NASCAR has a long and storied history with Watkins Glen International dating back to the 1957 season. Since then, the NASCAR Cup Series has competed in 40 races after taking a break following 1965. However, which NASCAR driver has the most wins at Watkins Glen? The answer won’t surprise you due to their previous success in the sport.
[autotag]Tony Stewart[/autotag] has five victories at Watkins Glen, which makes him the most successful driver at the track in NASCAR history. Stewart is the only driver to have five or more Cup Series victories at the venue, as Jeff Gordon sits in second with four wins to his name. Stewart’s last win at Watkins Glen came in 2009, including four wins from 2002 to 2007.
As for the active NASCAR driver with the most wins at Watkins Glen, Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson hold the lead with two victories. Several active drivers have one victory at the venue, so another could join Busch, Elliott, and Larson soon. For now, Stewart will hold the crown as the most successful NASCAR driver at Watkins Glen for the foreseeable future.
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