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Go Bowling at The Glen

Location: Watkins Glen, N.Y. 
Course: Watkins Glen International 
Format: 2.45-mile road course 
Laps: 90

NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen Race Preview

The NASCAR Cup Series goes road course racing in this week’s Go Bowling at the Glen. William Byron won last time out at Iowa, claiming his second victory of the season and preserving three playoff positions for drivers to earn their way into the championship battle via points. However, with three races remaining in the regular season, there is still time for that picture be completely turned around. Chris Buescher currently holds the 16th and final playoff spot with a slim 23-point advantage over teammate Ryan Preece. Just one new winner from below him in the standings would put Buescher on the outside looking in, though. The margin is tight, but there may be some reason for optimism. Buescher won this race last season from the lowest starting position in series history at Watkins Glen. Even better is that he beat out road course dominator Shane van Gisbergen to do so. The Trackhouse Racing road course ace already has three road course victories to his credit this season and stopping him from claiming a fourth is going to be a tall task for Buescher and the rest of the NASCAR Cup Series field this week.

Key Stats at Watkins Glen International

  • Number of races: 41
  • Winners from pole: 10
  • Winners from top-5 starters: 27
  • Winners from top-10 starters: 31
  • Winners from 21st or lower starters: 1
  • Fastest race: 111.426 mph

Previous Watkins Glen Winners

2024 – Chris Buescher
2023 – William Byron
2022 – Kyle Larson
2021 – Kyle Larson
2019 – Chase Elliott
2018 – Chase Elliott
2017 – Martin Truex Jr.
2016 – Denny Hamlin
2015 – Joey Logano
2014 – AJ Allmendinger

Watkins Glen International is a natural-terrain road course that is very familiar to the NASCAR garage. The track has been referred to as the superspeedway of road courses given its medium- to high-speed corners, and it is one of the few circuits that turn right and left where it feels like NASCAR Cup machines can maintain momentum through a full lap. The circuit’s elevation changes, flowing turns, and hard braking areas make it one of the more competitive road courses the series races on. However, even a few passing opportunities, track position is one of the most important factors. The other is strategy. Fuel strategy is one consideration, but having the freshest tires late in the race is also important. This is a fast track with tires that wear more than ever before, and having grip in the final miles enables drivers to make up significant ground. Teams that find the best combination of speed, strategy, and fresh grip will likely be racing near the front on Sunday. Fantasy players can get a good preview of what that may look like by paying close attention to practice and qualifying times. Most drivers that practice well at Watkins Glen also race well. Similarly, race winners also tend to qualify well, typically starting in the front five rows, though Chris Buescher bucked that trend last season when he won from the 24th starting spot. 

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DraftKings Value Picks for the Go Bowling at The Glen (Based on Standard $50K Salary Cap)

DraftKings Tier 1 Values  

Shane van Gisbergen – $12,700
Kyle Larson – $10,200
Christopher Bell – $9,800
William Byron – $9,500

DraftKings Tier 2 Values  

Connor Zilisch – $9,200
Chase Elliott – $9,100
Chris Buescher – $9,000
Tyler Reddick – $8,800

DraftKings Tier 3 Values

Chase Briscoe – $8,500
Michael McDowell – $8,400
AJ Allmendinger – $8,200
Denny Hamlin – $8,100

DraftKings Long-Shot Values

Alex Bowman – $7,800
Kyle Busch – $7,700
Brad Keselowski – $7,000
Cole Custer – $5,300

NASCAR DFS Picks for the Go Bowling at The Glen

Shane van Gisbergen – $12,700
Chase Elliott – $9,100
AJ Allmendinger – $8,200
Kyle Busch – $7,700
Brad Keselowski – $7,000
Cole Custer – $5,300

