Fast learner: Is Shane van Gisbergen the next big thing in NASCAR?

Shane van Gisbergen has captured the attention of NASCAR fans everywhere since he scored a major win in his Cup Series debut on the Chicago street course last July.
Now, after just two Xfinity Series starts, the V8 Supercars champion has shown he's up to the challenge of oval racing in America. Just how much better will he get as the year goes on? In this clip from PRN's Fast Talk, Doug Rice, Kyle Petty, Brad Gillie and Alexis Erickson recap SVG's third-place finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway and whether his speedway prowess will lead to bigger things in 2024.
Brad Gillie covered SVG's race at Atlanta and tells us what he heard from the team's radio communication and how quickly Shane van Gisbergen is picking up on oval racing and how much he has learned in just two oval starts in 2024. #NASCAR
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[@Andrew-oz8ud]

In 2021 Shane broke his collar bone just before the season started and with practically one arm beat the entire field. He won the first 6 races of the season!!! Shane is possibly the most adaptive driver on the planet. I could literally see him getting better lap by lap. Trust me he will bank every bit of info and learn how every driver reacts. It won't be long before he starts running up front. Definitely by mid season.

[@JasonHartley-fc3xv]

Was impressive to watch him come from 17th on the grid to winning that race busted up and when they all pretty much thought he would do maybe a few laps at best in practice then sit out the weekend only to find out when getting checked out before the race that the doc,s only just noticed he also had broken ribs the bloody machine, he usaly at his best when people count him out or he,s up against it🇳🇿💪

[@Andrew-oz8ud]

Yeah I forgot about the cracked ribs the doctors missed ​@JasonHartley-fc3xv

[@timothyengland3]

Yes, Shane is definitely focused on driving to drive through that type of pain ,,, remembering back then the cars had the adjustable sway bars too,,,, no where to hide from the pain,,,, however if you look at his driving different types of vehicles,,,, look at the recent rally stuff,,,, he can drive anything

[@johnhamer8667]

Not to mention 3 broken ribs

[@F1NATIK]

And at the NZGP I think that same year. driving an open wheeler for i think his first time. he accidentally set the fire extinguisher off in his car and had to start from pit lane dead last. He made his way through the field and won with a few laps to spare. the bloke just picks up any form of motorsport so fast. just takes in all the info he can.

[@Cappuccino1992]

As an Aussie. You're correct more and more are now watching Nascar to see his progress. Let's not forget Shane is actually a Kiwi. So not only are the Australian's watching but so are the New Zealander's to see his progress. I know I'm keen to see how he adapts to ovals.

[@TrippyTechnologyMusic]

straight up i couldnt give two shits about nascar till now lol

[@deangarden3816]

Great comment mate,l’m a kiwi and proud we’re making the Aussies proud too

[@Cappuccino1992]

@@deangarden3816 there has always been great kiwi talent in the V8 Supercars. Also started watching Indy more often to see Scotty's progress.

[@allyearrounddeckspergolas9647]

Aussie aussie aussie.. so agree

[@krismaitland7885]

Loving seeing Aussies backing him to,I'm kiwi and loved watching brock,bowe,ingall,lowndes and wincup,leaving the bullshit out and just watching good racing 👌👌

[@hoodedshroom]

As a Kiwi and knowing Shane since he was 16 years old racing formula Ford's, I can say you haven't seen nothing yet. Every class he races in he is a top dog, rally, dirt track, open wheelers, rally, supercars, le mans everything he excelled at. You Americans are in for a treat 😊

[@mintoxace5571]

You’ve already got hundreds of thousands of fans in Australia and New Zealand watching because of Shane. In fact, the XFinity series is now broadcast live in both of those countries because of his success in Chicago and now racing there full time. As far as his success goes, I honestly think he’s not even really pushing on ovals yet, he’s just biding his time and learning. Once he feels comfortable then we’ll get to see how good he is. He did the same in the Chicago race - bided his time learning the car and track and when it was time to go he went through the pack like a dose of salts. 😂

[@GoPRNLive]

That’s amazing to hear! Welcome to NASCAR if you’re a new fan - we are certain Shane’s going to win his fair share of races here in the U.S.

