austin Hill and Sammy Smith will start in the top 10, respectively.

With 38 competitors vying for 38 starting spots, all made the main event.

Watkins Glen – Starting lineup:

  1. Rajah Caruth
  2. Justin Allgaier
  3. Sheldon Creed
  4. Brent Crews
  5. Sam Mayer
  6. Parker Retzlaff
  7. Brandon Jones
  8. Jesse Love
  9. Austin Hill
  10. Sammy Smith
  11. Jeremy Clements
  12. Shane van Gisbergen
  13. Ryan Sieg
  14. William Sawalich
  15. Anthony Alfredo
  16. Dean Thompson
  17. Connor Zilisch
  18. Brennan Poole
  19. Patrick Staropoli
  20. Lavar Scott
  21. Alex Guenette
  22. Harrison Burton
  23. Jeb Burton
  24. Blaine Perkins
  25. Taylor Gray
  26. Josh Bilicki
  27. Corey Day
  28. Ryan Ellis
  29. Ross Chastain
  30. Alex Labbe
  31. Derek White
  32. Glen Reen
  33. Kyle Sieg
  34. Carson Kvapil
  35. Austin Green
  36. Will Rodgers
  37. Matt Wilson
  38. Preston Pardus

The 2026 Mission 200 at The Glen is scheduled to occur on Saturday, May 9, and air at 4 p.m. ET on the CW Network, MRN Radio and SiriusXM.

Alex Palou wins pole for 2026 Sonsio Grand Prix on IMS Road Course

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Photo by Chris Owens (Penske Entertainment).

INDIANAPOLIS – Alex Palou remains undefeated leading up to this year’s Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Road Course as he secured the NTT P1 Award for the event on Saturday, May 9.

The event’s starting lineup was determined through an on-track qualifying session. It was postponed to Saturday after heavy rain canceled the session o Friday, May 8.

The qualifying session was divided into three segments. The first segment split the field of 25 competitors into two groups. Each group had 10 minutes to post a qualifying lap. At the conclusion of the first qualifying session, the six fastest competitors from each group transferred to a second session.

During the first session, Kyle Kirkwood, Scott Dixon, Pato O’Ward, Graham Rahal, Josef Newgarden and Caio Collet transferred to the second round from the first group. Alex Palou, David Malukas, Felix Rosenqvist, Louis Foster, Romain Grosjean and Christian Lundgaard transferred from the second group.

Meanwhile, the following drivers did not transfer to the second round. They included Alexander Rossi, Marcus Ericsson, Santino Ferrucci, Nolan Siegel, Scott McLaughlin, Mick Schumacher, Christian Rasmussen, Marcus Armstrong, Rinus VeeKay, Kyffin Simpson, Sting Ray Robb, Dennis Hauger and Will Powe. These drivers started 13th through 25th, respectively.

The second segment featured the 12 competitors who transferred from the first round. Each driverhad 10 minutes to post a qualifying lap simultaneously. Only the six fastest competitors transferred to the third and final round (“Firestone Fast 6”). During this session, Palou, O’Ward, Lundgaard, Rosenqvist, Foster and Malukas transferred to the Firestone Fast 6 rounds. Rahal, Dixon, Krikwood, Newgarden, Grosjean and Collet did not. The latter six started seventh through 12th, respectively.

The Firestone Fast 6 session featured the final six qualifiers who transferred from the second round with only six minutes to post a qualifying lap simultaneously. The competitor who posted the fastest lap was awarded the pole position. During this session, Palou drove his No. 10 DHL/Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara-Honda entry to a pole-winning lap at 125.886 in 1:09.7487 with seconds remaining in the final session.

With the pole, Palou, the reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion who was the fastest competitor during the event’s two practice sessions on Friday and maintained pace from Friday’s cool, slick conditions to Saturday’s warm conditions, became the first competitor to win the pole position on the IMS Road Course for three consecutive years. He also achieved his second pole of the 2026 INDYCAR season and his first since Barber Motorsports Park in mid-March and the 14th of his career.

With the pole secured, Palou, the current championship points leader, will attempt to become the first-ever competitor to win at the IMS Road Course for a fourth consecutive time as he has won this event over the previous three seasons.

“It’s tough to get the car in good windows like these guys have been doing,” Palou said on FS1. “It’s a lot of work that everybody’s putting behind at Chip Ganassi Racing. Very happy to get that No. 10 [Honda] on the pole once again here. It feels really, really good. The car was amazing. I think not everybody was running on the new alternates [tires]. I know we’re gonna be on a small disadvantage on the race, but still happy that we start on the front row. We’ll see if we can win with that No. 10 [Honda].”

Palou will share the front row with Pato O’Ward, the latter of whom posted the second-fastest lap at 124.906 mph in 1:10.2962 in his No. 5 Arrow McLaren Dallara-Chevrolet entry. O’Ward, who started on the pole at the IMS Road Course in 2021, secured his eighth front row start for the event. Having finished in the runner-up spot to Palou in the Sonsio Grand Prix a year ago, O’Ward will strive for both his first victory in the event and his first of the 2026 season.

Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, David Malukas and Louis Foster, all of whom transferred to the Firestone Fast 6, will start from third to sixth, respectively.