Even with his outlandish cost this week, Shane van Gisbergen (DK $12,700, FD $15,000) has proven himself to be the top road course racer this season and is worth the outlay. He dominated and won three of the four road course races run so far, and while we always knew he was one of the best, if not the best, he now has the wins that make the difference in paying up to have him on the roster. Last year he narrowly lost out on this particular race victory, and he will not let that happen again. Despite the cost, SVG remains the top choice this week. Chase Elliott (DK $9,100, FD $11,000) has also been a dominant road course racer in this series albeit not since the introduction of this generation of car. However, we have seen Elliott begin to regain that prior form. This season on road courses he has three top-five finishes out of four attempts. He won at Watkins Glen in 2018 and 2019 and has two other top-five finishes from his eight career starts. Elliott should be a top-five contender again this week. While AJ Allmendinger (DK $8,200, FD $9,500) has had more than his share of trouble on road courses recently, he is typically quick, especially at Watkins Glen. He won this race in 2014 and started inside the top 10 in 11 of his 13 series appearances. A transmission issue in last year’s race forced him to an early exit, but his sixth-place finish in Chicago shows he still has the goods. Allmendinger is a bit of a risky play given his lack of success so far this season, but if there is any track he can right the ship and take a race win, it would be Watkins Glen.

Another riskier but calculated option for fantasy players this week is Kyle Busch (DK $7,700, FD $8,000). Busch is a two-time Watkins Glen victor with 13 top-10s from his 18 career starts at the track. Those statistics alone make a case for his inclusion in rosters this week, but the real reason is his road course results in 2025. Busch may have his share of struggles elsewhere, but he has three top-10 finishes on road courses this season including both of his year-to-date top-fives. Brad Keselowski (DK $7,000, FD $5,800) is also worth a look. Keselowski enters this week’s race off the back of three consecutive top-10 finishes and two top-fives. He has never won at Watkins Glen, but he boasts four top-fives and a pole at the track. He finished 11th at Sonoma and was 15th at COTA, too. With that, the salary cap has just enough room to grab Cole Custer (DK $5,300, FD $2,800). The Haas Factory Team driver is a past road course winner who grabbed his best finish of the season so far at Mexico City (eighth). Custer has three prior Watkins Glen starts with an average finish of 19.0 and a best of 11th in 2022.

NASCAR Cup Series Best Bets for the Go Bowling at The Glen

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook as of 3:00 PM ET Thursday

Race Winner – Shane van Gisbergen +120
Top-Five Finish – Chase Elliott +185
Top-10 Finish – Brad Keselowski +330
Winning Manufacturer – Ford +800

Shane van Gisbergen has made himself very difficult to bet against on road courses. He won three road course races in a row and was very nearly the winner of this race last season in a part-time effort. There are plenty of reasons to go ahead and take his low odds this week, but the major driver is that his odds are positive. In other racing series, like Formula 1, a driver this dominant would be getting negative odds. Therefore, while I wouldn’t normally recommend taking winner’s odds this low, I’m willing to make an exception for SVG.

Among the rest of the wagers for the Go Bowling at The Glen, Chase Elliott for a top-five finish stands out. Elliott is a two-time Watkins Glen winner with two other top-five finishes from his eight starts. Elliott was once the dominant road course driver of the series, and he is regaining that form with the new car. In the four road races run this season, Elliott finished in the top five three times. His consistency this season is unparalleled and he is at his best at places like Watkins Glen. From a top-10 perspective, Brad Keselowski could be a good hedging wager to pair with SVG as winner. Keselowski finished in the top 10 at Watkins Glen six times from 14 tries. More importantly, he finished 15th or better at both COTA and Sonoma already this season with his best being an 11th-place result at Sonoma. With stage points not enough to get him into the playoff picture, we know his race strategy will be for the overall win, too. That combination of strategy and past success at the Glen make Keselowski a worthy bet for a top-10 finish.

In the manufacturer picture, Ford continues to get little respect. Yes, Chevrolet has SVG and Larson and Elliott, but a Ford won this race just last season in the hands of Chris Buescher. Five Fords finished in the top 10 in that race while Toyota’s highest finisher was 14th. Chevrolet is the deserved favorite, but Ford has been competitive at this track and the odds don’t reflect that, which gives wagerers a great value play for this weekend’s race.

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The author(s) of this article may play in daily fantasy contests including – but not limited to – games that they have provided recommendations or advice on in this article. In the course of playing in these games using their personal accounts, it’s possible that they will use players in their lineups or other strategies that differ from the recommendations they have provided above. The recommendations in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of RotoWire. C.J. Radune plays in daily fantasy contests using the following accounts: DraftKings: cjradune, RaceDayScore: cjradune.



