Kyle Larson endures rain delay and controversial late race restarts to win at The Glen
Watkins Glen, N.Y. – August 21, 2022 – Anthony Holbrook
The NASCAR Cup Series located to Watkins Glen International in which race teams will contest the ( 11 turn / 3. 450 mile ) Road Course for the 38th running of the Annual Go Bowling at The Glen’
36th Annual Go Bowling at The Glen– Recap:
As inclement storms covered the village of Schuyler County New York minutes before the running of the 36th Annual Go Bowling at The Glen. Race Teams as well as dedicated race fans weathered a 90 minutes rain delay before the green flag was adorned. Drivers had an option to utilize rain tires as well as regular race slicks to offset track conditions.
36th Annual Go Bowling at The Glen – Stage 1
Chase Brisco captured the first Stage of the race, while another Chase (Elliott) awarded the 2022 Regular Season Championship with 119 point advantage after Stage 1 completion.
Stage #1 Top Ten: 14,8,99,38,1,22,42,34,18,16
36th Annual Go Bowling at The Glen– Stage 2
Todd Gilliland rocketed into the lead as he blew by Joey Logano early in Stage 2. Unfortunately, Todd Gilliland’s day was shortened with a broken axel, and Logano cruised on to win Stage 2.
Stage #2 Top Ten: 22,18,34,9,42,15,17,5,41,20
36th Annual Go Bowling at The Glen– Final Stage
2020 NASCAR Champ and Hendrick’s Motorsports Chase Elliott set his sights on an eighth career road course victory and seized control of the race until a late caution gave Kyle Larson an opportunity to differ.
On the final restart with five laps to go, defending Cup champion Kyle Larson was positioned on the inside lane of Chase Elliott.
As the teammates entered Turn 1, Larson locked his front brakes, excelling Elliott up the track, taking the lead and ultimately the Checker flag.
The Victory marks the 11th straight road course win for Chevrolet bowtie brigade.
NASCAR Cup Series Race Results:
Watkins Glen International
August 21, 2022
36th Annual Go Bowling at The Glen
1. (2) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 90.
2. (6) AJ Allmendinger(i), Chevrolet, 90.
3. (20) Joey Logano, Ford, 90.
4. (1) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 90.
5. (9) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, 90.
6. (3) Michael McDowell, Ford, 90.
7. (5) Tyler Reddick, Chevrolet, 90.
8. (38) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 90.
9. (7) Chris Buescher, Ford, 90.
10. (31) Erik Jones, Chevrolet, 90.
11. (29) Cole Custer, Ford, 90.
12. (24) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 90.
13. (8) Austin Cindric #, Ford, 90.
14. (11) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 90.
15. (21) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet, 90.
16. (28) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 90.
17. (12) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 90.
18. (13) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 90.
19. (15) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 90.
20. (22) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 90.
21. (18) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 90.
22. (4) William Byron, Chevrolet, 90.
23. (25) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 90.
24. (26) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 90.
25. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 90.
26. (16) Ty Gibbs(i), Toyota, 90.
27. (32) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet, 90.
28. (30) Harrison Burton #, Ford, 90.
29. (35) Aric Almirola, Ford, 90.
30. (33) Mike Rockenfeller, Chevrolet, 90.
31. (17) Joey Hand, Ford, 90.
32. (10) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 89.
33. (34) Loris Hezemans(i), Ford, 89.
34. (39) Cody Ware, Ford, 88.
35. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, Suspension, 83.
36. (36) Daniil Kvyat, Toyota, 58.
37. (27) Kimi Raikkonen, Chevrolet, Accident, 44.
38. (19) Todd Gilliland #, Ford, Rear End, 28.
39. (37) Kyle Tilley, Ford, Steering, 15.
Average Speed of Race Winner: 95.962 mph.
Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 17 Mins, 52 Secs.
Margin of Victory: .882 Seconds.
Caution Flags: 5 for 11 laps.
Lead Changes: 12 among 9 drivers.
The NASCAR Cup Series will direct their attention to the 62th running of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. ET. NBC Sirius/XM NASSAR Channel 90.
Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. are the top two contenders in the point’s standings battling for the final playoff spot.