Qualifying position, Best time, Best speed:

  1. Alex Palou, 1:09.7487, 125.886 mph
  2. Pato O’Ward, 1:10.2962, 124.906 mph
  3. Felix Rosenqvist, 1:10.4548, 124.625 mph
  4. Christian Lundgaard, 1:10.4751, 124.589 mph
  5. David Malukas, 1:10.5660, 124.428 mph
  6. Louis Foster, 1:10.9404, 123.772 mph
  7. Graham Rahal, 1:10.4042, 124.714 mph
  8. Scott Dixon, 1:10.4142, 124.696 mph
  9. Kyle Kirkwood, 1:10.4189, 124.688 mph
  10. Josef Newgarden, 1:10.4938, 124.556 mph
  11. Romain Grosjean, 1:10.4981, 124.548 mph
  12. Caio Collet, 1:10.6299, 124.316 mph
  13. Alexander Rossi, 1:10.7736, 124.063 mph
  14. Marcus Ericsson, 1:10.3765, 124.763 mph
  15. Santino Ferrucci, 1:10.8113, 123.997 mph
  16. Nolan Siegel, 1:10.4288, 124.671 mph
  17. Scott McLaughlin, 1:10.8281, 123.968 mph
  18. Mick Schumacher, 1:10.4487, 124.635 mph
  19. Christian Rasmussen, 1:10.8877, 123.864 mph
  20. Marcus Armstrong, 1:10.4742, 124.590 mph
  21. Rinus VeeKay, 1:11.0611, 123.561 mph
  22. Kyffin Simpson, 1:10.4751, 124.589 mph
  23. Sting Ray Robb, 1:11.2029, 123.315 mph
  24. Dennis Hauger, 1:10.5163, 124.516 mph
  25. Will Power, 1:10.5701, 124.421 mph

The 2026 Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course is scheduled to occur on Saturday, May 9, and air at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

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GMG Racing and Kyle Washington Bring Two Championship Battles to Sebring SRO Weekend

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  • Kyle Washington and Tom Sargent Second in GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS Pro-Am Championship Standings in the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo
  • Washington in Early-Season GT America Powered by AWS Title Contention in the Sister No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo

SEBRING, Florida (March 8, 2026) – GMG Racing and longtime team driver Kyle Washington have move to the forefront of two SRO America season championships heading into the third SRO America event of 2026 this weekend at Sebring International Raceway. With a victory in the season-opening GT World Challenge America powered by AWS race at Sonoma in March, and a fourth place finish two weeks ago at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), Washington and third-year co-driver Tom Sargent are second in the Pro-Am division in the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo with 37 points, just six shy of the class leaders.

Additionally, Washington has moved into championship contention for the second straight year in the single-driver GT America powered by AWS sprint race series. He secured his second runner-up finish of the four-race season to date in Sunday’s final 40-minute GT America race at COTA in the sister No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo. Heading into this weekend’s GT America doubleheader at Sebring, Washington is second in the GT America championship with 48 points.

“It’s still early in the season, and we are not going look too far ahead, but the third race weekend of the year is typically when you take your first glance at the points situation,” said GMG Racing Founder and Principal James Sofronas. “It is good to be in the position we and Kyle are in, but it is still one race at a time and really about maximizing our performance in not only every race but every session for the rest of the season. The GMG Racing team is executing at a winning level, and our cars have been the fastest Porsches in both GT World Challenge and GT America this season so far. The drivers and team have another hot and challenging weekend ahead, but they will handle it like they always do and once again deliver top preparation and support for both Kyle and Tom.”

Washington won the weekend’s second GT America race at Sebring last year, a flag-to-flag victory from the pole by 7.591 seconds over current points leader and former GT America series champion Memo Gidley.

“We did well here last year, so a repeat would be nice,” Washington said. “We have big expectations, but you know, I really like this place. It’s rough. It feels like off-road, which I love, but it feels more like I am in my Trophy Truck than a sports car on this track! The team is doing great. With the leadership of our engineer Rudy, Tom directing on what the car needs and all the guys coming all the way over from Europe every couple of weeks and just working their asses off, they are all making it happen. Everyone together just gets us faster and faster.”

Following morning qualifying, Saturday’s first race will be the opening GT America 40-mintue sprint at 3:35 p.m. EDT. The weekend’s featured GT World Challenge America three-hour is a race into twilight from 5 – 8 p.m. EDT. All qualifying and races from Sebring can be viewed live on SRO RaceControl powered by Vbrick, the GTWorld YouTube channel and SRO Motorsports Twitch.

About GMG Racing: Founded in 2001, GMG Racing quickly established itself as North America’s premier performance tuning facility. What began as a small 1,200 sq. ft. shop, maintaining two race cars, has grown into a state-of-the-art performance tuning, racing and service facility relocated last year to The Thermal Club and a 28,000 sq. ft. trackside motorsports facility. The staff, attention to detail and passion are what make GMG the choice of professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. GMG, in its early years, was located directly across the street from Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA). This close proximity allowed GMG to build a strong relationship with the legendary racing brand which has helped the company support its customers to the highest level possible. We have since won several Championships, not only with Porsche, but with Audi, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and McLaren. From club racing to Sebring, Daytona, Spa, Montreal, COTA and The Thermal Club, GMG can take you as far as you want to go. More information can be found at www.gmgracing.com.

2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Recap: Watkins Glen International

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NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE RECAP: WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL

Event: Bully Hill Vineyards 167 at The Glen (72 laps / 167.4 miles)
Round: 8 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Watkins Glen International
Location: Watkins Glen, New York
Date & Time: Friday, May 8 | 4:30 PM ET

No. 4 Circle B Motorsports Auctions Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Shane van Gisbergen | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett

Start: 8th
Stage 1: 29th
Stage 2: 6th

Finish: 3rd
Driver Points: N/A
Owner Points: 31st

  • Key Takeaway: Shane van Gisbergen and the Circle B Motorsports Auctions team fought hard and battled for the win in Watkins Glen. After starting in eighth, van Gisbergen and team flipped the first stage to set up for a good position in stage two. The No. 4 finished the second stage in sixth-place, and worked on a plan to make the most out of the finish. Once he got back into the top-10, van Gisbergen pitted late to take on fresh tires. He narrowly avoided late-race carnage to advance through the field. Thanks to some daring passes on the final restart, van Gisbergen rounded out the podium in third-place.
  • Shane van Gisbergen’s Post-Race Thoughts: “Unfortunately, we didn’t have the speed today but it wasn’t because of lack of effort. Worked on my Chevy all race and got it better, and there at the end was on fresher tires and put myself in some good spots to get up the field. Thanks to Niece Motorsports and Circle B, we gave it a good go and ended up with a pretty good result. I had a lot of fun, thanks to the Niece guys for having me!”