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The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering To Celebrate the World’s Most Iconic Vehicles

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The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering returns to Monterey Car Week Aug. 14, 2026, to celebrate the world’s most iconic automotive brands and historic vehicles, company officials stated in a press release. The event will showcase four featured classes and an exclusive collector series. The 23rd annual event will also include more than a dozen vehicle debuts from top OEMs and designers and a curated display of hundreds of rare and unique vehicles.

Four celebrated classes will take center stage at next year’s event: The 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Lamborghini Diablo, The Legacy of Japanese GTs, and The Ferrari F40.

The 100th Anniversary of Route 66

Spanning nearly 2,500 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, Route 66 symbolizes freedom, adventure and the enduring spirit of the American road trip, noted the release. This special featured class will pay tribute to the highway’s cultural impact through a curated lineup of classic vehicles that once traveled America’s “Mother Road,” each honoring Route 66’s role in shaping American automotive history and inspiring generations of travelers.

The Lamborghini Diablo

The Lamborghini Diablo featured class will celebrate the “poster car” of the 1990s. Lamborghini’s first model capable of exceeding 200 mph and a former holder of the world’s fastest production car title, the Diablo stands as an icon of futuristic design and breakthrough engineering, solidifying Lamborghini’s standing as a trailblazer in modern supercar performance, event organizers said. The class will include Diablo examples, highlighting rare specifications and limited-production editions.

The Legacy of Japanese GTs

Celebrating the legacy of Japanese automotive craftsmanship, the artistry of customizable styling and advanced technology, The Legacy of Japanese GTs class will showcase a selection of the most influential and sought-after models. Famous for their distinctive blend of performance, precision and tunability, Japanese GTs have earned a devoted following among enthusiasts worldwide.

The Ferrari F40

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will honor an iconic Ferrari model for the second consecutive year with The Ferrari F40 featured class. Celebrated as one of the most iconic supercars ever built and introduced in 1987 to commemorate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary, the F40 was the final Ferrari model to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. This class will highlight the raw performance and engineering excellence that continue to define Ferrari’s legacy.

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The Bruce Meyer Collection

The Quail will also introduce an all-new collector series that will highlight unique collections from renowned collectors and enthusiasts. Among them, Bruce Meyer is widely recognized as one of the most passionate and influential car collectors in the hot rod and classic car spaces. Driven by his signature mantra, “never lift,” Meyer has assembled one of the finest private collections of Le Mans-winning race cars, Bonneville land speed cars, trend-setting hot rods and many other cars and motorcycles of historical significance. The Bruce Meyer Collection will present an exclusive selection that reflects his profound appreciation for the automotive hobby.

Timeless Craftsmanship & Heritage Will Be on Display at The Quail

“Our new featured classes, alongside the debut of the collector series, are propelling The Quail into an exciting new era,” said Gordon McCall, director of motorsports at The Quail. “Collectively, they showcase emerging technologies and design philosophies, while upholding the timeless craftsmanship and heritage that have been at the heart of this event for more than two decades.”

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will also include eight returning traditional classes, including Custom Coachwork, Pre-War Sports and Racing Cars, Post-War Sports Cars 1945-60, Post-War Sports Cars 1961-75, Post-War Racing Cars, Sports and Racing Motorcycles, Evolution of the Supercar and The Great Ferraris.

The vehicle entrant application is currently open.



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Business Leader and Former NASCAR Team Marketing Executive Tony Priscaro Releases His New Book Still Standing, A Real-World Guide to Building Credibility When the Stakes Are High – Speedway Digest

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Tony Priscaro, founder of PK Velocity Sports & Entertainment and a veteran sports marketing executive, has released his debut book, Still Standing, now available on Amazon and Kindle. The book delivers a candid, practical look at leadership, resilience, and value creation drawn from decades operating at the intersection of professional sports and business.

Unlike traditional business books rooted in theory, Still Standing is built on real-world execution—closing high-stakes deals, navigating career pivots, managing risk, and rebuilding momentum when circumstances collapse.

