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Van Gisbergen Heads Back to Chicago for Double Duty After Mexico City Win

Stephen Doran cites recent oval breakthroughs that set SVG up for a stronger playoff push, with Supercars standout Will Brown preparing for his NASCAR debut.

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Overview

  • Van Gisbergen is scheduled to run both the Grant Park 165 Cup Series race and the Loop 110 Xfinity event on Chicago’s 2.2-mile street circuit, marking his third downtown double-header.
  • His victory at Mexico City last month locked him into the Cup playoffs and reinforced his status as a road and street course frontrunner.
  • Crew chief Stephen Doran reports that SVG has mastered key oval concepts in recent races, translating into improved finishes at Kansas, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte and Michigan.
  • Embracing more aggressive stage tactics, Van Gisbergen aims to capture additional playoff points on high-speed ovals before returning to road courses.
  • Supercars champion Will Brown will debut in the No. 13 Camaro for Kaulig Racing this weekend, and SVG cautions that Cup road racers will pose formidable competition.