Shane van Gisbergen, the three-time Australian Supercars champion, is poised to leverage his road course expertise at the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. After a challenging start to the season, including a 33rd-place finish at Daytona and a 23rd-place finish at Atlanta, van Gisbergen is eager to turn his fortunes around on a track that suits his skills. citeturn0search0
Since his NASCAR debut in 2023, van Gisbergen has demonstrated exceptional prowess on road courses, securing victories in both the Cup and Xfinity Series. Notably, he won the inaugural Cup Series race at the Chicago Street Course in 2023 and clinched three road course wins in the 2024 Xfinity Series. citeturn0search6
The upcoming race at COTA is particularly significant, as it marks the first road course event of the 2025 Cup Series season. The race will be contested over 95 laps on a 2.356-mile road course, offering van Gisbergen an opportunity to capitalize on his road racing experience. citeturn0search18
Van Gisbergen’s confidence is bolstered by his previous success at COTA, where he led the 2024 Xfinity Series race before a late-race incident. His familiarity with the track and its challenges positions him as a strong contender for a top finish. citeturn0search17
As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to COTA, all eyes will be on Shane van Gisbergen to see if he can convert his road course expertise into a much-needed strong performance, signaling a potential turnaround in his season.
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