Watkins Glen was chaos on the radios, and not everyone got out of there clean. From brake pedals going to the floor to being flat-out run over, the chatter told the real story of the race. Drivers battled failing equipment, aggressive moves, and quick-strike strategy calls, all while trying to keep their cars in one piece. And in the end, one big winner got to celebrate with family right there on pit road.

• Who lost their brakes completely and had to limp back to the pits?
• Which driver claimed they were “just run over” in the middle of the madness?
• What bold strategy decision got floated mid-race as tires began to fade?
• Who got to enjoy a victory moment with their dad after all the dust settled?

It was a day of survival as much as speed, and every lap brought another round of tension over the radios. Some walked away with a smile and a trophy, others were left shaking their heads and wondering what could have been. Watkins Glen delivered the drama, the tempers, and the moments that fans will be replaying all week.

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