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Shane van Gisbergen Lands First Oval Win at Charlotte Summer Shootout

The win underscores his rapid oval development through focused Legends Car sessions

Shane van Gisbergen won at Sonoma in the Red Bull-backed #88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet Camaro.
Shane van Gisbergen won at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a Legends Car as part of the Cook Out Summer Shootout.
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Overview

  • Van Gisbergen edged Jake Bollman by 0.417 seconds to win the Pro Legends A Feature at Charlotte Motor Speedway on July 29.
  • He qualified third in the Cook Out Summer Shootout finale, outperforming compatriot Scott McLaughlin and NASCAR winner Bubba Wallace.
  • His structured Legends Car outings have accelerated his oval learning curve alongside his earlier three road-course victories this season.
  • Fellow drivers praised his progress, with Bubba Wallace noting his 11th-place oval qualifying in the Cup Series and Kurt Busch’s 2026 win prediction overturned.
  • Fans on social media celebrated his crossover success, suggesting that proficiency on both road and oval tracks could make him a dominant title contender.