NASCAR is working on the streets of Chicago for the very first time this yr, and the three-time Australian Supercars champion shall be becoming a member of them.
Van Gisbergen will pilot the No. 91 Trackhouse Racing team entry with sponsorship from Improve Well being. Quad Lock will function an affiliate sponsor on the Chevrolet Camaro.
Champion in 2016, 2021, and 2022, Van Gisbergen is already one of the crucial profitable racers in Supercars historical past. He’s already ranked fourth on the all-time wins and received the celebrated Bathurst 1000 in each 2020 and 2022 with co-driver Garth Tander.
“I can actually say I’ve dreamed about a chance in NASCAR, however actually by no means thought it might grow to be a actuality,” mentioned van Gisbergen, a local of New Zealand. “I can’t wait to get to the States to satisfy everybody and put together for Chicago. It’s NASCAR’s first time on the streets of Chicago so in some methods everybody shall be a rookie like me, however I don’t underestimate that it’s going to be an enormous problem.”
Podium: Race winner Shane van Gisbergen, Triple Eight Race Engineering Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Photograph by: Edge Photographics
Trackhouse’s Undertaking 91 program, which goals to convey worldwide racing stars to NASCAR, debuted final yr with former Formulation 1 Kimi Raikkonen at Watkins Glen. Raikkonen drove the automotive once more earlier this yr at COTA.
Two of Trackhouse’s three victories in 2022 got here at highway programs with Ross Chastain successful at COTA and Daniel Suarez taking victory at Sonoma Raceway.
Veteran crew chief Darian Grubb shall be on the pit field for Van Gisbergen. He has 23 Cup wins to his credit score and received the 2011 Cup title with Tony Stewart.
“We’ve been very happy with the fan response to Kimi’s participation the final two seasons,” mentioned Marks in a launch from the workforce. “I’ll concede the American racing fan may not be as acquainted with Shane as they’re with Kimi however when you speak with anybody in Australia, New Zealand and that a part of the world they’ll let you know he is without doubt one of the most gifted drivers on the planet. He’s used to road racing in heavy automobiles and I feel everybody shall be very impressed together with his efficiency.”
The 34-year-old shall be with the workforce in the course of the Nashville race weekend on June 25, and spend the next week on the store getting ready for Chicago.
“There’s a lot I’ve to find out about these automobiles and the way the races are run,” mentioned van Gisbergen. “The educational curve shall be fairly steep, however I’m prepared for the whole lot they’ll throw at me. I do know plenty of Kiwi’s and Aussies shall be watching and I’m honored to get this chance.”
