Shane van Gisbergen’s career before NASCAR was already that of a motorsport legend. A three-time Supercars champion in Australia with more than 80 career wins. Despite joining the NASCAR scene at the relatively late age of 34, he made history in his 2023 Cup Series debut at the Chicago Street Course. There, he won the race under Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 entry. That breakthrough, coupled with his global profile, set the stage for a full-time Cup ride with Trackhouse in 2025. And now, that story has taken an even more significant turn, as Trackhouse’s latest announcement proves just how much faith they have in their Kiwi star.
Shane Van Gisbergen’s arrival in the Cup Series this season has been marked by dominance on road courses. There has also been consistent improvement elsewhere. In 2025 alone, he has taken victories at Mexico City, Sonoma, and the Chicago Street Race, where he swept both the Xfinity and Cup events in the same weekend. Those results did more than book his playoff spot. They also cemented him as one of the most dangerous drivers on technical circuits. That level of performance has now been rewarded in the most tangible way possible, with a brand-new contract that signals Trackhouse is all-in on his future.
Shane van Gisbergen is here to stay at Trackhouse
On August 8, 2025, Trackhouse Racing announced that Shane van Gisbergen will extend his contract. The team posted the news with the caption: “NEWS: Multiyear contract extension for SVG The winningest foreign-born driver in @NASCAR history will remain in The House for years to come.” The timing makes the move especially notable. Trackhouse chose to lock him in during the heart of a season where he has already racked up three wins and is now eyeing the fourth historic win at Watkins Glen.
NEWS: SVG’s on lock! @TeamTrackhouse announces a multiyear contract extension for @shanevg97. pic.twitter.com/hLDAZ4rgTW
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 8, 2025
Team owner Justin Marks has made no secret of his belief in SVG’s talent in the past. He has also praised “how he studies, adapts, and learns” in the past. SVG himself was delighted to announce this as well. “I feel like Trackhouse Racing is my home,” van Gisbergen said in the team’s statement. This reaction underscored both the trust and comfort between the driver and the organization. The Kiwi is a cornerstone of Trackhouse’s long-term plans. His unique mix of proven race-winning speed, global fan appeal, and developing oval skills positions him as more than just a road-course specialist. It makes him a driver capable of shaping the team’s identity in the seasons ahead.
This is a developing story.
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