TRACKHOUSE TEAM OWNER JUSTIN MARKS TALKS ABOUT SHANE VAN GISBERGEN WINNING THE CHICAGO STREET RACE

The Project 91 Car by Team Trackhouse was a vision of Justin Marks to put world class racer car drivers into a handful of NASCAR races each year. It's a part time effort by Trackhouse employees who also have other duties outside of the Project 91 car. Marks chatted with the media after the Chicago Street Course Race to talk about what it mean to win with Project 91 and how excited he is for SVG to get that win.

[@danzbjj]

never watched a nascar race, yet here i am watching a presser about a nascar race! (aussie)

[@Super-J10]

Lifelong NASCAR Fan here. The race was awesome to watch and we were rooting for Shane.

[@pagey007]

So many in NZ and Ozzy will now follow nascar in a big way , Total game changer , Shane is a superstar over here and this is massive , Some of us are changing over to nascars on our sims over here 🙂

[@robertthrasher9859]

Heat 5

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

yeah, we thought most of our NASCAR boys were top-notch until shane showed them up easily .krikey

[@donmacaskill5022]

The problem is 30 million people 1/2 way around the world won't help Nascar. Only a few corporate Nascar sponsors would be able to benefit from AU/NZ audience. Many current sponsorships are regional and don't follow the whole series. Menards sponsors a whole series and many cars but there is no Menards store in my area. Perhaps some secondary TV writes would be sold but most races take place between 3pm and 7pm eastern time Sunday . How many people will be watching between 6am and 12pm Monday morning?

[@alastairdow4400]

Back off Australia he's a 100% New Zealand.

[@Toucan432]

@@alastairdow4400 Chill the fuck out!!!

[@atmosfilmproductions]

KIWI here! Been covering motorsport for the last 10 years as a kid through to early adulthood. Huge fan of the drivers that represent our country on the world stage. Watching Liam Lawson go from open wheel to DTM and winning races to now jumping into Japan Super Formula and winning there has me gassed! AND NOW SHANE goes and does it in NASCAR and IM MELTING!!!! LETS GO SVG!! well done to all drivers representing their country and getting their country involved in the process.. How incredible these feats impact the sport and allow it to grow even further.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

KIWI here! Been covering motorsport for the last 60 years! These guys could not tie Denny Hulme's shoe lace's. LOL

[@chris8video]

Thanks for letting us have him here this weekend!!!!

[@peterschaefer2946]

as a aussie when i see a kiwi cross the pond my thought is how good is this guy going to be and SVG man hes the best.keep breading champs

[@fantasticmrnox]

First its Marcos Ambrose, now its SVG Love it!

[@iamthebroker]

Say Gday to Rusty for for me😉😎

[@DustyPeppers-ct1kq]

Proud to call Justin my brother in law. Whether it's Thanksgiving dinner in Georgia or a post race interview in Chicago, he's the same guy. Never speaks bad of anyone.

[@reginaldhall6871]

His team is definitely shaking up Nascar for the better

[@Batfink11]

Bring nascar to Bathurst once a year, it would be huge

[@MySteamChannel]

Aussie here...I love NASCAR , American V8s & the great folks of U.S.A. My Oz built classic cars are all powered by American V8s. The Chicago race was fantastic & I look forward to more of NASCAR + the type of racing we have enjoyed down under for many years. P.S Hope you all have a wonderful 4th July.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

Aussies are always 2-hours behind Kiwi's

[@fantasticmrnox]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp to be fair, western australia is 2-3 hours behind victoria, NSW and QLD

[@davidbryant6779]

What a great story …so glad our guys didn’t punt him off the track with the world watching

[@robertbaird4822]

They couldn't keep up with him,but don't get to cocky ,he can dish it out as well ,he doesn't mind a bit of banging around at times

[@MortonBartlett-yy3cn]

​@@robertbaird4822commonly called Paint exchange

[@fredfernald8016]

Huge congrats to Shane. Where the heck is Ambrose? That guy was a breath of fresh air for NASCAR. Wish him the best.

