SHANE VAN GISBERGEN WINS CHICAGO STREET COURSE RACE - HE TALKS TO THE MEDIA ABOUT THE WIN

Shane Van Gisbergen, a racer from New Zealand, did something that hasn't been done in 60 years, he won in the NASCAR Cup Series in his very first start. It's an incredible feat considering Cup Series Drivers are the best in the world in the cars they drive at the tracks on which they compete.
But Shane is a Championship driver in the very similar Australian V8 Supercar series, and he has plenty of street races under his belt. And even though NASCAR goes to other road courses, this Chicago Street Course was an unknown for every driver in the field, giving Van Gisbergen a bit of an advantage.
He sat down with the media after the race to talk about the win.

[@MitchZero9]

The Australian media that covers the V8's can take a few notes from this media conference. Our media are so shit and disrespectful, SVG touched on those differences a few times over the weekend. Aussie V8s are dead.

[@allandrennan4916]

Been Dead for awhile now.

[@fantasticmrnox]

​@@allandrennan4916no more ford v Holden. Dead to me

[@uraniumcranium2613]

@@fantasticmrnox Still Ford and chev, same thing lol.

[@mrt601]

Good for you mate and couldn't be happier for you

[@xdude2x]

Mad respect for Shane, good job mate!

[@Twinspinner]

If Shane eventually did leave Supercars and wanted to do a full season in Cup, I think Justin Marks owes it to SVG to make that Project 91 car full time for him, charter or not. Pitbull could probably foot the extra part of the bill to run without the charter if necessary

[@michaelharris3036]

Definitely the best interview of SVG, is it bye bye Supercars OZ?😜

[@su5p3ct13]

Chur bro Shane smoke them all keep up the good work

[@ericluba6287]

I have been a big fan of Shane. For a few years, he will win in just about any car you put him in.

[@PeteChatteris]

He already has.. Shane has won in open wheeler, Sprint cars, rally cars, sports gt, VR racing, RC racing, karting and even motocross.

[@robclark5882]

Shane vankill them all wow iwatch 3hour añd half on board as aussie i love you añd mac in indy cars nz aussie good see you go wat you do best is win ya star dont think v8s will see you again goodluck you champion

[@talltimbot]

Ha, it usually rains this weekend, eh?

[@MelodyMan69]

Have to ask KARL BUSCH..How long have YOU been driving Nascar. Longer than the 4 - 8 years you mention.

[@ramarlette]

You did not interpret that right. Kyle meant the platform of the next Gen car being similar to the v8sc that was around for the last decade

[@MelodyMan69]

@@ramarlette DRIVING SKILLS IS WHAT I SAY..PERIOD. SVG does so many forms of Motor. You recon the new improved car is to blame...OK.

[@keirenhood5373]

[@Adam_Strachan]

He just proved that 90% #NASCAR driver are only racing to their next photo shoot while #supercar Drivers actually drive for the trophies and fame.

[@vex1919]

Ya know, Nascar drivers and fans alike have been nothing but kind to Shane, and here you are being a douce.

[@PeteChatteris]

Bollocks. Nascar has been brilliant in working on this project. The drivers of both series are incredibly talented and have skills we can only dream about. Just saying.. The statement from this guy does NOT represent the vast majority of Aussies and Kiwis

[@Cynthesis21]

Only in your simple mind

[@glosstech1]

Watch some SuperCars..the cars bash and crash for position ..theres no easy racing..SVG is well know in using his car to put cars off balance with just a touch then whiz by , i will actually say hes a master at this technique.

[@Adam_Strachan]

I have been watching the V8 Supercars since 2005 and love them

[@darbyallen6807]

Way to go Shane. welcome to America.

[@CD-rt8wj]

He’s raced Daytona 24 like 3-4 times

[@eclark9965]

Hahaha. Dudes raced here plenty.

[@Phonixrmf]

@@CD-rt8wjWelcome to America again!

