Van Gisbergen Seeks Redemption After Watkins Glen Collision

Shane van Gisbergen, considered NASCAR’s top road course driver, lost a likely Xfinity Series win at Watkins Glen in 2024 due to a late-race collision with teammate Connor Zilisch. Despite this setback, he has claimed multiple road course victories this season, including wins in Mexico City, Sonoma, and the Chicago Street Race, and is also making rapid progress on oval tracks. His impressive performance has earned him a multi-year contract extension from Trackhouse Racing, reflecting the team's confidence in his future. Van Gisbergen continues to learn from past mistakes and is driven by a self-analytical approach. Trackhouse owner Justin Marks expects van Gisbergen's adaptability to lead to breakthrough oval victories. Van Gisbergen remains outspoken against NASCAR’s adoption of F1-style circuits, voicing his preference for traditional American tracks.