
Those who only pay attention to NASCAR didn't know who Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) was when he appeared at the Chicago Street Course in 2023. The garage heard whispers from those who knew of the man, claiming he would be a force to be reckoned with, but many didn't pay any attention.
Well, they're paying attention now. Van Gisbergen is tied with Denny Hamlin for the most wins of any driver this year at four, claiming each of these wins on a road or street course. He has also clinched Rookie of the Year honors as the only rookie to make the Playoffs. Additionally, those four victories give him a 16-point cushion over the drop zone for the start of the Round of 16.