[@tayf85]

Never seen him so happy to do media! Well done Shane.

[@JLewisRacing927]

No drama or political bs for him to deal with, or a championship to fight for, like back home. Basically a one off have fun race that went as well as it could.

[@ae86rally]

just never him so happy after a race. And not get in trouble for doing a burnout afterwards. V8 supercars would have hissy fit with that display

[@rikedwards3523]

Surely he does more races it'll bring in way more fans to nascar

[@barrycuda3769]

I'd like to see SVG and Scott McLaughlin as team mates in Nascar , and repeat the NZ dominance seen in Can Am by the Bruce and Denny show , although Shane would be missed in the supercars.

[@MattDiffey]

I don't know if Scotty views Indy as his final stop - he always used to say Nascar was the goal go for him

[@Recon6delta]

That would be amazing

[@barrycuda3769]

@@Recon6delta It would be a great thing , and if I may be so bold , very compelling based on the fact that Mclaughlin was often dominant over SVG in the supercars. 😯

[@therobbinsnest45]

I mean, I don't know how much the competitors would actually miss him considering the ass whipping he and 888 team lay on them

[@barrycuda3769]

@@therobbinsnest45 yeah I dont think the competitors would miss him .

[@Disc0Potat0]

This race was the closest thing to NASCAR’s roots since the start of the series in 1948. The old moonshiners didn’t run from the cops on ovals.

[@anthonydecarlo6932]

It was a beautiful race in my home Chicago!! Shane was awesome!! Even had his cam to watch the whole race on KZbin. I used to watch Nascar when it was just race tracks and American racers from the south. Now Shane, Nascar, and Chicago have my view again!!

[@SimonZimmermann82]

Auch a humble character and fantastically talented racing driver. I'm loving him

[@PeteChatteris]

He's a kiwi. Most of us are like that. We have nothing to prove to the world, but everything to offer. Cheers from Auckland

[@shanenewton8560]

Kia Ora..wonderful achievement mate..if even ABs should win world cup what you accomplished today my bro: YEAH DEFINITELY.. NZ SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR! CHUR CHUR

[@richardmulligan9021]

Amazing to see Shane chatting away, hope the Supercar media take a few notes. Well done Champ!

[@Concerned_citizen_aus]

Great shoutout to our Aussie media to get them to pull their heads in. Well spoken Gizz.

[@tylerstooksbury3050]

That was a incredible race and that drive he had to run from 18th to 1st in the closing claps was just insane.

[@ACCELGarage]

I take 2 things away from this. The US drivers already knew SVG was going to win hence the pointers given to him from other drivers how to tackle the top 3 guys. Second, Nascar drivers are going study the sh*t out of SVG drive in this race to get better!

[@samueluwright5025]

Especially Heal to toe and using the bloody clutch 😂😂

[@DaveHHarland]

You make me proud to be Australian/ kiwi, awesome win and gotta love your manner in this video

[@jase77.]

I’d like to see how some of these NASCAR drivers would do at Bathurst.

[@doughuey8038]

True respect, nice work. The nascar boys should be humbled!

[@michaelphillips8966]

Kia Ora SVG, great race... Must say tho, looked like you were holding back a little bit... Have seen you drive much faster and much more aggressively many times, kia kaha

[@stewartdevisser3818]

Great to see Shane do so well over there but selfishly I'd rather see our drivers stay here, nascar is not a great racing category to watch, supercars is far better at motorsport.

[@neilwilliams2883]

He looks almost embarrassed to be taking winner's questions as a rookie lol

[@vic_cresss]

New Zealanders are a bit shy/humble like that

[@Recon6delta]

Geez he said anyone in the top ten in his series back at home can win!! Maybe 🤔 the nascar teams should expand there talent pool search’s now!!

[@ZingZingNZ]

Fuck yeah bro, i remember racing with you in iracing 10 years ago. Now come back rc car racing in counties cup next year, to be fair shane likes the oval racing as i always found him in legends or truck in A license/pro

[@cuzzman01]

Amazing that he could do that in a car he's not entirely comfortable in, being a right hand side driver.