[@JoeVike]

He lives in Tasmania now. Still consults with a few supercar teams. His teenager daughter is a racer now and he manages her.

[@troyreynolds7943]

So thankful Trackhouse is with Chevy they are doing a great job all around. Very smart business decisions and talent evaluators

[@davemcelderry7086]

It all started with Bruce McLaren, Justin is a racer as was Bruce. I believe that somewhere he is smiling

[@raymond3803]

Trackhouse has exceeded the highest of expectations. Justin Marks is a visionary team owner who deserves and demands respect. SVG obviously has a better balance & feel for the car & throttle. SVG is committed back home through 2024. If Trackhouse puts SVG on the roval, and SVG goes 2 for 2 (which he could do) The wealthiest New Zealand international companies will back him stateside. So sought over, I doubt trackhouse could afford him.

[@marktahu2932]

Just watching SVG doing his laps - we could see his lines were different to the other guys and his braking was way later than the other guys, and for less time. So there will be learnings across the board - but it augurs well for the future.

[@stevenhastings1480]

I can't believe the room they gave him to pass under breaks he did it every corner

[@ae86rally]

@@stevenhastings1480 i just think they werent expecting it to happen or couldnt believe it could be done. He passes like that all the time so he knew what he was doing.

[@bindayirwin1523]

SVG...huge horsepower, yep ..low grip,yep... wet street circuit, yep....sweet as bro...

[@snapduke]

This is basically like Australian V8 Supercars in a Nascar series. Justin you are genius. This kind of racing is going to take off and not just USA fans.

[@iancremmins4727]

really great interview session, very calm and concise, expert questions, heart felt informational answers, everyone put shine on the team, i am impressed, congrats to Shane and Congrats to Nascar for taking it to the street

[@mikekatura6657]

All three cars now have wins awesome job trackhouse racing

[@GrantCC1000]

Yep, as an Aussie I watched because SVG was in it but great promotion for Chicago anyway, your city looked great, much better than we see of it in any of the crime movies!!

[@kittygoespurrrr]

Justin Mark's is the best thing to happen to NASCAR

[@dennispalmer6007]

This is not only a good thing for Trackhouse. It highlights nascar to the series that the visiting driver races regularly in and also gives American fans a glimpse at another form of racing. I’m certain that the fans that knew nothing of Supercars now have an interest in it.

[@gregmayo6987]

Love to see some Nascar drivers come to Australia and racing in the Bathurst 1000

[@MrWillt100]

Bruce McLaren was also a Kiwi he started formula 1 McLaren racing, Ivan Mauger World speedway champion to name but a few. Oh can't forget Scott Dixon.

[@nameless1873]

Now imagine how much better and faster Shane could be if they were allowed to cater to his dominant side and custom built a car for him with a right hand side steering wheel with stick shift on his left side? he would have been more beast and at the very least another couple of seconds faster. Not to mention he said it himself he ''left a lot on the table'' as he wasn't fully comfortable with the brake pedal set up as well as other aspects of the car he couldn't have as he would have wanted.

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

pikes peak special, right ?

[@dylanhaustein4589]

@@jerryeinstandig7996what r u talking about make sense dork?

[@raymond7451]

Soon well be watching NASCAR down under I hope . We have plenty who drive like SVG hes just the cream at the top . Watching him pick off the drivers , if you know V8s supercars you know he was coming . Awesome to see stock car racing getting truly global

[@markhormann]

As an Aussie it was great to see SVG win & the respect paid to him by the other drivers... yes he was in his 'street element' vs Nascar drivers first time, but he was also driving on the opposite side of the car & changing gear with his right hand (compared to RHD Australian cars)!

[@truthbehold8544]

With the Street races becoming more popular in nascar this will open up to more international viewers which would have found oval track quite boring . Good on you nascar for joining the rest of the world with more exciting street racing.

