Shane van Gisbergen just can’t stop winning. And the Charlotte Roval on Sunday was his latest masterpiece. In a race defined by chaos, cautions, and playoff heartbreak, SVG was far ahead on the finish line with a 15-second gap, once again showing why he’s rewriting NASCAR’s road course rulebook.

With this, he bagged his fifth straight road course win of the year and cemented himself as the driver to beat on any circuit with a right-hand turn. But behind every checkered flag is a story few see — one built on teamwork, trust, and a culture that thrives under pressure. And for van Gisbergen, that’s exactly where his success begins, deep inside the walls of Trackhouse Racing.

Trackhouse’s unity powers Shane van Gisbergen’s breakout season

Shane van Gisbergen credits much of his breakout NASCAR season to the remarkable unity within Trackhouse Racing. “You work with the engineers here and even the pit crew guys, we just had our pit crew meeting and, uh, Kimbrough, our tire carrier, had an issue. So, uh, we had Drew fill in last minute and just how the team rallies together and gets behind everyone,” SVG said.

This sense of teamwork, resilience, and adaptability defines the energy that has propelled the team to its most successful season ever. Statistically, it speaks volumes. Shane van Gisbergen leads with five wins. Similarly, Ross Chastain had successfully clinched his playoff spot when he won at Charlotte in May, contributing to the team’s overall rise. These six wins mark the winningest season in Trackhouse’s history, showcasing their explosive ascent in the Cup Series.

Van Gisbergen’s praise extends beyond quick fixes to genuine camaraderie, describing the environment as “a pretty cool fun atmosphere and then had a good little party afterwards,” which highlights the joy and passion fueling their collective effort. This cohesion translates into success on the track, where the team’s synchronization during critical moments – from pit stops to problem-solving – has given SVG the tools and confidence to seize race wins.

Trackhouse racing success is fueled not just by speed but by the culture Justin Marks has cultivated, which Van Gisbergen applauds: “You see how much it means to Justin and his family and having them in Victory Lane.” Earlier, Marks had also said, “Whenever one of our guys wins, the other guy comes to Victory Lane genuinely excited for him. That’s the culture that we’re building at Trackhouse … we support each other, and we’re happy for each other.”

Justin Marks has been instrumental in shaping Trackhouse Racing into one of NASCAR’s most innovative and competitive teams. Founding the team in 2020, Marks combined his experience as a former driver with a visionary approach to team ownership.

Marks has also secured significant funding, such as the minority investment from billionaire Marc Lasry, which bolstered the team’s competitiveness and expansion efforts. Under his leadership, Trackhouse acquired Chip Ganassi Racing’s assets in 2021, doubling its presence in the NASCAR Cup Series and gaining key drivers like Ross Chastain.

Shane van Gisbergen’s story shows that success in NASCAR is about more than just car speed. It’s about people, teamwork, and a supportive environment thriving off highs and lows. As Trackhouse continues to build momentum, its unity remains the cornerstone driving this remarkable journey into the spotlight.

Shane van Gisbergen deserves more respect

SVG deserves far more respect than he’s often given, and it’s about time he gets it. The New Zealand driver, relatively new to NASCAR, has taken the sport by storm with a meteoric rise that few could have predicted. Since his Cup Series debut in 2023, van Gisbergen has consistently dazzled fans and analysts alike, winning in his debut race in historic fashion at the Chicago Street Course in 2023.

This win made him the first driver in the modern era to win in their NASCAR debut since 1963. It alone cemented his place in the sport’s history books. In 2025, van Gisbergen’s breakout season has been nothing short of spectacular. He has won five of the six races, all of them consecutively.

This comes close to tying NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon’s record of winning six consecutive road-course races from 1997 to 2000. What Gordon took three to four years to do, SVG did in almost one. In fact, out of the two, Denny Hamlin has chosen his road course master.

Beyond the statistics, van Gisbergen has become the winningest non-American driver in the modern NASCAR Cup Series, proving that talent transcends borders. His experience in Supercars, relentless work ethic, combined with the support of Trackhouse Racing’s cohesive team, has allowed him to challenge the sport’s elite and bring new excitement to the races.

Shane van Gisbergen’s journey from an international racing star to a NASCAR sensation highlights the sport’s global appeal and evolving competitive landscape. His success story deserves recognition, admiration, and respect as he continues to make NASCAR history one win at a time. With his oval racing abilities improving one race at a time, it will be interesting to see his journey forward in NASCAR.