[@michaelcrane2475]

I noticed early in the race when he was running up front, things were starting to look dicey so he bailed out to avoid a wreck. I was keen to see how he would go later in the race in heavy traffic. 3rd place answered my question. If you want to see The Shane we know go back a few years and watch him dicing with his old boss, Jamie Whincup and Scott McLaughlin in v8 Supercars. The guy can drive!

[@robertryan7204]

He unlike many US Drivers has done a lot of different types of racing including Rally cars. He has done about 6 oval races all up two on dirt the rest ARCA and Infinity. Emphasis should be fans in Australia and NZ are following the athlete not the sport. This was born put when Marcos left NASCAR interest died in Australia. That said I think they should run WOO or High Limit on the many small clay ovals in the UK and general European tracks. A real opportunity missed for US Autosport🎉😂

[@mintoxace5571]

@@GoPRNLive I used to watch a fair bit of nascar back in the Marcus Ambrose days, but the Chicago race and the next Gen car has brought me back to the series and I’ve watched almost every race since. Kudos to NASCAR for what they’ve done to make the racing interesting by racing all types of tracks and surfaces, and for bringing in big name international drivers too. 😊👍

[@MrRhino10]

Im aussie and have kept eye on nascar for 25 years. Supercars him and Scott McLaughlin are very talented. Gizzy will clean up once he gets a hold of the car

[@charlesarmstrong8206]

We are watching and supporting SVG… go mate , now we are watching Nascsr too👍👍

[@dallasfrost1996]

Proud to be New Zealander! Shane representing Kiwi racing talent at its finest 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@sarahholliday8088]

Well I'm Aussie, followed SVG in Supercars. Used to keep an eye on Ambrose in the day, but certainly now following your series now with SVG racing. Same in IndyCars following Scott McLaughlin.

[@Southernman980]

I'm new to Nascar because of SVG. Love it! SVG is a special driver, he won the NZ Grand Prix without running in the series and he came from last! He can drive anything.

[@ZLAKLR20B]

What you guys need to remember, SVG is a Kiwi (hes from NZ) and its the kiwi fans first who are supporting him, Aussie a close second :)

[@johnjackman7622]

Everyone knows NZ is another state of Australia.😂 We love you Kiwis.

[@Mexxx65]

All 10 of you great!!!!

[@markelliott6112]

@@johnjackman7622 We love you aussies brother.

[@ZLAKLR20B]

@@Mexxx65 hahahhaa well done, great work

[@zed-acservices]

He is actually south african

[@danielsinclair5328]

Just another kiwi thats never watched Nascar up until this year. Thank you SVG for bringing this into my life! He will win a round or 2 this season, may not be many but he will win #97🤘🇳🇿🥝

[@rodbrown8306]

He's not arrogant in the least, wants to know and learn, has a respect for the type of racing that's different to that circuit and road racing which made him a star in Australia. He's a natural at whatever he's driven from supercars to rally and drifting. I hope he becomes a favorite. Learning about it myself is fun.

[@Mexxx65]

Theres is nothing new to learn for SVG here. Its a step backwards for him. I mean its far too easy for him, racing around in circles, he'll get bored of it.

[@432htz3]

@@Mexxx65 Kiwi svg fan here. There is a S**T load to learn and he knows it. He isnt going to push hard at this stage. These cars are twitchy as hell on ovals and drafting while driving on the limit of the tyres ability to hold on, on a banked speedway is not easy. I like where you are going with your comments though. 😉👍 People need to just chill and enjoy his journey. He hasn't won anything yet other than Chicago. One more season after this one will be the true indicator of where he is at.

