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Road course dominance boosting Shane van Gisbergen’s chances for NASCAR Playoffs
According to Trackhouse Racing boss Justin Marks, Shane van Gisbergen’s dominance on road courses is giving him a valuable cushion for the NASCAR Playoffs while he continues to improve his skills on ovals.
Van Gisbergen secured his fourth win of the season at Watkins Glen last Sunday, placing him second in the Playoff standings just two points behind Denny Hamlin with two Regular Season races remaining.
Marks believes the points lead van Gisbergen has amassed will aid his progression in the Playoffs, particularly during the challenging oval races.
While van Gisbergen has excelled on road courses, he has faced difficulties on oval tracks in his rookie Cup season, currently sitting in 25th place overall despite his four wins.
Marks remains optimistic about van Gisbergen’s potential on ovals, stating that he is still learning and has the opportunity to make a deep Playoff run and gain valuable experience for future seasons.
