Dec
18
Shane van Gisbergen’s NASCAR Xfinity Debut
Shane van Gisbergen is set to make his highly anticipated debut in the NASCAR Xfinity Series on February 17 at Daytona. Despite his extensive experience as a three-time Australian Supercars champion and a Cup Series winner, he admits to feeling apprehensive about superspeedway racing, which is vastly different from his usual racing environment. His unique challenge is compounded by the fact that he will also be competing in the ARCA Series race on the same day to gain approval for Daytona.
Pre-Debut Preparation and Future Plans
Van Gisbergen’s entry into NASCAR includes a significant learning curve, as his previous oval racing experience is limited to a single Craftsman Truck Series race, where he finished 19th. In preparation for his Xfinity Series debut, SVG has been analyzing superspeedway racing tactics, likening it to a high-speed chess game with unpredictable outcomes. For the 2024 season, he will compete full-time for Kaulig Racing and will also make select Cup Series appearances for Trackhouse Racing, where he aims to showcase his adaptability and skill in both road course and oval racing.