WATKINS GLEN, NY - MAY 08: Pack of cars lead by Connor Zilisch 71 Spire Motorsports Trackhouse Labs Chevrolet coming up the esses during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at the Glen on May 08, 2026, at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY. Photo by Orry Perce/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 08 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at the Glen EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2605081751
WATKINS GLEN, NY - MAY 08: Pack of cars lead by Connor Zilisch 71 Spire Motorsports Trackhouse Labs Chevrolet coming up the esses during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at the Glen on May 08, 2026, at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY. Photo by Orry Perce/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 08 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at the Glen EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2605081751
May 11, 2026, 4:32 AM CUT
Female NASCAR Driver Determined To Return After Tough Watkins Glen Break
Dystany Spurlock was all set to make her historic debut in the truck series at the race in Watkins Glen. However, her hopes came crumbling down after a major setback.
According to the truck series rules, the lineup for the qualifying is set up not just on sheer speed, but NASCAR’s owner points provisionals help in determining the final spots.
This is where Spurlock suffered the big blow. Despite looking speedy and showing improvement on track, the NASCAR driver was denied a race start.
“I’ll just continue to learn,” Spurlock said. “It s*** that we couldn’t get into the Truck race due to points; they base it upon points. At times, they’re obviously getting better every lap, but it’s okay.”
Prior to this setback, during her race at the ARCA Menards Series, Dystany Spurlock started the race in 20th and made her way up the grid. However, her day came to an end on lap 18 after a contact with her rival.
“It’s totally fine; this is a part of racing. I’m really excited to get out there and get ready for the next race. Overall, I think today was a great day, learned a lot, everyone is going to continue to improve,” Spurlock added.
The contact caused damage to her inner axle seal, while the gear oil contaminated the hub assembly and also damaged the right brake line. This forced her to retire.
As of now, the #69 MBM Motorsports and Garage 66 driver is looking forward to the upcoming races.
Dystany Spurlock Stays Focused on Future Truck Series
While her debut in the Truck Series did not go as imagined, the 34-year-old NASCAR driver is not letting this setback dampen her spirits about participating in future races.
"The next race is supposed to be Michigan," Dystany Spurlock said. “We are definitely working on some more truck stuff, so stay tuned for the schedule for that. But there will be definitely more truck starts.”
It will be interesting to see how Spurlock turns her luck around in the upcoming races she has lined up.
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Written by
Chionia Libania Colaco
Edited by
Shubhi Rathore