[@Tx1113]

Great job, Shane and great job by all the drivers a very exciting race

[@WillChandlerFLD120]

Cable was out watched racing though Shane's roof cam. He was hitting rev limiter 4th gear in rain tires being careful not to crash. Last 25 laps he was on a mission. I predicted day before the #8 would be top 5 he was, waiting on mistake that didn't happen. Congratulations Shane strong run Kyle Busch . The back facing roof came was fantastic. Watched Shane pull away, no car was catching him.

[@liamfoley4452]

I hope to god you come back and race full time Shane. It was awesome watching you wipe the floor right I’ll the end and watching you improve the more learned

[@RyanBird49]

Havnt seen shane look this happy in a while

[@bwproctor]

Was waiting for the oval question/statement. I want to see him try it and he is willing. He was very humble this whole week and I would love to see him do more.

[@stevecam724]

The coverage was a bloody nightmare! I watched it and 50% was stoppages or commercials breaks. As an Aussie it will be a long time before I watch another NASCAR race.

[@blast3613]

I'd love to see an exchange program for Drivers. Say 5 or 6 Drivers switching between NASCA and V8SC series each year or something similar.

[@hogryder3366]

smashed it bro

[@KaneTerry]

This is a different SVG to what we are used to in Australia, This is the good SVG

[@HarrySinanian]

He can drive anything.. even rc cars... he's as good as u get

[@Kyte316]

lol shane shuts down kyle busch's excuses kyle acting like shane has years on the nascar drivers because of the car yet both get grip completely the other way around is hilarious lmao

[@tstuff1213]

Glad to hear he appreciates the talent these guys have. Are they the streetcourses aces he is absolutely not but they have a lot of skill and made him work for it

[@richardmatatahi4563]

"Still loves V8 Supercars but that race was special" a bit understated also saying anyone in the V8 Supercar could make it in Nascar I believe that too, but there are differences that takes a bit of time to adjust to. I would had thought there are big differences between Nascars & an Australian V8 Supercar. The other thing was driving with a spotter something he's never done before. Good on ya for carrying the flag for NZ & AU.

[@treennumbers]

The most surprising thing he said was that the locked diff (on supercars) vs open diff (on cup cars) meant that the cup car turns in better. Totally not what I would expect from watching both series.

[@ae86rally]

I have had both diffs in my car (as well as a limited slip) the locked diff can be a pig understeering (pushing) animal especially on slow tight corners whereas th open diff does turn much nicer but does not put its power down as well coming out of the corner. Also a locked diff can make a car unstable in corners (which is why they spi off so easily if they bumped mid corner)

[@mikewilliams6086]

Absolutely loved this from nz! Thankyou America for developing your racing with outsiders. Nothing but good can come from this. Keep up the good work and look forward to more racing! Nascar rocks!

[@Chip_in]

Chur the Gizz...chur kiwi ⛳

[@markburrows7088]

Never seen SGV talk so much in a press conference 😂😂 in Australia lucky to get a couple of sentences .. different situation in this instance .. like he said the top 10 Supercar drivers in Australia would probably finish in the top 10 spots on a NASCAR road race .. excellent track too ..

[@Torpey935]

Takes a kiwi to teach a field of americans how to race on the streets an use the whole steering wheel

[@Dazza_21]

Where are all the haters now that were saying he will end up in the wall?

[@bradbriggs5347]

I knew he could do it , take the money svg , you deserve it

[@kevinbacon8716]

I’m not sure who would say that. This track plays perfectly into a supercar drivers hand.

[@eclark9965]

Hey. Don’t take the arguments in your own head public. It’s weird

[@davidbarrett8058]

The GREATS are always HUMBLE.

