Shane van Gisbergen Interview After Winning at Watkins Glen | VICTORY LAP
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Shane van Gisbergen reflects on his emotional and hard-fought victory at Watkins Glen, calling it one of the best races of his career. He credits the win to flawless team execution, calm communication from crew chief Stephen Doran, and a unified strategy that prioritized team success over individual rivalry. Despite being a relative newcomer to NASCAR’s Cup Series, van Gisbergen has rapidly built a passionate fanbase, with supporters painting his name on their chests and dedicating entire days to watching races. He acknowledges the growing competitiveness of road course racing, now worth significant championship points, and emphasizes the need for consistency—especially on ovals—where he still sees room to grow. The win has lifted morale across his team, with renewed energy and pride evident in the shop. Looking ahead, van Gisbergen prepares for the physically grueling Monster Mile in Delaware, where he’ll face a confusing format and a track that demands extreme physical and mental commitment. His celebration? A late-night post-race gathering that included a birthday toast and a well-earned hangover.
Trust your crew chief completely—van Gisbergen’s win was built on unwavering confidence in Stephen Doran’s calls.
Team cohesion beats individualism: splitting strategies and covering all bases led to a unified victory.
Road course racing is now a major championship battleground, with six to eight drivers capable of winning each week.
Consistency on ovals remains the biggest gap in van Gisbergen’s game—his team needs to start weekends strong.
Fan loyalty is real: supporters at Watkins Glen painted his name on their chests and returned year after year.
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Team Victory at Watkins Glen
“I think as a team, we made all the right calls and managed it from that point onwards. And yeah, it was just a great team victory.”
Crew Chief Trust: Stephen Doran
Van Gisbergen praises crew chief Stephen Doran’s calm leadership and growing confidence, calling this his best race as a crew chief.
Fan Support and Legacy
“It's pretty overwhelming but it's awesome at the same time... everyone's really nice and friendly and it's really cool to be supported like that.”
Road Course Revolution
Van Gisbergen discusses how road course races are now high-stakes, with six to eight drivers capable of winning each week.
“I think as a team, we made all the right calls and managed it from that point onwards. And yeah, it was just a great team victory.”
“The way that it dips into the corners, the track and you kind of feel weightless. And then the car really loads into the banking and you just have an insane amount of grip because of the G -force”
“We had to win as a team and I think we did a good thing.”
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