Elliott Holds Off Truex At Watkins Glen
Elliott held off a hard charge from defending NASCAR Cup series champion Martin Truex Jr. to claim his maiden victory. The triumph comes in Elliott’s 99th career race. The 22-year-old driver had finished second eight previous times as he chased that elusive first victory. “What a thrill. I don’t know what to say,” Elliott said. “I’m so thrilled, so emotional, so much relief, working on three years and I hadn’t won one....