DOVER, DELAWARE – MAY 17: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, poses with the one million dollar check in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17, 2026, in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Denny Hamlin wins a million dollars and the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon.
DOVER, Del. – For the second time in his celebrated career, Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race from pole position – making the pass for victory over his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe with 29 laps remaining to claim the winner’s $1 million check.
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026, in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Shane Van Gisbergen makes a statement with another NASCAR Cup Series win at Watkins Glen International in the Go Bowling at The Glen.
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.—Like a world-class hunter stalking defenseless prey, Shane van Gisbergen reasserted his claim to the status of the best road course racer NASCAR has ever seen.
This is your Fantasy Report for the NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen International to help you with your picks this weekend. This week’s report is prepared as usual with the assistance of NASCAR and iFantasy.
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Watkins Glen International this weekend for a return to road-course racing. With the race falling earlier on the calendar than usual and a new, higher-horsepower package in play, teams and drivers should expect a steep learning curve.
Watkins Glen also has several updates aimed at safety and track limits. Last year, officials reduced the curbing in the bus stop to improve safety and driver comfort. They also added rumble strips in the first turn runoff to discourage off-track excursions and moved the restart zone to the straight before the seventh turn. This year, tire packs were added at the first turn and the Carousel to help enforce track limits.
Drivers will need to adjust to these changes this weekend, and the quickest to adapt will gain an edge.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Chase Elliott snags second NASCAR Cup Series 2026 victory at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon in the Wurth 400.
FORT WORTH, Texas — In an event that spelled disaster for a handful of the NASCAR Cup Series’ established stars, Chase Elliott ran an impeccable race—and was rewarded with victory in Sunday’s Würth 400 Presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway.
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026, in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Carson Hocevar rises to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday afternoon in the Jack Link’s 500.
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Fitting for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, Carson Hocevar turned in an ultra-original victory celebration sitting on the window ledge of his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet while driving around the massive 2.66-mile Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, soaking up the emotions that will forever define and reward his first victory lap.