Overview

• Shane van Gisbergen will start second at the Charlotte ROVAL behind Tyler Reddick after qualifying for Monday’s 109-lap race.
• He flagged Turn 7 as a frequent flashpoint and says he will stay clear of desperate playoff moves as advancement pressure intensifies.
• Fresh momentum comes from a Kansas comeback to 10th, his first Cup Series top-10 on an oval after a rear start, penalties, and the loss of his crew chief.
• Van Gisbergen credits full-time seat time and greater setup influence, plus sim and setup collaboration with teammate Ross Chastain, for his improvement.
• He identified Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell as likely threats, and one outlet reports he was eliminated in the first playoff round despite recent gains.