Revisiting the life-changing victory in the Chicago Street Race for Shane van Gisbergen. A year after becoming the first driver in 60 years to win his Cup debut, the New Zealand native returns with a full-time Xfinity Series ride, a rivalry and a possible ticket to NASCAR stardom. Looking back at his whirlwind in America and what’s new for the Chicago event in Year 2 after two days of massive rain ruined some of its big splash in 2023.
Recalling the scene and Cup champion’s reactions to SVG’s big win (1:00); the backstory of how Shane van Gisbergen made his NASCAR debut (6:00); how he likes life in the States (11:00); his adaptation to rough-and-tumble racing for victories (12:30); his progression on ovals (17:00); why Cup stars still think he’s the driver to beat in Chicago (23:00); his unbeatable “heel-toe” advantage (25:30); the rugby-themed celebration that now follows his victories; what’s new in Year 2 for the Chicago Street Race (33:00).
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