[@Pma16]

SVG is an absolute beast behind any wheel, soon he'll be running at the front, and be headlining all major news articles, the NASCAR World are in for a treat, Go Gizzy! Supporting all the way from home (Aotearoa New Zealand)🇳🇿

[@neilrowe119]

I love the commentators when he drove his supercar full speed of the track onto wet grass both sides to cool the tyres😂 they were amazed and shocked at the risk at the same time. Was so Shane

[@tinkertable1977]

SVG is the real deal. So calm, so calculated, so talented. He’ll make it in NASCAR.

[@jonathan_toole]

Shane has gotten me interested in Nascar. I happened to be watching his first Nascar win at the Chicago street race with my dad and hearing how he came from supercars to Nascar got my attention. After watching some of his previous supercar races, he definitely looks like a very collected driver. I've been so interested in his progress as an Xfinity driver, it's awesome to watch.

[@jamesreardon8585]

Watching from Darwin Australia right now ...Go SVG!!!

[@iankinnell5643]

As a Kiwi im now tuning into Nascar

[@64thchopshop]

Hopefully it becomes a main channel on sky sports again

[@iankinnell5643]

@@64thchopshop it's on threenow tv3 streaming service

[@paulnz4057]

@@64thchopshop Sorry but I hope Sky Sports has nothing to do with it. Here in NZ anyway otherwise we will have to start paying to watch NASCAR

[@64thchopshop]

@paulnz4057 seems we have to pay to watch 95% of sports now anyway otherwise where are you watching indy car &most rugby games or any other sports etc if you do

[@mattcardarelli]

SVG in xfinity means I’m glued to every race on Saturday . NASCAR is on the up with this living legend involved in the mix.

[@JFLY78]

Being a NASCAR fan in NZ has been pretty tough over the years, not a lot of people understand the intricacies of the sport (even amongst motorsport enthusiasts) and could be quite condescending when you mention you are a fan (aLl tHeY dO iS gO lEfT!, etc...) with Shane being in the Xfinity series I think a lot more kiwis will start watching and realise how great the racing really is! Currently I support William Byron (having been a Jeff Gordon fan) but as soon as SVG cracks the Cup Series (in the very near future!) I will be shifting my allegiance! #flykiwifly

[@larryscarr7611]

As a kiwi living in Australia and watching Shane’s incredible racing career for many years, he will no doubt bring a whole new audience to NASCAR here down under 🇳🇿🇦🇺

[@dommonte3507]

aussie here, love seeing the progress of SVG, started following your sport thanks to Shane,

[@rodneypurbrick7899]

As an Aussie, I have always watched Nascar. Love the close racing and the lottery finishes can be at times. So great to see Shano getting to grips with the ovals. You'll see something very special once he gets back on road courses.

[@bryanlong4920]

As a Kiwi that has never watched Nascar, I am now interested so yes, Shane is bringing you a whole new country of watchers.

[@gazeral8136]

Don't forget he's a New Zealander and he's bringing the New Zealanders to the sport as well. Gooooo SVG

[@paulp1450]

Oops, sorry little brother, you are correct.... 😉😉

[@davidgallwey7360]

Now you’ve got SVG, you now have another pair of eyes from Australia watching your racing. Good luck to SVG for the year ahead.

[@Monty-in-gumboots]

I am only one motorsport fan from NZ but I would not be watching NASCAR if The Gis was not in it. I am also learning the more I watch how fantastic and enjoyable stockcar racing actually is.

[@Mexxx65]

Turning left for lap after lap, trying to avoid a pileup, only to be involved and taken out of the race by someone else's pile-up. Racing? Enjoyable racing? ...cars sound fast and that's about it........Its just an over-hyped Speedway race, where all the people/fans go to watch the rolls and pile-ups, not the racing....I just saved you hours and hours from your life! Continue to watch proper motor racing, and just check the Nascar race results after the race is over.....yes akin to Horse racing. The races are a total bore fest, pile-up after pile-up, yellow flag after yellow flag. Most races finishing under a Yellow flag.....and you call that motor racing?

[@Cynthesis21]

@@Mexxx65 Everything you just said is incorrect. But continue to live in that privately defined reality of yours. Go talk to people who have actually raced on circuits and ovals. See what they tell you about ovals. You have no experience, so you are unable to see the technical aspects of it.