“This isn’t a book about success,” said Priscaro. “It’s about what happens between success—the pressure, the setbacks, the moments where quitting feels logical but staying the course matters most.”

Priscaro’s career spans professional sports marketing, NASCAR sponsorship strategy, corporate partnerships, and brand development. In Still Standing, he translates lessons learned in high-pressure sports environments into actionable insights for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals.

“In sports, there’s no room for excuses,” Priscaro said. “You either deliver or you don’t. That same reality exists in business—especially when trust, reputation, and credibility are on the line.”

A Business Book Disguised as a Story

While the book draws on experiences from NASCAR, professional basketball, and national brand partnerships, Still Standing is ultimately about business fundamentals: decision-making under uncertainty, earning trust without credentials, and creating value when resources are limited.

“Brands don’t care where you went to school,” Priscaro noted. “They care if you can reduce risk, execute consistently, and deliver results. That lesson applies to every industry.”

The book has already begun resonating with professionals navigating career transitions, leadership challenges, and entrepreneurial risk.

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The release of Still Standing coincides with Priscaro’s expanded focus on executive speaking engagements and business workshops. His talks center on leadership under pressure, credibility over credentials, and what professional sports reveal about how decisions are really made in business.

“I didn’t write this book to sell books,” said Priscaro. “I wrote it to start conversations—with leaders, teams, and organizations that want to perform when the stakes are real.”

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Nashville fairgrounds group petitions against NASCAR-type racing

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A coalition dubbed Restore Our Fairgrounds is calling for a voter referendum to block NASCAR-style racing in favor of affordable housing and green space at the Fairgrounds in South Nashville, the latest measure in a two-decade effort to strip auto racing from the property.

The group said it filed paperwork recently with the metro clerk to start a charter amendment ending auto racing at the Metro Nashville Fairgrounds amid rumors about Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Speedway Motorsports negotiating a deal for NASCAR-type expansion.

The group says resumption of car races would hurt local taxpayers and cause more traffic and noise.

If successful, the amendment would undo a 2011 referendum that amended the charter to protect existing uses of the fairgrounds, including auto racing. The measure passed with 72% of voters approving it.

Metro Nashville voters would have to vote in favor of a referendum to end racing at the fairgrounds, which was home to different types of racing for more than 100 years.

The group supports the preservation of green space, development of affordable housing and improvements to nearby Brown’s Creek, a tributary to Cumberland River on the federal list of polluted waterways.

Multiple Nashville groups, such as the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors, Nashville Organized for Action and Hope Economic Equity, Jobs & Transportation Task Force and South Nashville Action People are part of the coalition.

Mike Kopp, cofounder of Fairgrounds Preservation Partners, is among those signing the petition, along with Metro Council member Terry Vo; Heidi Basgall Favorite, founder of Neighbors Opposing Track Expansion; and Jose Gonzales, cofounder of Conexion Americas.

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VanDoren, Janisch Lead PA Drivers Hoping For Another Allentown Indoor Racing Series Victory – Speedway Digest

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In 15 TQ Midget races contested inside the PPL Center over the past nine years, a Pennsylvania driver has visited Victory Lane just twice. Young standout Tanner VanDoren of Slatington and veteran Matt Janisch of Wind Gap are hoping to become the first Keystone State drivers to score multiple Allentown Indoor Racing Series victories when the Ironton Global Races return on Friday and Saturday, January 9 and 10.

A total of 13 drivers from Pennsylvania are entered, and they’ll have two chances to win a feature. On Friday, the headline TQ Midgets will compete in a 30-lap feature, and on Saturday, the distance will be 40 laps. It won’t be easy with drivers entered from eight different states with many different forms of motorsports racing experience.

Ryan Flores remains the undisputed king of Allentown. The Huntersville, N.C. driver and New Jersey native has captured seven victories at the PPL Center. New York drivers account for five wins, led by Erick Rudolph—the only other repeat winner—along with Justin Bonsignore, Scott Kreutter, and Andy Jankowiak, who will be seeking his second Allentown triumph.

Since winning in his Friday-night Indoor Series debut at Allentown in 2024, VanDoren has been a contender in nearly every race he’s entered while driving for car owner Jeff Ulrich. Tragically, Ulrich was struck by a vehicle and killed while crossing a street last February.

