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Shane van Gisbergen says he 'should be up front' in Mexico City race

Shane van Gisbergen says he 'should be up front' in crucial Mexico City race

There may not be a driver in the NASCAR Cup Series field more excited to see a road course than Shane van Gisbergen. While the 36-year-old rookie from Auckland, New Zealand, has improved on ovals as of late, it's the road courses that remain his strong suit.

Ryan Truex relishing 'great opportunity' in Mexico City as sub for Denny Hamlin

Michael McDowell fastest in first NASCAR Cup Series practice session in Mexico City

Absurd travel issues plaguing NASCAR teams as they attempt to make trip to Mexico City

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NASCAR Viva Mexico 250 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will tackle the 2.42-mile, 15-turn road course of Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the running of the Viva Mexico 250.

Shane van Gisbergen says he 'should be up front' in crucial Mexico City race

Ryan Truex relishing 'great opportunity' in Mexico City as sub for Denny Hamlin

Michael McDowell: NASCAR has 'some of the best racing' in the world

McDowell fastest in first Cup Series practice session in Mexico City

Bubba Wallace: Road course racing 'starting to click' after years of struggles

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 11

Kevin Harvick makes prediction about Cup Series playoff picture

Kevin Harvick makes bold prediction about Cup Series playoff picture

No one is safe with 11 races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, especially those around the bubble.

Experience key for Zane Smith as he navigates second Cup Series season

Where the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture stands after Michigan

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NASCAR power rankings: Denny Hamlin surges after third win of 2025

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 28

Shane van Gisbergen Eagerly Anticipating Turning Right as NASCAR Inches Closer to Mexico Debut: 'Will Be Nice to Have a Break'

It wasn’t a complete breakthrough, but Shane van Gisbergen’s performance in the Coca-Cola 600 was a step in the right direction. The New Zealand native finished 14th, his first finish above 20th in his previous 10 starts, and his second-best showing of the season — best finish was sixth at Circuit of the Americas.

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / May 25

Shane Van Gisbergen: No. 88 Team 'Showing Improvement' on Ovals

As Shane Van Gisbergen has embarked on his rookie campaign in the NASCAR Cup Series, there was always the expectation that the Supercars champion would struggle, considering his lack of experience on ovals, and in full-bodied stock cars in general.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 7

NASCAR's ROTY battle taking place in the basement

NASCAR's Rookie of the Year battle taking place in the basement

The NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year battle is one of many intriguing storylines that play out over the course of 36 weeks of competition.

Xfinity Series rookies rose to occasion at NASCAR's toughest track

Denny Hamlin steals Goodyear 400 in OT, wins second straight race

Ty Gibbs earns first top-10 finish of the season at Darlington

Darlington finish proves pit road is where NASCAR races are won and lost

NASCAR power rankings: Second straight win shoots Denny Hamlin up the ranks

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NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

William Byron was frustrated with Kyle Busch’s move on Sunday

William Byron was not happy with two of his fellow Chevy drivers during Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

Kyle Larson stages late charge to win Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 2

First road course of season falls by wayside for van Gisbergen

First road course of season falls by wayside for Shane van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen was one of the fastest drivers in Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, but a golden opportunity to snag a win fell by the wayside.

Christopher Bell wins COTA thriller, earns second straight Cup Series win

NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix takeaways: Thrilling COTA finish provides season's first repeat winner

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 28

NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

After back-to-back races on drafting-style tracks to open the 2025 season, NASCAR's best will race at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday in Austin, Texas.

With COTA's future uncertain, layout change attempts to bring more action to fans

Why the hype around Connor Zilisch's NASCAR Cup Series debut is warranted

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NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 14

Shane Van Gisbergen Q&A With Athlon Sports

[Editor’s note: The following article is from Athlon Sports’ 2025 Racing Annual magazine. Order your copy online today, or buy one at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] Three-time Bathurst winner?

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 12

Five notable changes ahead of 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season

With a new season on the horizon, here are five of the most notable changes ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Chase Briscoe wins the pole for 67th Daytona 500

Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson lock themselves into Daytona 500 field

Five most intriguing races on the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 5

Kevin Harvick weighs in on Shane van Gisbergen performance at The Clash, what it means

Coming off the weekend at Bowman Gray, Shane Van Gisbergen will feel pretty good about his performance, though there’s always room for some improvement.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / February 3

Shane Van Gisbergen Finds Success in Madness of 'The Madhouse'

In his first weekend as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series competitor, Shane Van Gisbergen is already turning heads… this time on the short track of Bowman Gray Stadium, bringing home a ninth-place result in the Cook Out Clash.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Ranking the top 10 paints schemes of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season

We saw lots of different schemes hit the track in 2024, some throwbacks and some one-off special schemes, but here are my picks for the ten best dressed cars of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 12

Jesse Love bumps Shane van Gisbergen for final transfer spot in Xfinity Series playoff race at Charlotte

Shane van Gisbergen's quest for the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship came to an end at the Charlotte Roval on Saturday, as the NASCAR rookie came up just two points shy of advancing to the Round of 8.

Sam Mayer drives race of his life to win at Charlotte, advance in Xfinity Series playoffs

Parker Kligerman needed 'five more feet' for first Xfinity Series win

NASCAR's laughably inconsistent officiating claims latest victim in Parker Kligerman

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / October 12

Shane Van Gisbergen Bests Tyler Reddick for Maiden Cup Pole at the Charlotte ROVAL

It's not very common for time trials to get as intense as they did in the final moments of Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series session from the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 8

Why the Xfinity Series' Round of 12 finale will be must-see TV

Why the Xfinity Series' Round of 12 finale at Charlotte will be must-see TV

Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte Roval has the potential to be the most exciting Xfinity Series race of the 2024 seasons. Here are some reasons that the race will be must-see television for fans.

JR Motorsports to appeal Sam Mayer disqualification at Talladega

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / October 7

Shane Van Gisbergen Highlights 38-Car Bank of America ROVAL 400 Entry List

With Talladega Superspeedway now in the rearview mirror, the NASCAR Cup Series is traveling back to homebase for this weekend’s Bank of America ROVAL 400 on the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / September 16

Shane Van Gisbergen 'Gutted' After Rare Mistake Results in Runner-Up Finish

After spending much of the race at the front of the pack, Shane Van Gisbergen was able to sit back and study leaders Chris Buescher and Carson Hocevar as they nailed restart after restart in the late stages of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series event at Watkins Glen International.