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Shane van Gisbergen has the opportunity to buck the trend and be one of the most successful foreign-born NASCAR drivers. van Gisbergen set the bar of expectations high when he came out and won in h…
Shane van Gisbergen is aiming to become one of the most successful foreign-born NASCAR drivers, following his winning debut in the NASCAR Cup Series in Chicago last summer. Van Gisbergen, a three-time Australian Supercars champion, has transitioned full-time into NASCAR and will race for Kaulig Racing in the Xfinity Series, with at least six Cup Series starts scheduled. He has been praised for his talent and preparation by NASCAR VP of vehicle design, Brandon Thomas. While Daniel Suarez is currently the only foreign-born full-time driver in the series, van Gisbergen aims to join him and surpass the results of previous international drivers like Marcos Ambrose, Dario Franchitti, and Juan Pablo Montoya, who had mixed success in NASCAR.
