“He’s way, way, way better than us at the road course stuff — and he’s got his own technique, you can call it.” Kyle Larson, the 2021 Cup Series champion, said these words about his Kiwi rival ahead of the Sonoma race weekend. By then, Shane van Gisbergen had picked up two road course race wins this season. However, two more followed in Sonoma and then last weekend in Watkins Glen. Now, Larson’s Hendrick Motorsports teammate is floored.

William Byron has been riding a fever pitch of glory himself this season. He racked up his season’s second victory at Iowa Speedway, snatching back the 1st rank on the championship standings from Chase Elliott. While dominating in points, however, Byron cannot help but admire the sheer skill of SVG.

William Byron marvels at SVG’s understanding

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