Rookie Shane van Gisbergen Leads to Checkers in New York
WATKINS GLEN – August 10, 2025 – Anthony Holbrook
The NASCAR Cup Series located to Watkins Glen International for the 41st running of the Annual Go Bowling at The Glen at the 11 turn 3.450 mile Road Course.
Go Bowling at The Glen – Recap:
Stage 1
Reigning track race winner Chris Buescher benefited in the closing laps opting to stay on track as frontrunners dove for pit lane service with only two circuits of Stage 1 completion. Buescher’s strategic plan earns Stage 1 honors.
Go Bowling at The Glen – Results:
Stage 1
1. Chris Buescher
2. Alex Bowman
3. Ryan Preece
4. Chase Elliott
5. John Hunter Nemechek
6. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
7. Ryan Blaney
8. Shane van Gisbergen
9. Chase Briscoe
10. Cody Ware
Go Bowling at The Glen – Recap:
Stage 2
Stage 2 displayed Sweden’s Rookie Shane van Gisbergen pronouncing his presence with aggressive progression compliments of fresh Goodyears’. SVG sliced through the field and controled the pace in the early segment of Stage 2.
A logistic decision to hit pit lane, forfeited SVG’s rein at the front. Cup Champ Ryan Blaney team’s decision to refuse pit attention, paid off in the closing laps collecting Stage 2 Checkers accompanied with valuable Playoff points.
Go Bowling at The Glen – Results:
Stage 2
1. Ryan Blaney
2. William Byron
3. Christopher Bell
4. AJ Allmendinger
5. Brad Keselowski
6. Riley Herbst
7. Alex Bowman
8. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
9. Ty Gibbs
10. Ryan Preece
Go Bowling at The Glen – Recap:
Final Stage
15 Laps of scheduled completion found Shane van Gisbergen rotating to the front after final pit service was competed. The cream rose to the top as Gisbergen took advantage of clean air and available track lines rewarding him up to a 11 second deficit from the closest contenders as laps become few.
Shan van Gisbergen’s Checkers at Watkins Glen International signifies the first time a driver achieved four wins in their NASCAR Cup Series’ rookie season campaign.
Watkins Glen International
Race Results:
August 10, 2025
NASCAR Cup Series
Pos | Driver
1. Shane van Gisbergen
2. Christopher Bell
3. Chris Buescher
4. William Byron
5. Ryan Blaney
6. Chase Briscoe
7. Daniel Suarez
8. Bubba Wallace
9. Tyler Reddick
10. Ross Chastain
11. AJ Allmendinger
12. Erik Jones
13. Ryan Preece
14. Joey Logano
15. Austin Dillon
16. Austin Cindric
17. Zane Smith
18. Carson Hocevar
19. Michael McDowell
20. Alex Bowman
21. Noah Gragson
22. Kyle Busch
23. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
24. Riley Herbst
25. Denny Hamlin
26. Chase Elliott
27. Justin Haley
28. Todd Gilliland
29. Cody Ware
30. Ty Dillon
31. Brad Keselowski
32. John Hunter Nemechek
33. Ty Gibbs
34. Cole Custer
35. Josh Berry
36. Katherine Legge
37. Josh Bilicki
38. JJ Yeley
39. Kyle Larson
2025 NASCAR Cup Series / Point Standings
Pos | Driver Wins / Points Playoff Points
(After Go Bowling at The Glen 8/10/2025)
1. Denny Hamlin / 4 Wins
2. Shane van Gisbergen / 4 Wins
3. Christopher Bell / 3 Wins
4. Kyle Larson / 3 Wins
5. William Byron / 2 Wins
6. Chase Elliott / 1 Win
7. Ryan Blaney / 1 Win
8. Chase Briscoe / 1 Win
9. Bubba Wallace / 1 Win
10. Joey Logano / 1 Win
11. Ross Chastain / 1 Win
12. Austin Cindric / 1 Win
13. Josh Berry / 1 Win
14. Tyler Reddick / +117
15. Alex Bowman / +60
16. Chris Buescher / +34
— Playoff Cutline —
17. Ryan Preece / -34
18. Kyle Busch / -102
19. Ty Gibbs / -125
20. AJ Allmendinger / -129
The NASCAR Cup Series rolls to Richmond Raceway for the annual running of the Cook Out 400
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
7:30 p.m. ET.
USA SIRIUSXM NASCAR Channel 90 / MRN