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Supercars ace-turned-NASCAR rookie Shane van Gisbergen says oval racing has posed him the same challenge as road courses do for his Cup rivals, following comments from Joey Logano.
Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen responded to Joey Logano’s claim that most long-time NASCAR drivers aren’t “road racers.”
Ahead of the Chicago Street Race, Penske star Logano mentioned the perceived weakness of many Cup Series drivers who primarily race on ovals.
Logano highlighted van Gisbergen as the exception, who won the Chicago race on his Cup Series debut in 2023, and is now considered a favorite in NASCAR races, drawing on his road course experience.
Van Gisbergen emphasized the challenge he faces on ovals and has been working hard to improve his skills in that aspect.
He mentioned the differences in experience levels between road racing and oval racing, acknowledging the progress NASCAR drivers have made on various tracks.
Although Van Gisbergen recently won on the road course in Mexico City, he is still working on improving his performance on ovals, with his highest finish being 14th this season.
