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Chris Buescher rolls a Strike at the Glen!

Watkins Glen, N.Y. – September 15, 2024 – Anthony Holbrook

The NASCAR Cup Series locates to Watkins Glen International.  Race and Playoff Teams will contest the (11 turn / 3. 450 mile) Road Course for the 40th running of the Annual Go Bowling at The Glen.

Go Bowling at The Glen – Recap:

Stage 1

Cup Champ Martin Truex Jr. avoids Kyle Bush melee on Lap 1 ended prospers finishes for Playoff drivers Ryan Blaney and Denny Hamlin.  Truex Jr. stays on track as laps dwindling down and top contenders opt for pit lane attention.

Martin Truex, Jr.’s strategic plan earns Stage 1 honors at Wakins Glen International.

Go Bowling at The Glen Results:

Stage 1

1. Martin Truex Jr

2. Alex Bowman

3. Chase Briscoe

4. Daniel Suarez

5. Austin Cindric

6. Chase Elliott

7. Tyler Reddick

8. Kyle Larson

9. Erik Jones

10. Daniel Hemric

Go Bowling at The Glen – Recap:

Stage 2

Out of control and into the beach sent Trackhouse Racing driver Daniel Suarez in the sand trap congruent to the timing of the final green flag Stage 2 pit service.   Many top challengers was caught attending green flag pit service under Suarez yellow flag.

Teammate Ross Chastain controls the front as Shane van Gisbergen follows in his tire tracks awaits opportunity to advance.  Chastain drives from his rear-view mirror warding off any approaching danger winning Stage 2 admirations.

Go Bowling at The Glen Results:

Stage 2

1. Ross Chastain

2. Shane van Gisbergen

3. Joey Logano

4. Ty Gibbs

5. William Byron

6. Harrison Burton

7. Chase Briscoe

8. Alex Bowman

9. Ryan Preece

10. Denny Hamlin

Go Bowling at The Glen Recap:

Final Stage

Shane van Gisbergen displaying his international road course skill pulls away from the field with one rotation left to decide the victor at “The Glen”.   Unfortunately, SVG approaches the “Bus Stop” portion of the race unorthodox.  Noticing the error, Chris Buescher enters his dog into the fight.  SVG defends his ground but will be tested by Buescher.  Chris Buescher out duels, the “road course ringer”- SVG, to collect his first Checker Flag of the2024 season.

Watkins Glen International
Race Results:
September 16, 2024
NASCAR Cup Series

Pos | Driver

1. Chris Buescher

2. Shane van Gisbergen

3. Carson Hocevar

4. Ross Chastain

5. Zane Smith

6. Chase Briscoe

7. Michael McDowell

8. Corey LaJoie

9. Ryan Preece

10. Austin Cindric

11. Noah Gragson

12. Kyle Larson

13. Daniel Suarez

14. Christopher Bell

15. Joey Logano

6. Todd Gilliland

17. Bubba Wallace

18. Alex Bowman

19. Chase Elliott

20. Martin Truex Jr

21. John Hunter Nemechek

22. Ty Gibbs

23. Denny Hamlin

24. Harrison Burton

25. Josh Berry

26. Brad Keselowski

27. Tyler Reddick

28. Austin Dillon

29. Justin Haley

30. Kyle Busch

31. Daniel Hemric

32. Juan Pablo Montoya

33. Erik Jones

34. William Byron

35. Kaz Grala

36. AJ Allmendinger

37. Ricky Stenhouse Jr

38. Ryan Blaney

2023 NASCAR Cup Series / Point Standings

Pos | Driver        Wins / Points     Playoff Points

(After Go Bowling at The Glen 9/15/2024)

1. Joey Logano | 1 Win

2. Christopher Bell | +46

3. Austin Cindric | +43

4. Alex Bowman | +41

5. Daniel Suarez | +36

6. Tyler Reddick | +30

7. Chase Elliott | +30

8. Ryan Blaney | +29

9. Kyle Larson | +26

10. William Byron | +25

11. Chase Briscoe | +6

12. Ty Gibbs | +6

— Round of 12 Cutline —

13. Denny Hamlin | -6

14. Brad Keselowski | -12

15. Martin Truex Jr | -14

16. Harrison Burton | -20

The NASCAR Cup Series invades Thunder Mountain for the annual running of the Bass Pro Shops Night Race hosted by Bristol Motor Speedway!

Saturday, September 21, 2024

7;30  p.m. ET. 

USA  Sirius/XM NASSAR Channel 90 / PRN

This scheduled event will be the final race for Race Teams to extend their chances and qualify for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Championship.

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