[@Mexxx65]

@True I have not driven a Nascar race car, nor competed in any American Nascar series. I have spent many hours on sims, racing, racing Nascar and done quite a few full length 200 Daytona sim races. I think I have a pretty good grasp of the sport and what its all about and its subtleties. It's a fun smash up derby in sim racing, and its a fun smash up derby in real Nascar racing. I stand by my original comment.

[@girlsblouse7866]

@@Cynthesis21 It may not be rocket surgery, it's more like a Religion. An extremely lucrative religion. And it attracts the best of the best in USA. it's like Top Fuel Rail, until you see it live, you've no idea, not a godamn clue on what Elite motor racing is. Full noise, no BS racing, like F1 was once. Now, there's a pass free snooze fest! Especially Live. Just do them both once, then start squarkin'.

[@alpeach9480]

@@Mexxx65 For a non-fan you must watch a lot of it to such an avid critic !!

[@gordonagent7037]

You blokes are right on the money, I’m a big supercar fan but SVG is my man and me and a great number of my mates are now watching your American NASCAR series because he’s in in……go you bloody little ripper

[@cindyobrien1097]

New Australian Nascar fan here as well. Love watching SVG's progress and enjoying learning more about the different skills required to be a successful player in the Nascar series. Bring it on.

[@christopherbarclay7482]

Shane has raced open wheel , rally , drifting , dirt track , Supercars and any form of motorsport he can strap himself into . He learns very quickly how to race faster each lap . We in Australia have our Superhero driver called Peter Brock and Shane is as good a driver or maybe even better . 2021 season was a show of strength driving with one arm literally as he had broken his collarbone just weeks b4 the season started . He won the first 6 races .

[@petermiddo]

Yet another Aussie here. SVG has a racing brain. Some people visualize Maths in their brain. Some people see their world through their art. I can look at an off road challenge and just, without being to explain it, see the right line for my vehicle. SVG just computes differently. Differently to us mere mortals, but different to many racing drivers in many disciplines. He picked up rallying in the Australian Rally Championship ion an instant. He has done GT racing on the international stage. He just has that racing brain. His success is surprising to anyone, except to those of us who have seen him race before.

[@alpeach9480]

Right on Peter. That's a perfect description of SVG !!

[@iancharles9]

I've watched NASCAR for years in Australia, the Ambrose years were good and currently I follow Reddick in the cup, never really watched much of the xfinity but with SVG now in it I will be. I'm guessing there will be many more Aussies doing so too and hopefully his move up to the cup series later. It's a win for NASCAR for sure.

[@poxyute2037]

Im a Kiwi/massive SVG fan.. Its a bit of a kiwi trait to not get to far ahead of yourself with things and im really trying to not get to excited about SVG...yet. But man its looking like he's going to do good in NASCAR! Will be watching every race he's in. LFG SVG

[@ThatsHekkaz]

Let's go SVG! It's awesome as an Aussie fan to see him do well and hear you report on it.

[@BoldRam]

SVG hasn't gone there for a holiday. He's there to learn and win. The man is so competitive and once he gets his head round the drafting, he'll dominate top 5 talk every race.

[@muntedmonk3884]

🇦🇺Great to hear that Shane is being recognised already in the USA, especially in some high level series that most drivers here in Australia would normally only dream about getting a start in. I personally followed Shane’s rise in our premier V8 Supercar series over here and when he took off to race in the USA I must admit it seemed like another great driver had been lured by the big time, but for me I always knew Shane was something special. I was a big fan of Marcus Ambrose when he dominated V8 Supercar race after race here but when he decided to try on NASCAR it seemed like a great challenge but as you’ve seen he hasn’t really risen to any great heights. On the other hand, I’ll back your question on whether SVG can be the next big thing in NASCAR as he appears to be one of those once in a generation talents that can get in pretty much any race car and not only learn quickly but is prepared to listen and do what ever it takes. He’s a natural talent and unique in his ability to understand race circuits, car dynamics and the ability to read what others are doing. I think you guys have only just seen the tip of Shane’s iceberg and my call even at this very early stage is that if he can stay fit and focused he’ll become one of the greatest you’ve ever seen, and you guys raised a great point in it could be hugely beneficial for Motorsport in general on the world stage as we head into a whole new era of motor racing. Love your channel guys 😎🇦🇺🏁

[@alpeach9480]

Nothing munted about about you, Bro, you're right on point !!

