Shane van Gisbergen is living out one of motorsport’s most remarkable modern fairytales—trading Supercars for NASCAR and thriving in a way few could have predicted. Following in the footsteps of fellow Aussie legend Marcos Ambrose, the Kiwi has carved out a stunning career on American soil.

His NASCAR journey began in electrifying fashion in 2023, when he stunned the racing world by winning on debut in a last-lap thriller on the streets of Chicago, driving Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 Camaro.

In 2024, van Gisbergen made the full-time leap to the U.S., competing in the Xfinity Series and leaving his Supercars legacy behind. By 2025, he had graduated to the Cup Series as a rookie—and wasted no time making history.

With victories at Mexico City, Sonoma, and a triumphant return to Chicago, van Gisbergen tied the record for most wins by a rookie in a single season. His rapid rise has prompted Trackhouse Racing to lock in the 36-year-old with a multi-year contract extension.

And for van Gisbergen, the feeling is mutual.

“Trackhouse Racing feels like home,” he said. “They gave me the chance to race in Chicago back in 2023. That was just a one-off deal, but everything that’s happened since is because Justin [Marks] took a chance on me. The entire team has made me feel welcome in this new chapter, and I’ve loved every minute of it. We’ve still got a lot of work ahead, but I couldn’t be happier.”

Trackhouse founder and owner Justin Marks is equally enthusiastic, calling van Gisbergen a generational talent.

“We’re witnessing the rise of a true superstar,” Marks said. “What Shane’s doing is incredibly difficult—he’s moved halfway across the world, adapted to a completely different style of racing, and at times, dominated. He’s one of the greatest talents I’ve ever seen.”

With his future now secured, van Gisbergen’s NASCAR story is far from over—and the next chapter promises to be just as thrilling.