About Circle B Diecast: Circle B Diecast, originally known as Plan B Sales, was founded in 2010 and started as a Lionel die-cast and Chase Authentics apparel wholesale distributor. The Concord, N.C. based company has grown into the largest independent racing collectibles distributor in the United States. Circle B Diecast offers both retail and wholesale customers a vast array of products through their website, www.circlebdiecast.com.

No. 42 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Tyler Reif | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski

Start: 20th
Stage 1: 14th
Stage 2: 9th

Finish: 14th
Driver Points: 27th
Owner Points: 26th

  • Key Takeaway: Tyler Reif and the J.F. Electric team had a strong run going in Watkins Glen and came home with a top-15 finish. Reif qualified in 20th, but had to start from the tail of the field after the team changed the brake pads and rotors on his truck. The rookie made ground and passed several trucks throughout the day, proving his race craft and raw pace. On a late restart, Reif lined up inside the top-10, but sustained heavy damage after picking up contact from other trucks. The No. 42 team made repairs and kept Reif in the hunt despite the damage. He crossed the finish line in 14th-place.
  • Tyler Reif’s Post-Race Thoughts: “We had a bunch of speed today and were really consistent. We had a great long-run truck, but I think we just battled being a little tight in the right-handers. We were super good on the lefts, but just needed to free it up a little more. It kind of sucks having a bunch of veterans racing like rookies almost. It’s definitely unfortunate; I wish we could have kept it clean for one race. We had another top-10 run stripped away from our guys. I’m proud of all the work they did and proud of the speed we had on our J.F. Electric Chevy. We’ll get it soon.”

About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.

No. 44 BLAC / GoKartMania Academy Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andres Perez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers

Start: 22nd
Stage 1: 7th
Stage 2: 5th

Finish: 13th
Driver Points: 15th
Owner Points: 22nd

  • Key Takeaway: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the BLAC / GoKartMania Academy team brought a super fast truck to Watkins Glen. Though he started in 22nd, Pérez de Lara was quick in the race and advanced his position at a rapid pace. The sophomore driver scored much-needed points in both stages. While running inside the top-10 late, the No. 44 Silverado was clipped in an incident which prompted an untimely pit stop. Pérez de Lara recovered at the finish, and came home in 13th-place.
  • Andrés Pérez de Lara’s Post-Race Thoughts: “I’m just frustrated to have another good day go wrong. We were involved another crash that wasn’t our fault yet again. But on the bright side, we had the speed today. I hope we can get some better results on the road courses. We have the pace, but just need to execute. More than anything, we need to have better luck on our side. Thanks to all of the No. 44 guys for their hard work this weekend.”

About BLAC: BLAC is a technology and logistics company specializing in real-time tracking, asset visibility, and intelligent monitoring solutions for transportation, providing also location and condition data in real time for all shipments in the entire supply chain operations. With operations and coverage at an international level, BLAC provides advanced tracking technology designed to help companies reduce risk, improve operational control, and protect high-value cargo through real-time visibility and smart alert systems.

Through its innovative platform and 24/7 monitoring capabilities, BLAC supports businesses across multiple industries with scalable solutions focused on logistics security, transportation efficiency, and asset recovery. With years of experience in GPS tracking, supply chain visibility, and transportation security, BLAC continues to position itself as a trusted technology partner for companies seeking smarter and safer logistics operations.

About GoKartMania: GoKartMania is Mexico’s leading indoor go-kart track, a 100% Mexican company with a global presence. Our karts are of European origin and feature the most precise timing system. At GoKartMania, you’ll find activities for the whole family and a wide variety of race formats and activities.

We’re the ideal place for both beginners and seasoned motorsport enthusiasts. From a fun-filled, adrenaline-fueled afternoon with the family to competing in high-level series and championships, including position races, knockout format, endurance races, and karting clinics. We also offer birthday parties, team building activities, product launches, and much more.

No. 45 Protect Your Melon New York Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Ross Chastain | Crew Chief: Phil Gould

Start: 33rd
Stage 1: 6th
Stage 2: 20th

Finish: 28th
Driver Points: N/A
Owner Points: 6th

  • Key Takeaway: Ross Chastain and the Protect Your Melon team fought for the race win in Watkins Glen, but were unable to see the end of the race. Chastain started from the rear of the field after discovering an electrical issue in qualifying, but it did not take his team long to strategize a way to get to the front of the field. After finishing sixth in stage one, the No. 45 team elected to flip the second stage to gain track position. Chastain took the lead for a total of 17 laps in the final stage and was controlling the race when he was dealt an costly restart violation penalty. While he was working his way through the field, contact from another competitor sent Chastain careening hard into the wall, resulting in a disappointing 28th-place finish.
  • Ross Chastain’s Post-Race Thoughts:

Interviewer: Well Ross, today ends early when you were caught up in a wreck near the back of the pack, but I imagine more of the frustration was on that restart violation.

“Yeah, I haven’t seen a replay, but if they said I went early, then I’m pretty sure I did.”

Interviewer: What is your thought overall on the day and what you were able to do when you had a chance earlier in the race to go for the win?

“Yeah, Phil Gould and our Protect Your Melon Chevy, we definitely went aggressive on the strategy and we needed those cautions that we got. We found a grounding issue with a lack of a crimp on a wire earlier in qualifying, but it was an incredible effort by Niece Motorsports to bring a couple new trucks here to the track for a couple of us drivers. I just mis-executed. I mean, I completely failed on that restart by going early. I crossed the line and went on the wrong line, clearly. That hurts, and then to double down, I tear it up back for 20th. Very humbling day here.”

About The New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee: The New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) coordinates traffic safety activities in the state and shares useful, timely information about traffic safety and the state’s highway safety grant program.

