Shane Van Gisbergen signed to race full-time NASCAR ride in 2024
Newcomer Shane Van Gisbergen is set to run full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for 2024. However, the car will be fielded by Kaulig Racing.
Additionally, the driver will race in 7 NASCAR Cup Series events in a car fielded by Trackhouse Racing.
Van Gisbergen shocked the NASCAR world in 2023. He came over from Supercars, jumped in his first NASCAR Cup Series race via the Streets of Chicago and drove it to victory lane.
Soon after, the drivers expressed interest in running NASCAR. His Supercars team allowed him to exit his contract with their team as he pursued offers in the United States.
Justin Marks: Trackhouse Racing
“I think everyone in the automotive and racing world knows WeatherTech and its commitment to motorsports over the years,” said Trackhouse owner and founder Justin Marks.
“What an absolute honor it is for us that WeatherTech will be part of our 2024 developmental season with Shane and Zane. I raced sports cars for years and got to know David and Cooper MacNeil, while witnessing their colors take the checkered flag many times. Who better to pair with Shane than a company like WeatherTech that has played such an important role in sports car racing.”
“It will be a career highlight for me to see the familiar WeatherTech scheme on a NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet in the Daytona 500 with Zane Smith.”
“We know Shane will be incredibly competitive at the road course events in both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity series, but we wanted to get him as much experience on NASCAR ovals as possible, so I am really excited about his 2024 schedule,” he added.
“Kaulig Racing has a history of winning in the Xfinity Series and as a fellow Chevrolet team, we are so thankful Matt Kaulig and Chris Rice see the potential in Shane that we see. The anticipation for this season is palpable.”
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Chris Rice: Kaulig Racing
“We started our talks with Trackhouse about the possibility of putting SVG in a Xfinity car for a few races quite some time ago, and from there the talks evolved to discussions about how much it would cost to run a full season,” said Chris Rice, president of Kaulig Racing.
“Once we knew we had an open seat for next season, it became the perfect scenario to put him in the car. We partner with Trackhouse’s pit crew department, and with their key support from Chevrolet, it made teaming up an easy decision.”
Shane Van Gisbergen comments
“After winning in Chicago, I could not stop thinking about racing full time in NASCAR,” said van Gisbergen who won Supercars Championships for the Australian Triple Eight Race Engineering team in 2016, 2021 and 2022.
“I am still stunned at how quickly this has all come together. I must thank the NASCAR industry and fans for embracing me and allowing me to chase this dream.” He added, “I respect every driver who has put in the work to make it to the Cup Series, and I am ready to put in that same effort. I am anxious to get started.”
“When I decided to come to America and race, I told Justin (Marks) that I wanted to do everything the right way,” said Van Gisbergen.
“Bringing in a company like WeatherTech as a partner shows how seriously myself and Trackhouse are taking the 2024 season. I am honored WeatherTech put its faith in the effort and know it will pay dividends.”
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WeatherTech comments
“This is a big step for our company and exciting news for our employees, customers and everyone in the WeatherTech family,” said WeatherTech founder and CEO David MacNeil.
“NASCAR racing is the pinnacle of American motorsports, and we hope millions of viewers will see Shane and Zane in the WeatherTech paint schemes this season.”
Shane Van Gisbergen
NASCAR Cup Series
2024 Schedule
March 24
Circuit of the Americas (COTA)
April 21
Talladega Superspeedway
May 26
Charlotte Motor Speedway
July 7
Chicago Street Race
September 15
Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International
October 6
Talladega Superspeedway
October 20
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
