Shane van Gisbergen has done the impossible. Once, the Kiwi racer was a relatively unknown entity, but then he managed to secure a win in his very first Cup Series race at the Chicago Street course. From that point on, the Trackhouse Racing star has only gone from strength to strength, securing as many as four wins in his rookie campaign at the highest level. But NASCAR isn’t solely about the road courses, and with the 2025 playoffs officially underway, his limitations on oval tracks may prove to be a stumbling block.

The real test begins during the business end of the season. And, it looks like the old-school NASCAR fans know how it is.

One Lucky Dog on Track subscriber has put it perfectly, saying, “ He is only a rookie, he’s done well to get to where he is. If he doesn’t progress th

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