[@matttreacy279]

You guys are in for a master class. Shane's brain operates on another level inside the car. Every micro second, he is absorbing and processing vast amounts of data about the car, the race, his opposition, the track, the conditions... He then uses that information to make incremental changes to his driving style as the race progresses. He has the ability to feel the most subtle changes in his car's performance, and adapt accordingly. Don't be surprised to see him fighting for the championship THIS YEAR.

[@alpeach9480]

There are not many drivers anywhere, in any class, who have the racing intellect of SVG !!,

[@KevinWilliams-mc4qx]

As a kiwi I knew nothing about NASCAR until SVG and the Netflix series. Now I love it...

[@RhythmicEye]

SVG just getting the tires up to temp

[@ladybofbosham5754]

SVG is arguably the most adaptive racer the world has ever seen. Not said lightly. He has driven in multiple categories in so many different cars. With amazing results in all. Watch out America your next. 😃 😊 😀

[@alistairmills7608]

I've been watching SVG for @15 years and Yes he is the guy who will do it all.

[@alpeach9480]

Hey Alistair. Me too, and HELL YEAH !!

[@mrb9642]

If you are just finding SVG, you are late to the game. SVG is a real talent and has been setting the bar high in GT cars, super cars and anything else he drives. The guy is a generational talent.

[@Mexxx65]

Nascar will be his...undoing

[@5lipperysausage]

I'm a kiwi and I'm watching more NASCAR than ever. Great to see SVG going well and excited for COTA!

[@crazyhorse2995]

Same. Give em a taste of KIWI.👍😊

[@l1a146]

The guys a wheelman. When he wasnt racing Supercars, He was in a Rally Car and even grabbed a podium at the World Championship round, when hes not doing that he's jumping into a Sprintcar on Dirt ovals, then he goes and wins the NZ grand prix in an open wheeler that was 3 sizes too small for him. Then goes off to various 24 hour races around the world. For giggleson his weekends off he goes drift racing or is on quads. He likes to keep testing himself in different disciplines. He will work away at something new like a dog with a bone until hes happy with himself. Hes not arrogant and doesnt go around big noting himself and admits hes on a steep learning curve. But Hes happy to learn, absorb things, self criticise when need be and be patient. Hes going to go ok. At some point the bubble is going to burst and he will have a rough weekend. But he will absolutely dissect and analyze it and He wont make that same mistake again.

[@allanjelms4879]

Hey there, we love SVG here in Australia and it’s great to see him doing well; but another one of our Aussie favourites was Marcos Ambrose, and he was an ok driver over there too…

[@paythepiper6283]

As an Aussie it pains me to praise a Kiwi, but SVG can drive the wheels off anything with four tyres. Buckle up NASCAR

[@aaronsergeant5450]

You have my respect.

[@terrymoore3024]

As kiwi it makes me smile when you say it pains you to have to praise a kiwi, I know what you mean, when I have to praise an Aussie, but we do it because appreciate skill and talent, mind you I don’t advertise my praise of Aussies verbally when amongst fellow kiwis lol

[@paythepiper6283]

@@terrymoore3024 Cheers my brother from a different mother. lol

[@MurraydeLues]

Kyle. Shane is a Kiwi, so there are a lot of fans in NZ not just in the West Island of NZ

[@paulp1450]

Hey, enough of that sort of talk..... LOL.

[@chrisforsberg7328]

Gizzy is on a steep learning curve especially racing on the left hand side on a banked circuit. It will take him time to get his head around all the changes but he is a good driver and will adapt quicker than most people think. It won't be until the 2025 season before we see Gizzy making a big move in Nascar Xfinity Series.