[@madcowmark7129]

SVG will be in Nascar next year if he wants. His 888 Redbull team owner said he will let Shane out of contract if he wishes to go to Nascar.

[@geraldthompson7749]

Justin Marks & Pittbull , You Guys Are Awesome & Keep Doing What You're Doing ... Trackhouse Making Things Happen 🏁🏁🏆🏆🏆🏆💰 💰 💰 💰 🤘✌️

[@ophirdog]

Shane a nice guy and he has won The Bathurst 1000.

[@96libertytt]

Was the mutual friend "The Dude" ?

[@Muzix2daEarz]

Need more race tracks in nascars svg is a beast

[@johnurbanski-zj2is]

How does it feel being a top tier nascar team

[@user-hs9qq1lk2h]

If NASCAR wants to survive going forward, they MUST do more of what they did like Chicago (street courses, road courses, dirt races, super speedway racing, etc) Round and round racing is BORING and falling in ratings race after race, year after year. Loved the race AND EXCITEMENT it was providing at Chicago street course and watching that race on TV. Lets do more! A 30+ years of auto racing fan (and some years as a driver) here.

[@tonybanke3560]

You need to know the sport to appreciate what oval racing is. They is a art to it and its a lot harder then you think. Try Iracing and complete.

[@markrowe-su3be]

I love nascar racing from the USA, and next year will be watching all on fox now. Shane is a gun and a lot to learn also… specially on ovals.. V8 Super car nut from down under.

[@rodbrown8306]

Shane needs something bigger, I hope he goes over asap, even doing some more cameo's for the mean time. I hope Justin has some ideas on possible future races for Shane penciled on his calendar. I hope to see him do an oval when they believe he's ready to go on that too! .....Congratulations to Trackhouse. you just shocked the racing world.

[@petermoody3526]

He's over there full time for season

[@Robert-yo1tb]

We want Shane now !!!!

[@johnnyrumley5622]

Congratulations to Darian (aka) Hogman,great guy.

[@jayfilmer2594]

As an Aussie, i was never interested in Nascar, but after this race, im always checking up on whats happening in the series.

[@andrewfoot2240]

Ooousssh the bro smashed it too much cuz

[@ylilycam]

Tell me NASCARs stocks didn't just jump overnight

[@donmacaskill5022]

I wonder how Justin Marks would feel if the 99 had finished in 2nd place?

[@donholmes4476]

LONG BEACH WOULD BE AWESOME IN 2024!!!🏁🏁

[@DewkChronic]

most teams dont focus on tracks that are not in playoffs and last 2 they focused on these races and did it.

[@ETRTriad]

Naacar has really peaked my interest. First at LeMans and now seeing an Aussie V8 boy coming over and racing. Love it and hopefully we'll see more coverage of it now, whether it's ovals or street racing.

[@robertbaird4822]

He's a kiwi who races in Australia,

[@ETRTriad]

@@robertbaird4822 yeah but the v8s are Australian and that was what I was referring to but taa.

[@cherylterry5084]

​@@ETRTriadnah he's a Kiwi mate edit your post show some god dam respect!

[@ETRTriad]

@@cherylterry5084 aussie V8 boy, what he races in. Stop being a gimp.

[@andrewfoot2240]

Hes from New Zealand not Australia

[@b2therad1212]

My dream is for nascar to race from Cleveland to Charlotte on interstate 77….. not sure how but it would be amazing

[@raymond7451]

wed love to see them race here at Bathurst on the mountain my American friend .

[@bwproctor]

Put him on an oval! I love to catch what I can of Supercars along with Formula 1 and Indy and seeing this project succeed really opens the doors to not only bringing other series champs but also spreading NASCAR more globally. Throw in the success at Le Mans this year and damn, what a year for NASCAR.

