CONWAY, SC (WBTW) -- This year marks the 75th anniversary for Darlington Raceway, and what better way to kick off the countdown to the Cook Out Southern 500 than with a driver who has not only found success throughout the season, but loves Darlington Raceway.

Shane Van Gisbergen visited Conway and the Coastal Carolina football team on Wednesday. After speaking with the media, SVG and the members of the Chanticleers' special team took turns kicking a rugby ball inside the new indoor practice facility.

Before he became a NASCAR driver, Gisbergen was a rugby player when he was younger. He spent time explaining to the Chants just how the game is played, while they explained to him how American football is played.

The Cook Out Southern 500 is just 11 days away, and SVG said Darlington Racewa

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