The Committee is comprised of thirteen agencies who have missions related to transportation and safety. The GTSC is chaired by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles and acts as the state’s official liaison with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2016. The team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra, and was founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a full-service race vehicle build shop as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.

How Consulting a Foreclosure Avoidance Specialist Ventura County Can Save Your Home

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Homeowners facing the daunting prospect of foreclosure often find themselves overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. In Ventura County, the complexities of navigating foreclosure processes necessitate expert guidance. Consulting a Foreclosure Avoidance Specialist Ventura County provides not just peace of mind, but actionable strategies to protect your home. This article delves into the pivotal role these specialists play, the tailored solutions they offer, and the critical steps homeowners must take when foreclosure looms.

Consulting a Foreclosure Avoidance Specialist in Ventura County

Foreclosure Avoidance Specialists in Ventura County possess unique expertise tailored to the local real estate market and regulatory landscape. These professionals utilize tools like Foreclosure Avoidance Specialist Ventura County to analyze the specific circumstances surrounding each case. By leveraging techniques such as Root Cause Analysis, they can identify underlying issues contributing to the risk of foreclosure. According to recent data, engaging a specialist can increase the likelihood of a successful resolution by up to 50% compared to tackling the issue independently.

A key advantage of consulting such a specialist is their ability to navigate the intricate web of legal and financial regulations unique to Ventura County. Homeowners often face challenges in understanding the nuances of Regulatory Compliance Auditing and how these impact their rights and obligations. Specialists are adept at breaking down these complexities and guiding homeowners through the necessary steps to ensure compliance and protection.

Moreover, these experts employ tools such as Stakeholder Mapping to identify and engage with relevant parties, ensuring a comprehensive approach to resolving foreclosure threats. This strategic engagement can be critical in negotiating favorable terms with lenders and other stakeholders involved in the foreclosure process.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Understanding the Role of a Foreclosure Avoidance Specialist

Foreclosure Avoidance Specialists serve as a lifeline for homeowners by providing expert guidance and support. Their role encompasses a wide range of services, from conducting a thorough Business Process Reengineering of financial management strategies to implementing Lean Six Sigma Green Belt methodologies to streamline processes. These efforts are crucial in identifying inefficiencies and optimizing resources to prevent foreclosure.

One of the core functions of these specialists is to develop a Risk Mitigation Strategy tailored to the homeowner’s specific situation. By employing tools such as Kanban Board and Gantt Chart Scheduling, they can effectively prioritize tasks and deadlines, ensuring timely action is taken to address the foreclosure risks. This structured approach not only alleviates immediate threats but also lays the groundwork for long-term financial stability.

Additionally, specialists play a critical role in conducting Quality Assurance Metrics to assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies. This ongoing evaluation helps in refining approaches and ensuring that the homeowner’s objectives are being met, providing continuous support throughout the foreclosure avoidance process.

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How Specialists Can Provide Customized Solutions for Homeowners

Customizing solutions to meet the unique needs of each homeowner is a hallmark of the services offered by a Foreclosure Avoidance Specialist. By employing techniques such as Agile Backlog Grooming, specialists ensure that each homeowner’s specific circumstances are prioritized and addressed in a timely manner. This methodical approach allows for the efficient allocation of resources and efforts to areas that will have the most significant impact on foreclosure prevention.

Specialists often utilize Affinity Diagramming to categorize and analyze various aspects of the homeowner’s financial situation, identifying patterns and potential areas for improvement. This process helps in crafting bespoke solutions that align with the homeowner’s financial goals and constraints. Furthermore, the use of ECRS Methodology allows for the elimination of unnecessary steps, creating a streamlined path to foreclosure avoidance.

In Ventura County, the kitting process is often employed to bundle various financial products and services that can aid in foreclosure prevention. This comprehensive approach ensures that homeowners have access to a wide array of tools and resources, tailored to their specific needs, enhancing their ability to overcome financial challenges and retain their homes.

Steps to Take When Facing Foreclosure in Ventura County

When foreclosure seems imminent, taking prompt and informed action is crucial. Homeowners should start by conducting a thorough review of their financial situation, employing tools such as Value Stream Mapping to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Engaging with a Foreclosure Avoidance Specialist early in the process can provide invaluable guidance and support.

Specialists can assist in the preparation of a comprehensive action plan, leveraging Scrum Master Certification techniques to ensure that tasks are prioritized and executed effectively. This plan should include strategies for negotiating with lenders, understanding potential loan modification options, and exploring alternative financing solutions.

Finally, maintaining open lines of communication with all relevant stakeholders is essential. Regular updates and progress checks, facilitated by effective Gantt Chart Scheduling, can ensure that the foreclosure avoidance strategy remains on track and that all parties are aligned in their efforts to resolve the situation.

Conclusion

Consulting a Foreclosure Avoidance Specialist in Ventura County offers homeowners a strategic advantage in safeguarding their homes. These experts provide tailored solutions, leveraging advanced methodologies and tools to address unique challenges. By taking proactive steps and engaging with specialists, homeowners can navigate the complexities of foreclosure with confidence, securing their financial future and preserving their home.

How to claim funds from the Google Android data settlement

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This most recent $135 million Google Android cellular data lawsuit highlights a substantial issue with data concealed in the background. For instance, an entire realm of cellular data consumers never asked to use it, yet they pay for it. Google admitted no wrongdoing in the class-action settlement of these allegations, asserting that Android sent data via carrier networks with user knowledge. A clear guide to consumers on how to get their share of the settlement fund.

Eligibility and Claim Process

Everyone who is or has been eligible for compensation, help, or assistance needs to get it, so it is best to know whether you qualify and how to claim it.

Who Qualifies for Payouts?

