NASCAR Xfinity Race Red-Flagged After Massive Crash at Watkins Glen

The 2025 NASCAR Watkins Glen races featured historic and dramatic moments across its three top series. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Shane van Gisbergen made history by securing his fourth consecutive road course victory as a rookie, while the race marked the first time in 76 years that two consecutive Cup races had all drivers finish without incident. However, the Truck Series event was marred by multiple mechanical failures and crashes, though Corey Heim claimed his 17th career victory, solidifying his status as a top driver. The Xfinity Series race ended in chaos due to a massive multi-car crash triggered by contact between Austin Hill and Michael McDowell, resulting in a red flag and numerous cars damaged, though all drivers were released after medical evaluation. Additionally, the Cup Series faced criticism as their qualifying times were significantly slower than those of the Xfinity and Truck Series, raising concerns about the performance of the next-gen Cup cars. Despite the highs and lows, the Watkins Glen weekend showcased both the unpredictability and milestones of NASCAR racing in 2025.