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SVG’s "completely different" NASCAR journey begins at Daytona
Shane van Gisbergen, a successful driver in the Supercars series, made his NASCAR debut last year, winning his first Cup race at the Chicago Street Race. This led to his decision to compete full-time in the Xfinity Series and run at least seven Cup races this season. As part of his preparation for his NASCAR schedule, van Gisbergen participated in the ARCA Menards Series test at Daytona, a track where he has no experience on the oval layout. Van Gisbergen admitted that ovals and superspeedway racing are still a challenge for him, but he is hoping to learn more in the coming weeks. He found the preparation for his oval laps very technical and focused heavily on safety, with numerous adjustments to make him comfortable in the car. Despite his success in other forms of motorsport, van Gisbergen considers himself a rookie in NASCAR.