To be eligible, users must meet certain criteria. This requires that consumers have used an Android mobile device with a cellular data plan since at least November 12, 2017. This particular fund is not available to anyone who is participating in another lawsuit, such as Csupo v. Google LLC. There are an estimated 100 million class members nationwide.

Step-by-Step Claim Guide

Consumers must act before the 9 May 2026 deadline. The process requires a few simple steps:

  • Visit the official settlement website at federalcellularclassaction.com.
  • Select a preferred electronic payment method on the payment election page.
  • Submit the form without needing any proof of purchase or past cellular bills.
  • Wait for the final approval hearing scheduled for June 23, 2026.

The Impact of Data Privacy Settlements

A weaning process for tech. To avoid hefty fines, technos can be forced to change certain operational behaviors. Under this particular settlement, Google is required to revise its Google Play Terms of Service. Disable Certain Default Background Data Settings During Device Setup. The company should also include a few default settings that prevent background data usage out of the box when users set up their devices. These actions set a stronger precedent for consumers who need to enforce their data protection rights in the future.

You are trained on data to make sense of these complex events as legal professionals and privacy advocates, using a content strategy that treats your topics multiple stories. Analysts construct linked narratives by exploring perspectives on the Google settlement from legal, financial, and technological aspects. Such a technique empowers the public to understand how a single illegal data transfer affects international privacy norms. Improved hygiene among consumers in the digital sphere and Stronger accountability rules for enterprises.

Data Statistics on Privacy Settlements

The biggest technology companies often find themselves sued over how data is handled and consumer privacy. The following table summarizes recent noteworthy settlements in privacy and data-breach matters.

CompanySettlement AmountAffected UsersCore Legal Issue
Google (Android Data)$135 Million~100 MillionUnauthorized cellular data usage
Meta (Facebook)$725 Million~250 MillionUnauthorized data sharing
Google (Location)$391.5 MillionMillionsLocation tracking after opt-out
T-Mobile$350 Million~76.6 MillionCyberattack and data breach

Best Practices for Protecting Mobile Data

Consumers must take active steps to manage smartphone data permissions. Relying on default settings often leaves personal data exposed.

  • Disable background data usage for non-essential applications in the Android settings menu.
  • Connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks for system updates and large media downloads.
  • Review application permissions regularly.
  • Revoke unnecessary location or cellular data access for apps that do not require it to function.

FAQs

What is the deadline to file a claim?

Consumers must file their payment election forms by May 9, 2026. It is also the deadline for opting out or objecting to avoid being included in the settlement.

Do claimants need proof of purchase?

No. Claim validation does not require receipts, device purchase records, or past mobile carrier bills from the settlement administrator.

How much money will individuals receive?

Exact payment amounts remain undetermined. The payout per individual will then depend on the total number of approved claims reached by the deadline.

Did Google admit to breaking the law?

Not necessarily. Google has settled the dubious $135 million lawsuit to avoid lengthy litigation and trial expenses. The firm has denied wrongdoing in all respects.

Where can consumers select their payment option?

Eligible Android users can safely select their payout method on the official Federal Cellular Class Action website.

Kaden Honeycutt capitalizes in overtime for first Truck career victory at Watkins Glen

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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 08: Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the #11 Safelite + Foster Love Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 08, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images).

Kaden Honeycutt outdueled Connor Zilisch in overtime and stormed to his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career victory in the Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen on Friday, May 8.

The 22-year-old Honeycutt from Willow Park, Texas, led the final two of 74 over-scheduled laps in an event where he started in seventh place and spent the first half of the event racing within the top-10 mark despite sacrificing stage points to pit before each of the first two stages’ conclusion for track position for the ensuing restarts and start of new stage periods. Before the second stage’s conclusion, he received a penalty for pitting and crossing the commitment line just as pit road became inaccessible to the field to mark the conclusion of the stage period.

Despite the late penalty, Honeycutt methodically navigated his way back up the leaderboard. He was in 10th place when a late caution flew with 14 laps remaining. Through four additional restarts that followed suit amid a series of late-race incidents and carnages, Honeycutt navigated his way through all the carnages intact and restarted alongside Connor Zilisch on the front row during an overtime shootout. In overtime, he bumped and overtook Zilisch through the first turn to storm to the lead. Despite having Zilisch reeling in and pressuring for two laps, Honeycutt was not to be denied as he remained out in front and cycled through to notch his first victory in his 67th series start.

With on-track qualifying that determined the starting lineup occurring on Friday, Brent Crews captured his first career pole position after he posted a pole-winning lap at 125.602 mph in 70.222 seconds. Ty Majeski started alongside Crews on the front row after the former posted the second-fastest lap at 125.043 mph in 70.536 seconds.

Prior to the event, Kris Wright and Dawson Sutton were sent to the rear of the field due to changes to their tires and transmissions. Tyler Reif also dropped to the rear of the field after his No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST entry underwent changes to brake rotors and pads.

When the green flag waved and the event commenced, pole-sitter Brent Crews jumped his No. 1 Mobil 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro entry ahead through the frontstretch as he led the field through the first turn and past a set of barriers that marked the course’s newly installed track limits. He then navigated his way through the Esses, the Back Straight, the Inner Loop “Bus Stop” chicane, and the Outer Loop. With the field scrambling and jostling for early spots, Crews proceeded to lead through the final set of turns before he navigated back to the frontstretch and led the first lap over Ty Majeski, Connor Mosack, Daniel Hemric, Giovanni Ruggiero, and Connor Zilisch, respectively.

Over the next four laps, Crews stretched his early advantage to more than two seconds over Majeski while Zilisch navigated his way up to third place in front of Hemric and Kaden Honeycutt. Behind, Carson Hocevar, Connor Mosack, Giovanni Ruggiero, Shane van Gisbergen, and Ben Rhodes were racing in the top 10 ahead of Chandler Smith, Grant Enfinger, Layne Riggs, Christian Eckes, and AJ Allmendinger, while Tanner Gray, Tyler Ankrum, Stewart Friesen, Andres Perez De Lara, and Adam Andretti trailed in the top 20, respectively.