[@raymond7451]

hes not done your ovals , but he was a spintcar champion on the dirt . Nascar is gaining traction

[@Matt_Wilson01]

He was in his element on that course, will take him awhile to master the oval

[@stevendixon4723]

Go the gizz

[@MathewKarena-cq8mb]

DA MAN SVG

[@mrjohnjulius]

Just understand Shane will learn about TIT for TAT in NASCAR. He is pretty aggressive like Chastine

[@nevillebroadbent1601]

The tough gig for SVG will obviously be ovals. As was said kindly by his competitors he has way more street racing experience. That said SVG would be up for it

[@tonyowens2887]

If Dale Earnhardt had still be living and racing the outsider would not have won. Like that time he took Sam Ard out. After the race Sam asked Dale Sr why did you take me out. Earnhardt replied if I wasn't gonna win norther were you. Still miss and talking about number 3

[@leongt1954]

888 Racing SVG now races for have said the wont hold him to his end of 2024 contract if he wants to race in nascar next year

[@geoffreygibson8680]

They say it was first street race I presume when they raced at surfers paradise there was no points so it wasn't part of championship but that was a street course

[@Concerned_citizen_aus]

Think the T8 should fly you guys over!

[@tonybanke3560]

It was a big win for Nascar. Hated the Sat race. I thought Nascar screwed up Xfinity.

[@fantasticmrnox]

4 thumbs down, must be bubba wallace supporters

[@markgriffin4888]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ToaNationPvPNz]

Go the flying Kiwi

[@chevynz]

You won't find a better driver then Shane van Gisbergen

[@jamesyuille3178]

Justin Marks seems like a top guy.

[@antonioedwards7091]

Soild mahi gizz

[@matthewgapper9301]

To bad u can't watch nascar in nz

[@ProLiberate]

Kiwis get a room lol. 🎉

[@glenniekiwi]

Haha kiwi here, but yeah.....you must be an aussie......we love to see kiwis punching way above our weight......

[@hoodedshroom]

Americans are best in the world at everything! Until you put them up against someone from another country. 😅 SVG will carve up the series next season

[@marktiltins8845]

Like a cat playing with a mouse

[@mchristr]

I believe SVG would eventually do well on the ovals but it's a different animal. The Cup guys slide the cars at 150mph all race long and that takes a little bit of practice.

[@marktiltins8845]

@@mchristr and practice he has

[@paulbeasy7863]

He’s contracted to red bull holden team888 until November 2024, so he won’t be in a nascar next year. Unless some very big money will need to change a few different peoples hands

[@hoodedshroom]

The thing with SVG is I have known him since we raced in formula fords together, he's a demon there will be no stopping him

[@jackshafto9123]

Jimmie Johnson should take note from Justin Marks about being an owner. JJ only cares about himself and draining the resources of that company for his ego.

[@davidzettlemoyer8003]

They buy their wins

[@kennethprocak5176]

You think cities would think about the tourism economic kick that is available if government and people work together. But l don't believe in the F1 circus that's just putting money in a individuals pocket.

[@thecarjunkiesdreadx1373]

Its funny how all of the fast nascar racer were racing like complete rookies crashing and going to fast lol and got beat by a pro V8 Supercar driver hahaha go circuit endurance racers.

[@therobbinsnest45]

That's cool and everything, but that racist Brandon Johnson won't let it happen next year. Also, why does everyone keep calling it an event? Literally all that happened this weekend was racing.

[@nameless1873]

It was a Racing Event lol

[@razzaus1570]

Well the race sure was eventful.😂

[@therobbinsnest45]

@@nameless1873 or just a race? Trying to make it sound hip, like it's something it wasn't, isn't going to make people watch for more than five minutes

[@nameless1873]

@@therobbinsnest45 Your personal opinion wont change the definition of the very word ''event'' no matter how biased or how much of a hater you are.

[@Mr.Padgett]

Rip to the man who lost his life setting the track up………