[@alpeach9480]

Hey Chris. Jeez man, 2025 got here early. ( Portland !!)

[@alpeach9480]

Jeez Chris, 2025 got here early !! ( Portland !! )

[@AussiePeter]

I’m an Aussie and only watching nascar because of Shane.

[@peterdodd5425]

He's a legend hear in Australia 🦘🦘

[@dallasfrost1996]

Proud to be New Zealander! Shane representing Kiwi racing talent at its finest 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@warrenwiechern345]

S.V.G HIS TALENT, SKILL , PERSONALITY, A GENUINE ALL ROUND GREAT GUY.

[@pauldunn37]

I'd like to see a few Nascar drivers make their way to Australia and race at a few circuits. Phillip Island and Bathurst would be very interesting.

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

As an Aussie, Ive vaguely followed NASCAR over the years. Having SVG in the mix is more of reason to get involved and pay more attention to the sport.

[@cqwt6103]

As an Aussie it was Marcus Ambrose that got me interested in NASCAR. We were able to watch his races on Australian tv When his career ended the tv coverage ended. There my interest in NASCAR ended. SVG having a crack has me interested again. I think Australian tv will get interested once more if and when Shane goes to Cup cars

[@exF3-86]

SVG is a talent monster. That guy has the ability and talent to drive the wheels off anything, and the attitude to do it- so long as he fits in it. His only problem is his size so open wheelers are out. Yes he won the NZ GP, but he didn't fit in a generous car very well. But his interest and therefore desire is up with NASCAR so stand back- and watch.

[@epic_joker_specgaming4348]

SVG is the real deal. I have followed him since he started his supercar career in AUS. give him a semi competitive car and watch the magic happen. anything he sits in he can adapt to and find time

[@alexmartin9951]

Bathurst round for Nascar 2025!!!

[@GoPRNLive]

Sign us up!

[@robertryan7204]

No, NASCAR is staying in the US with a Cup race in Canada

[@matthewallen5399]

Double header, Bathurst and "Boost Mobile Thunderdome" would be cool.

[@alpeach9480]

Brilliant !! Imagine the ' wrecks' over the top then !! McPhillemy, Skyline, The Dipper. And Conrods all over the track !! As ' GoPRNLive ' says, ' BRING IT ON ' !!

[@mixxxer]

Only a few weeks ago I finished watching the nascar series on Netflix, and now I’m here to stay and support our boy SVG ❤❤❤❤😊

[@fbvilela]

I'm an Australian... watching closely what happens with SVG! let's go!

[@chrishyne6624]

Give it a few years and Shane will be one of the best Drivers in NASCAR 👍🏼

[@mackydog99]

Gonna be seeing a lot more of this guy in the near future!

[@arffadailey8055]

We Aussie know you never underestimate the Kiwis .We have been fighting with & against them for more than 100 years. During WW 2 on the island of Crete the Germans thought is would be walk over until they came across the Kiwis at the Battle of 42snd street .Kiwis love a challenge & get stuck in.

[@MrBrenos]

As an Aussie. Marcus Ambrose got me into nascar.

[@tonystewart7287]

SVG can wheel anything, V8 Supercars champ, has won the NZ GP in a single seater, rally, NASCAR, etc after Chicago they were saying but he’d be no good on an Oval, well it’s going pretty good for a rookie so far..and we’ll get a lot better quickly

[@iankinnell5643]

He also was 2nd kiwi home in the WRC NZ when he was 12th overall I think SVG would also do well if he ever does MotoGP or SBK

[@Woodsy3211]

The guy has a racing brain on the level of Kyle Larson. I firmly believe given the right tools he can be fast in anything.

[@spankyhunter]

SVG learns fast. doesnt matter what side of the car he's on. you dont know what you're in for. 1 or 2 years & a good team. look out

[@jsh4bt]

Im watching nascar because of SVG

[@ajvh495]

I've made NASCAR SVG races priority over Supercars....I'm starting to enjoy watching NASCAR!! Don't forget, he's from NZ (Kiwi) and second home is Australia. 🙂

[@mariebates5968]

For those commentators that were unaware, he is actually a Kiwi, so all of New Zealand is watching him too

[@matthewallen5399]

Pretty sure SVG had a bad meal before IRP truck race and was sick all morning before the Indy Cup race, he didn't complain about, just went to work.