Just past the Lap 10 mark, Crews continued to extend his advantage as he was leading by more than four seconds over Majeski while Zilisch, Honeycutt, and Hemric trailed in the top five ahead of Hocevar, van Gisbergen, Ruggiero, Chandler Smith, and Grant Enfinger, respectively. With 34 of 36 starters scored on the lead lap, Crews proceeded to lead by six seconds over Majeski at the Lap 15 mark. Meanwhile, Ben Rhodes dropped out of contention due to a transmission issue.

During the Lap 15 mark, Enfinger strategically pitted his No. 9 Grant County Mulch Chevrolet Silverado RST entry under green flag conditions. Runner-up Majeski and third-place Zilisch pitted their entries two laps later along with Honeycutt, Hocevar, Chandler Smith, van Gisbergen and Adam Andretti before the leader Brent Crews pitted prior to the Lap 18 mark. By then, pit road became inaccessible to the field as the first stage period was nearing its conclusion. Amid the pit stops, Hemric cycled to the lead over Giovanni Ruggiero, Layne Riggs, AJ Allmendinger and Tyler Ankrum, respectively.

When the first stage period concluded on Lap 20, Hemric captured his first Truck stage victory of the 2026 season. Ruggiero and Riggs trailed in second and third by more than six and nine seconds, respectively, while Allmendinger, Ankrum, Ross Chastain, Andres Perez De Lara, Tanner Gray, Corey LaJoie and Crews were scored in the top 10, respectively. By then, 32 of 38 starters were scored on the lead lap while Christian Eckes, who spun in the first turn a few laps earlier and managed to continue without drawing a caution, was mired in 17th place.

Under the event’s first stage break period, a majority of the field led by the leader Hemric pitted while the rest, which included Crews, Zilisch, Cole Butcher, Honeycutt, Hocevar, van Gisbergen, Chandler Smith, Enfinger and Adam Andretti, remained on the track. Not long after the pit stops, Majeski spent extra time in his pit stall due to a potential mechanical issue. Amid the issues, Majeski lost a lap to the leaders.

During the pit stops, a host of competitors were penalized for various reasons. Ruggiero was penalized for an uncontrolled tire and Timmy Hill was penalized for a safety violation. In addition, Dawson Sutton was penalized for having too many crew members over the pit wall while Corey LaJoie was penalized for a crew member jumping over the pit wall too soon.

The second stage period started on Lap 23 as Crews and Zilisch occupied the front row. At the start, the field scattered and fanned out through the frontstretch as Crews fended off Zilisch to lead through the first turn. Zilisch then made contact with Crews through the Esses as he stormed to the lead. Honeycutt and Hocevar both took advantage of the contact between Zilisch and Crews to move up to second and third while Crews dropped to fourth place in front of Chandler Smith.

Meanwhile, Cole Butcher was limping around the course with a damaged truck after Enfinger veered to the right, hit Butcher and sent the latter against the wall on the right side just as they were cycling through the frontstretch to restart with the field. Amid the on-track chaos from the restart, Zilisch led the next lap and he proceeded to lead the Lap 25 mark by eight-tenths of a second over Honeycutt while Hocevar, Crews and Chandler Smith pursued in the top five, respectively.

Through the Lap 30 mark, Zilisch extended his lead to nearly two seconds over Honeycutt while Crews trailed in third place by four seconds. Meanwhile, Hocevar and Chandler Smith occupied the remaining top-five spots over Chastain, van Gisbergen, Perez De Lara, Riggs and Hemric while Allmendinger, Andretti, Enfinger, Ankrum, Friesen, Tyler Reif, Tanner Gray, Ruggiero, Jake Garcia and Kris Wright were mired in the top 20 ahead of Connor Mosack, Mini Tyrrell, Corey LaJoie, Justin Haley and Nathan Nicholson, respectively.

Five laps later, Zilisch added another two seconds to his advantage as he led by more than three seconds over runner-up Honeycutt while third-place Crews trailed by more than five seconds. Meanwhile, Chastain carved his way up to fourth place ahead of Hocevar and Chandler Smith as van Gisbergen, Riggs, Perez De Lara and Hemric occupied the remaining top-10 spots, respectively.

Another lap later, which marked the event’s halfway mark, Ruggiero pitted under green. Crews and Chastain then both pitted from the top-five mark during the next lap along with Hemric, Allmendinger, Andretti and Stewart Friesen before Honeycutt pitted from the runner-up spot on Lap 38. With pit road becoming inaccessible to the field at the Lap 38 mark, Zilisch, who was among many competitor who elected not to pit under green and prior to the second stage’s conclusion, retained the lead.

When the second stage period concluded on Lap 40, Zilisch, driving the No. 71 Trackhouse Labs Chevrolet Silverado RST entry, cruised to the stage victory over Hocevar. Chandler Smith, Riggs, Perez De Lara, Gisbergen, Enfinger, Ankrum, Tyler Reif and Mosack were scored in the top 10, respectively, while 26 of 36 starters were scored on the lead lap.

During the event’s second stage break period, nearly the entire field led by Zilisch pitted while the rest led by Ross Chastain and including Hemric, Stephen Mallozzi, Friesen, Andretti and Mini Tyrrell remained on the track. Amid the pit stops, Honeycutt was sent to the rear of the field due to entering pit road while it was closed as the event struck Lap 38 to mark the near-conclusion of the second stage period.

With 28 laps remaining, the final stage period commenced as Chastain and Hemric occupied the front row. At the start, both briefly dueled until Chastain motored the No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST entry ahead of Hemric’s No. 19 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet Silverado RST entry through the first turn. As the field behind fanned out and jostled for spots, Chastain fended off Hemric for a full circuit around the Glen’s course before he led the next lap.

