Shane van Gisbergen, the renowned Supercars driver, will participate in the NASCAR Truck with Niece Motorsports at Watkins Glen International on May 8. Van Gisbergen will drive the number 4 Chevrolet Silverado, alongside his teammate, Ross Chastain, a regular in the Cup Series.
With a track record that includes three Supercars championships and six Cup Series victories, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is the only championship where he has yet to achieve a win. His only previous appearance in this category was at IRP in 2023, where he finished in 19th position, marking his first race on an oval.
Shane has expressed his excitement for this opportunity, highlighting his previous experience at IRP as a memorable one. “I am very excited to be able to race with Niece Motorsports at Watkins Glen. My first truck race was amazing, and I’m happy to be back at one of my favorite tracks. We hope to have a good opportunity,” said the driver.
Niece Motorsports, which has nine victories in the Truck Series, has focused on adapting vehicles for road course racing, as they have never managed to win on a road course. Cody Efaw, president of the team, explained that Van Gisbergen’s skill on road courses makes him an ideal candidate for this race.
The team’s new approach includes the construction of trucks specifically for road courses, and with Van Gisbergen and Chastain, who are proven winners, they are confident that they will have a good chance to compete for victory.
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