Can SVG Get Back To The Top? Will Chase Elliott End The Drought? | Watkins Glen Preview

Watkins Glen arrives earlier than usual, but the storylines feel just as big, maybe even bigger. Weather could shake everything up, tire barriers have changed key sections of the track, and road course chaos is always lurking. Add in a dominant favorite, a rising rookie, and a few proven spoilers, and this weekend suddenly feels wide open despite what the stats might suggest. And in this video, Eric Estepp previews and breaks down the Watkins Glen race weekend with Ryan Stevens from WinTheRace.info.

• Can Chase Elliott finally rediscover his old road course dominance, or will recent struggles continue despite strong late-race execution?
• Is Shane van Gisbergen still untouchable even with potential rain and added variables, or can someone actually pressure him for the win?
• Does Connor Zilisch have the raw speed and qualifying pace to stay up front and avoid the mistakes that have held him back?
• Which experienced contenders like Christopher Bell, Chris Buescher, or Ryan Blaney can capitalize if strategy or track position flips the race?

There are more unknowns than usual heading into this one, and that is saying something for a road course race. Between weather concerns, evolving track conditions, and the importance of qualifying, this race may come down to execution as much as speed. Whether it plays out as another SVG showcase or turns into a strategic battle, there is plenty to watch.

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