Down to the final 25 laps of the event, Chastain was leading by half a second. Hemric, Crews, Zilisch and Ruggiero followed in the top five ahead of Allmendinger, Hocevar, Perez De Lara, Layne Riggs and van Gisbergen. Meanwhile, Tyler Reif, Connor Mosack, Ankrum, Chandler Smith and Justin Haley were racing in the top 15. Honeycutt was mired in 17th place behind LaJoie and ahead of Enfinger, Garcia and Dawson Sutton.

Then, with 15 laps remaining, the caution flew when Enfinger came to a stop just past the first turn. By then, Chastain was leading ahead of a hard-charging Zilisch, Crews, Ruggiero and Hocevar. During the next restart with 12 laps remaining, Hocevar, who restarted in fifth place, had his event conclude entering the frontstretch. He got sideways, made contact with the front of Allmendinger’s car and wrecked against the inside wall. Chastain was sent to the tail end of the field after receiving a restart violation for jumping the initial restart.

With the event restarting with eight laps remaining, the field fanned out as Zilisch, who inherited the lead, maintained the lead over Crews, Ruggiero, and Honeycutt entering the first turn. Then, as Ruggiero drew himself alongside Zilisch’s right side when Zilisch slid off the first turn, chaos ignited as Riggs spun while Kris Wright plowed into the tire barriers that marked the course’s off-zone mark. This ignited a stack-up with the midfield section as the caution flew. At the moment of caution, Ruggiero was leading over Zilisch.

The next restart came with four laps remaining and featured Ruggiero and Zilisch dueling for the lead entering the first turn. As Ruggiero nearly slid into Zilisch and forced the latter partially off the first turn, the duo continued to drag-race up until the Esses when they made side-by-side contact. This allowed Zilisch to motor ahead with the lead. Meanwhile, Ruggiero was being attacked by Crews, Honeycutt and Allmendinger for the runner-up spot. As the field behind jostled for late spots, Ruggiero maintained the runner-up spot over teammates Honeycutt and Crews while Zilisch led the next lap.

During the next lap, the caution returned when Chastain, who was trying to get beneath Nathan Nicholson’s right side entering Turn 5, came down and made contact with Majeski. As Chastain started to get loose amid a three-wide battle, Majeski made contact again with Chastain and sent the latter spinning and wrecking against the guardrails in Turn 5, which ended Chastain’s event amid his late restart violation that cost him a shot to win, while Hill plowed through the grass and sustained heavy front nose damage while trying to dodge Chastain’s incident. This latest incident sent the event into overtime. Meanwhile, Ruggiero’s hopes of contending for the victory evaporated as he pitted just before the event’s restart.

At the start of overtime, the field fanned out as Zilisch tried to motor away from Honeycutt entering the first turn. Then in Turn 1, Honeycutt gave Zilisch a slight bump on the right-rear side and got the latter briefly going off the course. This allowed Honeycutt to overtake Zilisch through the first turn and retain the lead through the Esses. As Zilisch tried to reel in Honeycutt through the Bus Stop chicane, Honeycutt maintained a steady advantage for a full circuit.

When the white flag waved, and the final lap started, Honeycutt remained in the lead by nearly four-tenths of a second over Zilisch. From the first turn, the Esses, the backstretch, and the Bus Stop chicane, Honeycutt retained the lead by a steady margin over a hard-charging Zilisch. With Zilisch unable to mount a final-lap charge to reel in Honeycutt’s rear bumper, Honeycutt cycled the No. 11 Safelite Foster Love Toyota Tundra TRD Pro entry back to the frontstretch and claimed his first-ever checkered flag by nine-tenths of a second over Zilisch.

With the victory, Honeycutt, who shotgunned a beer in front of the fans on the frontstretch, became the 128th competitor overall to win in the Truck Series division. In addition to becoming the first first-time winner of this year’s Truck season, he joins Ron Fellows as the only competitors to record a first Truck career victory at The Glen as he also recorded the third victory of this season for TRICON Garage and the fourth for Toyota.

“It’s amazing,” Honeycutt, who inherited the No. 11 TRICON Toyota entry from the reigning champion Corey Heim at the start of this season, said on the frontstretch on FS1. “Thank you, Toyota, this whole No. 11 crew…everyone that believed me to take this truck over after Corey [Heim] last year. That’s just amazing. I can’t believe I just won on a road course. That’s just unbelievable. That [last] restart, I think Zilisch missed the shift a little bit coming off of [Turn] 7, and I was just tight to him. The only option I had, we were three wide going into [Turn] 1, and I barely got to his right rear and touched him a little bit. It was just enough to scoot on by. As soon as I got the lead, I pulled my visor up, and I was full-blown focused after that. ”

Zilisch led a race-high 28 laps, won the first stage period, and was in a position to win his first Truck career event in his ninth start. But he was left disappointed on pit road after a dominant performance was spoiled by Honeycutt’s late contact and charge in overtime. The runner-up result also spoiled Zilisch’s hopes of achieving a trifecta at The Glen, with the North Carolina native also competing in Saturday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event and Sunday’s Cup Series event at The Glen with JR Motorsports and Trackhouse Racing, respectively.

“In hindsight, [I needed] less cautions,” Zilisch said. “Just an unfortunate way to end that race. I chose the top [lane], hoping we could get through there without making contact. He continued, saying, “I knew that the bottom would be better if [Honeycutt’s contact] happened, but I didn’t want to be that guy. I wish I could go back and redo it and just pick the inside [lane] and do that. It is what it is. We got two more races this weekend. It was a lot of fun, but that’s sometimes how the cookie crumbles.”

Shane van Gisbergen, who was also attempting a trifecta sweep of the weekend but led zero laps, settled in third place in his second Truck career start. Daniel Hemric, who led five laps and won the first stage period, notched his first top-five result of the 2026 season in fourth place while Chandler Smith racked up his fourth top-five result in fifth place.

