Shane van Gisbergen’s arrival in NASCAR has been nothing short of historic and disruptive for the status quo. After a dominant Supercars career in Australia, the Kiwi ace joined Trackhouse Racing and quickly racked up wins on NASCAR’s toughest road courses, from Chicago’s street circuit (where he won in his Cup debut) to Mexico City and Sonoma. By late 2025, van Gisbergen boasted a fourth Cup Series victory for the season at Watkins Glen and solidified his place as the winningest rookie in series history.

Central to Shane van Gisbergen’s meteoric success is the partnership he’s formed with Stephen Doran, his crew chief and strategist. As Trackhouse Racing’s technical leader, Doran’s career trajectory has shaped the fortunes of NASCAR’s new road course king. “As a team, it’s such a cool a

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