[@sebfettel]

Great job congratulations

[@andrewlockwood6102]

Watch Trump come out and say "Cheyanne Von Gieselberg only won - because he cheated ... he's a chee-tah! American drivers are the best in the World - everyone knows that. There's never been a bigger cheater in Nascar than Chin vin Ginsberg. Its a disgrace really ... " 🤣🤣🤣 Aussie, Aussie, Aussie ...

[@shortshorts920]

TDS. Everything has to be about Trump. Do you talk about him when you take a shit to?

[@logawinner]

Keep politics out of this.

[@PeteChatteris]

You made me laugh for the first time in what has been the worst week of my entire life. Thankyou

[@andrewlockwood6102]

@@PeteChatteris No worries mate. Happy to oblige. We just sit back here in Australia, chuck the popcorn in the microwave and enjoy the show that is DT and the MAGA Fwits. And we are just SO grateful that there are a few Americans left that actually believe in the principles of justice, fairness and treating people with respect. Old Donny wouldn't know what justice was, even if it jumped up and bit him on his engorged orange face! 🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewlockwood6102]

@@logawinner Yeah, nah, let's. Politics is the game of life, so if you're still breathin ...

[@johnathanoliver1771]

Wow debut and beats all nascar svg has always been a great driver would love to see how he matches in oval race

[@joanneburford6364]

Message to Americans - look outside your circle, you might learn something 🤷‍♀️

[@lionelhutz3142]

True...but look at the engineering and design of that Chevy Camaro Supercar. And don't forget his American pit crew. There's a reason Chevy and Ford spanked Toyota in this street race.

[@nameless1873]

@@lionelhutz3142 Yes the car does help but He would have driven the same in that Toyota as well regardless

[@MelodyMan69]

AGREE..Its like playing Slot Cars vs Racing.

[@frenchonion4595]

Let's play military next thats America's true passion 😂....jk...

[@drphilgee6430]

​..well America has a dismal results in military conflicts if that's what u mean..

[@patrickw8711]

True talent SVG so proud of your achievements! He’s a legend in Supercars over here can’t wait to see where you go mate

[@MarkTurner-u8v]

I like the way you talk.

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

Project 91 being a success. Who will be next in the 91 at the GLEN

[@fitzwateraustralia59aus16]

Nobody. That was the 3rd race for the car for this yr

[@torekun]

Onya Gizz 🏁🏆🥳

[@alexanderwatson9983]

SVG FTW Honestly it sounds like the NASCAR guys are just too nice 😂😂

[@richardbeal4917]

NASCAR World Cup

[@glosstech1]

Do you yanks actually understand SVG is really a king on street circuts in V8 Supercars and our cars are specifically set up for hard arse street racing so id say he would struggle on the ovals.

[@blast3613]

The V8SC Series used to race at COTA in Texas once a year. There's some funny videos of the drivers "Out on the town". Cheers from West Aus.

[@huntnut8635]

Good kiwi boy!

[@TheIrkenSIR]

Thanks for sharing. It was an awesome result for Shane and the team. I can't say I am a huge fan of V8 Supercars, but these results are what motorsport is all about.

[@robclark5882]

Watch your on board ex clutch añd peteddle it and brake it was better and watch froñt cam the back cams was little bit blury cañt blame yòu 4that smoke them see how he did that 😢 goin i circle ya neva learn how 2 rìght not sure but i watch 3 hour on board and few seem think that just knew you as brake i seen that cos ya nz they didnt wonna see you win 🎉🎉🎉🎉 go you goodthing❤❤😂😂❤❤😂😅

[@giafoneozu9998]

wins, talks about leaving time on the table lmao! He could lap the field!^^

[@Champruby]

12:14 interesting it hear the difference between the nascars & the supercars

[@Robert-yo1tb]

Shane 2024, someone needs to buy his contract out and get him here now.

[@rynosraceroom66]

Well deserved ! Endurance race with V8's & UP Cars ?

[@collinstv1531]

Comeback anytime Shane. You’re one of us now 😂

[@ReelAZMatt]

Heck yeah!!!!!