[@mickd8188]

Yeah he was pretty bad shape before that Indy cup race..

[@mintoxace5571]

He also had a sticking throttle that stopped him getting off the corners properly and was shredding his tires.

[@davidburne9477]

Always easier on his tyres than his immediate competitors in Australian V8 Supercars, and also a little easier on fuel, which probably helped the rise on the weekend from 11th with a few laps to go to 3rd when other top 10 runners were running out of gas. He can drive the wheels off anything he jumps in, so that adaptability will serve him well.

[@alpeach9480]

Another Scott Dixon, when it comes to fuel and tyres !!,

[@runforrestrun1965]

We knew he was good in NZ, then the aussies saw how good he is, now the US. Go Shane.!

[@Woopass90]

Aussie here so we are interested.

[@toddrohrlach8336]

He is a racer flat out. Once he gets the feel for the oval which he will, look out. He will be right at the front on street tracks. He is a good dude the fans will like him.

[@mrrsvisuals1596]

SVG showing what the Kiwis and Aussies are made of 🔥🔥

[@rynosraceroom66]

Great command this past wknd !

[@Stipiggy]

You might not know this, but he is very good in a rally car as well, I would say if he enters the American rally series he would win the championship first year.

[@AW-pz3qc]

And don't forget he's no slouch in a Sprintcar either!!

[@alansmith7158]

Another kiwi here, I will be watching every SVG race.

[@ChristopherWHerbert]

The Supercars team was getting ready for a practice and qualifying session during the time Shane van Gisbergen was in the NASCAR race. So the Supercars team members were not required for pit stops etc

[@alpeach9480]

Remind us then, what were they doing ?,

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

This guy is going to be big.

[@donbrashsux]

Shane and the 2 Scottie’s 💪💪

[@MurphysLawNZ]

SVG is the nost adaptable driver on the planet. The fact he won supercars in 2016 and the Blancpan Endurence championship in europe in the same year. The fact he has been on the podium of WRC2, the xfinity seriers of the rally world. Hes won in sprintcars, got good results in drifting, is stupidly fast in sim racing. Its of zero surprise he is doing this in nascar. Maybe doing this well this soon but still. Now SVG is not the type of personality who can transcend the sport itself, hes not the type whos going to pull no racing fans into racing. What he is, hes the driver who can pull Supercars fans, Sportscar fans, indycar fans into watching nascar. Those who already love the sport but not nascar and getting them to watch

[@user-bg9sg8cm3s]

SVG America will come to love like we do

[@nomadman5288]

It'll be interestingto see how he does at the next few tracks. There's some variety and they're tracks that are much more "normal" for the series. If you can't run well at tracks like Vegas or Phoenix, you can't win titles in this sport. It's that simple. It's his first time there, so I don't expect top 5s, but if he can run around 15th all day and show a improvement throughout the race, that'll be a great sign. Remember that the last driver to really come from another series like this and have success was Tony Stewart who had oval experience, but he didn't win in Xfinity early and it took him about 2/3 of his first Cup season to get a win. I bring up up because although they drove different cars, I feel like that's more the caliber of driver SVG should be compared to, considering his experience in different cars and the success he's had up to this point.

[@crazyhorse2995]

Notice Kyle Larson running xfinity COTA n Chicago. He also varies his classes,would love t see em both head t head,either rivals or friends. Lets go.😊

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Kia kaha Gizzy. 😎👊💪🙏

[@gladiator19601]

Yes I think that now that we have another Aussie/ Kiwi in NASCAR there will be more fans joining to see NASCAR I have been a NASCAR fan for decades and now having the Xfinity series back on our screens again ( we used to have Truck, Xfinity & Cup) but after Marcus Ambrose left and came home we lost all NASCAR for a couple of years sadly, but have had the Cup series back for a few years and now we have Xfinity back on our screens and SVG will bring more fans to NASCAR no doubt

[@alpeach9480]

What's an Aussie / Kiwi ? If you must go down that route, Shane is a Dutch / Kiwi !

