Ryan Blaney claimed his second Busch Light Pole Award of the season Saturday afternoon at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International -- his second of the season, 15th of his career and second-ever on a road course.

After qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with victories this season at Mexico City, Chicago and Sonoma, Shane van Gisbergen is bidding to join Chase Elliott and Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to win four consecutive races on road or street courses.

A year ago at Watkins Glen, Ryan Blaney didn't complete a lap. Sunday, he could lead the opening lap after winning the pole at the 2.45-mile road course. Blaney earned his second pole of the Cup season and will lead the field to the green in Sunday's race — coverage begins at 1:30 p.

Zilisch said via social media on Aug. 10 that he suffered a broken collarbone after falling from his car while celebrating in victory lane postrace after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the 2.45-mile road course.

Connor Zilisch was taken to a local hospital after falling from his car in Victory Lane after winning Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen International. Zilisch led 60 of the 82 laps in the Mission 200,