[@DavidPola1961]

Bring back Holden

[@dmurphy1578]

This was amazing.

[@johnrobertson3866]

There ain't no speed limit were he's from well yes he can drive.

[@dickfitzwelliner2807]

I'm sure there's speed limits in NZ

[@logawinner]

He isn’t German

[@egyptology22]

What are you on about? Our speed limit is 110kph or 70mph for you

[@johnrobertson3866]

Just another spoiled rich kid

[@FlagTheRef]

He said they raced respectful and clean. Give it some time buddy.

[@carseyeadmire]

Don't worry, Gizzie's more than capable of dealing with it. From what I saw of the race highlights, he was leaving a bit on the table in the way of pace, probably due to still getting used to the car and driving on the other side.

[@stephenwilliams4583]

i hear you. It will be harder at Indy. But if they dont take him out he will hose them there too. He races much harder than that in supercars. he had another 6 tenths per lap available.

[@Recon6delta]

I find this hilarious he never really watched the sport but he beat everyone!! Makes nascar drivers look 👀 bad 😂! But apparently this guy is a diamond 💎 in the rough! He’s another Scott M from Indy Car !

[@cheddydoit0404]

What happens when asphalt stop being talent based. And was money based. SVG exposed the system

[@robertbaird4822]

As a Kiwi,i find nasscar bloody boring,an same with Indie,what do you get from ovals ,nothind oval racing is for dirt tracks speedway

[@PeteChatteris]

Obviously you need help

[@Saxdude1984]

As a Kiwi too, I'm not the biggest Nascar fan. Some of the driving is a bit average, I do not like the championship format (how the entire season is basically decided on the last race), the stage racing has definitely reduced the 'racing' aspect and overall tactics, and there's not enough non-oval tracks for me. Re Indycar: I believe that is the best racing series in the world. There are numerous on-track passes, and the series is very diverse in terms of tracks (road course, street course, and ovals), and there are a large number of drivers that can win in any race: it would be the most competitive series on earth at the moment. As for V8 Supercars: it's OK, the last few races seemed better re more passing, but it's still got a ways to go to fully improve.

[@foneco]

#Nascar needs to go woke ❤ #Republicans states are broke😂

[@shortshorts920]

🤡

[@boostedbilly7308]

Seems like a really nice guy

[@l1a146]

He actually is a really good guy. He is really genuine and open when he talks to the fans at supercar races. Very Humble and honest. My kids loved talking to him when they were younger and we went to racetracks. He would go out of his way to make them feel special. Pretty fierce competitor on track though. ;)

[@PeteChatteris]

Yeah he's a top bloke with a choice attitude

[@Constitutionalist76]

Congrats to Shane. I think what Jr said was on point. There is really no data or experience in this race, so this was as even a playing field as it could have been for Shane to have the right conditions to win. I'd sincerely like to see him run WG and Sonoma. I also would have loved to see prime Jeff Gordon run this race as well.

[@TheMrdhyde]

This dude will have a full time cup ride for next year.

[@TheMrdhyde]

He has a ride in V8 supercar next year so year after. V8 supercars are as close to Nascar cup cars more than any other racing car. Heavy cars with low down force, no abs or power brakes, no stability control or traction control, no power steering. Very close to the same cars.

[@deanrobinson2950]

Legend 👍🇦🇺😁

[@senorbart]

12:16 Shane should’ve said F*CK Kyle Busch!! 😂

[@dd-uj8jx]

Why

[@senorbart]

@@dd-uj8jx isn’t that what everyone says in NASCAR?

[@frenchonion4595]

Kyle's right though dudes got way more experience on roadcourse. Nascar only has a couple roadcourses all season

[@dd-uj8jx]

@@senorbart not no more Kyle is actually liked

[@katrinayoung410]

kyle is one of the guys that waved him past

[@allyearrounddeckspergolas9647]

Shane kicked ya arse...shane intimadates drivers...you will have trouble beating him..