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A 1976 Olympic silver medalist is bringing back to life the wooden rowing shell that launched his career and made Northeastern University history. The 60-foot Corsair sits in a New York museum, where volunteers are carefully restoring every plank.
New Zealand racing star Shane van Gisbergen delivered a masterclass performance at Watkins Glen, hunting down the leader by nearly 30 seconds in just 18 laps to claim his seventh NASCAR Cup Series victory. The Trackhouse Racing driver proved once again why he's considered one of NASCAR's greatest road course racers.
Shane van Gisbergen proved his road racing mastery once again, charging from 24th place to win at Watkins Glen International. The New Zealand driver now holds the NASCAR record for most Cup Series wins by a driver born outside the United States.
Shane van Gisbergen celebrated his 37th birthday by claiming pole position at Watkins Glen, becoming the fastest driver in nearly 20 years to earn five NASCAR Cup Series poles. The New Zealand native has dominated road courses, winning five of the last six races on these challenging tracks.