[@simonfleming886]

For all the passionate Kiwis who watch...... please please please stop referring to SVG as being Australian. That's like getting Americans and Canadians mixed up. It evokes a passionate retort😮

[@bigbarracreekaussie3449]

Get used to him.. this guy is an awesome racecar driver, as you begin to understand him you will see, competitive with sensibility . Tell you straight he is a an absolute master winner..

[@maxfish4770]

He's a proper racer, look out when has laps under his belt

[@billdaniel8310]

In an interview SVG gave after he finished 3rd, he said he needs to learn the names of the drivers around him, who he can trust and who he needs to keep away from.

[@jaxonjaxoff3291]

I don’t know. Ambrose’s biggest Achilles heel was Mike and a Half tracks, he was a god at Road Courses, good at Speedways, and criminally underrated at Short Tracks. If SVG can figure out the cookie cutters, he’ll be fine.

[@myrx2]

He wasn't a 3rd place car?? Obviously old mate didnt like the fact svg got a podium on only his second race. If all the other cars were better than they should have had a better fuel strategy!

[@Lowlife-jc8us]

Half the field was dumb

[@deangarden3816]

He is transcendent!

[@richlounder2465]

SVG is super motivated, he is going to blow your brain!

[@aidanchatfield]

Australian or New Zealand Nascar Race?

[@marktwain1005]

Here from Australia, can you please make a video explaining this sport for someone who has no idea, im trying to watch your races but am not really catching on to how it all works.

[@TheSaturnV]

Well it has evolved quite a bit over the past 10 years or so to a place where many of us old school fans do not like. The stage racing is idiotic and is purely a ploy to falsely manufacture closer racing. NASCAR is so terrified of putting on snooze fest races that they put on snooze fest races. The laps are divided up into say 60 or so lap stages where they throw the yellow and wad the entire field back together. Most all the fuel mileage strategy of the past is non existent and the endurance aspect of the sport has been mostly erased too. One interesting thing left in NASCAR is the variety of tracks they go to. Giant superspeedways one week, half mile fender banging short track the next, and then a road course the week after that. Probably still doesn't tell you much, but that's a basic rundown. Here's a few tracks you do not want to miss: Bristol, Dover, Martinsville, Charlotte, COTA and probably the Chicago street race again where your boy is likely to be a monster all over again.

[@penguin8711]

Hey I like SVG, but he had enough fuel to finish.. and you guys go Bananas in love.

[@Mexxx65]

As I've said here above, schools still out on SVG in Nascar until he starts winning races in the Cup series.

[@mintoxace5571]

He was in eighth, and he had fuel, because his team made the right strategy to come and pit and get some more fuel, just like every other team had the opportunity to do so, but not every team did. First start that shows that he had speed, because it was just in the top 10, and he has the smarts to listen to his crew chief. When they tell him he should come in for a dash of fuel. Then had to speed to get around the guy that was in front of him after the others dropped out in a dash for the Line and he got third. You can make as many excuses as you want, but it won’t change the fact that he still got third.

[@robertryan7204]

For NASCAR it is the Driver the fans follow. When Marcos Ambrose was racing many Ausdies follows him. When hevleft interest in NASCAR collapsed in Australia

[@64thchopshop]

Bringing your sport to 2 countries New Zealand where SVG is from and Australia where he raced the same as Marcos Ambrose did with Australia v8s & Nascar SVG will get to the top of Nascar may not be this year or next but it will happen

[@ernie3832]

And what these people failed to mention was he had NO practice at Atlanta. His first lap was in qualifying.

[@brookfredericks1984]

There's not that many drivers who can say they beat him, at least not consistently, Scotty Mac may be one exception.... Both the Kiwi lads can pedal a racecar.