New Jersey’s Anthony Sesley, a four-time Gambler’s Classic winner in Atlantic City, earned his lone Allentown victory in 2023, driving for Ulrich. It was Sesley who arranged for VanDoren to serve as his test driver in Allentown the following season, and the two have been teammates in the Indoor Series TQ Midgets ever since. Following Ulrich’s passing, Sesley acquired the team’s two race cars to continue Ulrich’s legacy.

At Allentown, Sesley will not compete as a driver, instead focusing solely on VanDoren’s efforts as crew chief. After gaining speed through two Allentown events without Ulrich, Sesley will return to the cockpit as VanDoren’s teammate at the Atlantic City Indoor Race on January 30 and 31.

Allentown native Briggs Danner could bring the house down if he captures his first Indoor Series victory on his home turf. A frequent contender in past seasons, Danner is banking on speed found last year with a new TQ Midget built by Kevin Graver to finally seal the deal and become the third driver from his state to win in Allentown’s ten-year history.

Danner will have a new teammate in 16-year-old Logan Watt of Boyertown, who stormed onto the Modified racing scene during his rookie season in 2025. Although Watt has never driven a TQ Midget, the proven Graver-Danner setup could make him fast right out of the gate—much like VanDoren, who won in his Indoor debut at age 16 in 2024.

Tim Buckwalter of Royersford, a former Indoor Series Atlantic City Gambler’s Classic winner, hopes to score an Allentown victory in front of his home-state fans, driving for a new team assembled by legendary racer Lou Cicconi.

Ryan Smith, coming off a strong outdoor season in 410 Sprint Cars, returns to TQ Midget competition in George VanVarick’s No. 43. After resolving mechanical issues last season, Smith found speed in Atlantic City last January and hopes to carry that momentum into Allentown.

Matt Roselli of Brodheadsville, Pa.—a past preliminary-night Triple 20 winner in Allentown—returns in the radical Laffler-built TQ Midget featuring a right-side-mounted engine that debuted last season. Chad Jones of Quakertown, Pa., who designed and built a brand-new TQ Midget from the ground up last year, looks to iron out the remaining issues and take a step forward.

Kyle Lick of Lehighton, who finished seventh in the standings last year, is another driver knocking on the door of his first Indoor TQ Midget series win. Pennsburg car owner Matt Chowns returns with a two-car effort, including John Barnett in the second entry.

Jesse Strohl, a 24-year-old asphalt Modified driver from Slatington, will make his TQ Midget debut. Strohl comes from deep racing roots, with his grandfather, Marvin Bartholomew, and father, Lou Strohl, longtime competitors at Mahoning Valley and Evergreen Speedways.

Drivers will again have the opportunity to claim the Ironton Auto Body Challenge by winning both feature races in Allentown. Friday’s winner will be offered a guaranteed starting spot in Saturday’s main event—provided they start tenth. Accepting the challenge earns a $1,000 bonus, with an additional $4,000 awarded if they advance from tenth to win. Combined with Saturday’s purse, a weekend sweep would total $10,000.

If the challenge is not completed, Ironton Auto Body will roll over a portion of the bonus to the Atlantic City Indoor Race. Flores accomplished the feat last season at the NAPA Gambler’s Classic, earning $10,000, including challenge bonus money and support from the Atlantic City Sports Commission and Visit Atlantic City.

Friday night will also feature the Will Cagle Shootout, sponsored by Ricky Harring, showcasing the top 10 qualifiers in a 15-lap dash where drivers choose their starting positions. The pole pays $240 to win, with payouts increasing by $120 per position. A driver winning from tenth would earn $1,320.

The headline TQ Midget division will be joined by Slingshots and Champ Karts, with full programs for all three classes. Champ Kart teams will arrive from 12 states and Ontario, Canada, while Slingshot competitors will represent Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Quebec.

Lower-level reserved ticket holders for Saturday night receive access to a pre-race FanFest, allowing fans to walk the track and meet drivers and teams prior to the 7 p.m. green flag.

Tickets are available through a Ticketmaster link at IndoorAutoRacing.com or at the box office on the day of the events. Check the website for more information.

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