AJ Allmendinger, pole-sitter Brent Crews, Mini Tyrrell, Brenden Queen, and Connor Mosack completed the top 10 in the final running order. Notably, Giovanni Ruggiero settled in 15th place following his late pit stop before overtime. Christian Eckes, Tyler Ankrum, Stewart Friesen, Layne Riggs, Justin Haley, and Ty Majeski finished 16th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, and 24th, respectively.

There were 10 lead changes for six different leaders. The event featured six cautions for 19 laps. In addition, 24 of 36 starters finished on the lead lap.

Following the eighth event of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, Kaden Honeycutt continues to lead the standings by 29 points over Chandler Smith, 43 over Layne Riggs, 55 over Giovanni Ruggiero, and 71 over Christian Eckes.

Craftsman Truck Series Results at Watkins Glen:

  1. Kaden Honeycutt led two laps
  2. Connor Zilisch, 28 laps led, Stage 2 winner
  3. Shane van Gisbergen
  4. Daniel Hemric, five laps led, Stage 1 winner
  5. Chandler Smith
  6. AJ Allmendinger
  7. Brent Crews led 19 laps
  8. Mini Tyrrell
  9. Brenden Queen
  10. Connor Mosack
  11. Jake Garcia
  12. Corey LaJoie
  13. Andres Perez De Lara
  14. Tyler Reif
  15. Giovanni Ruggiero led three laps
  16. Christian Eckes
  17. Tyler Ankrum
  18. Dawson Sutton
  19. Nathan Nicholson
  20. Layne Riggs
  21. Stephen Mallozzi
  22. Justin Haley
  23. Ty Majeski
  24. Adam Andretti – OUT, ACCIDENT
  25. Jackson Lee, four laps down
  26. Timmy Hill – OUT, Accident
  27. Ross Chastain – OUT, Accident, 17 laps led
  28. Kris Wright – OUT, Accident
  29. Tanner Gray, 10 laps down
  30. Carson Hocevar – OUT, Accident
  31. Ben Rhodes, 14 laps down
  32. Grant Enfinger – OUT, Transmission
  33. Wesley Slimp – OUT, Accident
  34. Cole Butcher – OUT, DVP
  35. Natalie Decker – OUT, Too Slow

Next on the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule is Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware, for the ECOSAVE 200. The event is scheduled for next Friday, May 15. It will air at 5 p.m. ET on FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM.

Dystany Spurlock Continues NASCAR Pursuit Despite Challenging Watkins Glen Weekend

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Spurlock gains valuable experience during an ambitious ARCA and Truck Series doubleheader attempt at the 2.45-mile road course in upstate New York.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — It wasn’t the outcome Dystany Spurlock and her team wanted, but today’s ambitious doubleheader effort at Watkins Glen International still provided valuable experience and another important step forward in her racing career. Spurlock competed in the ARCA Menards Series General Tire 100 while also attempting to qualify for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen later in the day.

Making her first-ever appearance at Watkins Glen, Spurlock entered the weekend without any prior laps on the technical 2.45-mile road course and no opportunity to practice on a dry track before competition began. While new to Watkins Glen, Spurlock did bring previous road racing experience from competing in Skip Barber’s Formula 4 Series in 2023.

Driving the No. 66 Foxxtecca Ford for MBM Motorsports and Garage 66 in the ARCA event, Spurlock started 20th and steadily worked her way up while learning the demanding circuit. Early in the race, she advanced into the 14th position as she settled into the car and grew more familiar with the track.

Unfortunately, contact from another competitor around lap 18 created a mechanical issue that ended her race early. The impact shifted the car and damaged an inner axle seal, allowing gear oil to contaminate the hub assembly. The incident also damaged the rear-right brake line, forcing the team to retire the car. Spurlock officially finished 29th.

Earlier in the day, Spurlock attempted to qualify for what would have been her NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut. However, challenging and shifting weather conditions created an uphill battle for teams throughout qualifying.

In light of a soggy track, officials modified the format—instead of running two separate groups in shorter intervals, they combined it into a single, 30-minute session for the entire field. The move created a frenzied rush for clean laps, limiting opportunities for drivers to adapt and improve. For a driver learning a new layout for the first time, the conditions made building speed especially difficult.

Despite the circumstances, Spurlock continued finding significant time during her final qualifying run and showed steady improvement throughout the session. But NASCAR’s owner points provisionals determined the final starting spots, leaving the No. 66 team on the outside looking in even though Spurlock qualified faster than other competitors. She wound up qualifying 36th overall in a field that included multiple Cup racers and road course specialists.

“We didn’t achieve the result we were hoping for, but that’s part of racing,” Spurlock said. “The journey continues, and I’ll keep learning, growing, and putting in the work, both on and off the track, that’s required to compete at the highest level and succeed in this sport.”

Spurlock’s progression through the ranks of motorsports is also being documented in Driven by Dystany: The Road to NASCAR, a docuseries produced by primary sponsor Foxxtecca, the Detroit-based events and media organization co-founded by Chris Harris and Kellie Crawford. The series has helped bring widespread attention to her story while continuing to grow her fanbase and support throughout the country.

“Today was a day of highs and lows, but no losses,” Crawford said. “There are things that are completely out of your control—that’s racing. We are extremely proud of Dystany. She has improved every lap and every race, and she will continue to do so. This is a marathon, not a sprint. She’s in it for the long haul, and so are we. Onward and upward.”

Next up for Spurlock is the ARCA Menards Series Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway on June 5. The event will mark her first appearance at the fast 2-mile D-shaped superspeedway known for its high speeds, 18-degree banking, and intense side-by-side racing.

ABOUT FOXXTECCA

Foxxtecca is a Detroit-based experiential events and media company operating at the intersection of mobility, culture, and technology. Co-founded by Chris Harris and Kellie Crawford, Foxxtecca amplifies underrepresented voices in the mobility and technology industries through motorsports, education, and culturally driven experiences.

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