Shane Van Gisbergen battles for Cup road course win at Sonoma
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Shane Van Gisbergen showcased his driving skills at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, 2026, as he contended for the Cup road course victory. Despite initial challenges with the handling of the Trackhouse Racing No. 97, Van Gisbergen’s experience helped him navigate difficult conditions. His crew chief, Stephen Doran, struggled to get the car performing optimally, yet Van Gisbergen managed to stay competitive in the race. Full results are pending as the race continues.
- •Shane Van Gisbergen races at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, 2026.
- •Challenges with car handling noted during the race.
- •Crew chief Stephen Doran faced difficulties in adjustments.
- •The race is still ongoing with results yet to be finalized.
- 1:26 AMMotorsport.com — Shane Van Gisbergen needed to battle for his latest Cup road course win
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Shane van Gisbergen needed to battle for his latest Cup road course win
"This was a Shane Van Gisbergen masterclass but not in the traditional sense. Typically, if crew chief Stephen Doran gets their Trackhouse Racing No. 97 remotely close to what he needs, Van Gisbergen can do the rest and the gap to second is only as close as the three-time Supercars champion wants to make it. In the case of Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, the car did not seem particularly close and ...Keep reading
"This gets the Trackhouse No. 97 back into the mix for the Chase
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 29, 2026, 1:26 AMShane Van Gisbergen needed to battle for his latest Cup road course win
This was a Shane Van Gisbergen masterclass but not in the traditional sense. Typically, if crew chief Stephen Doran gets their Trackhouse Racing No. 97 remotely close to what he needs, Van Gisbergen can do the rest and the gap to second is only as close as the three-time Supercars champion wants to make it. In the case of Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, the car did not seem particularly close and ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 1:26 AMShane van Gisbergen needed to battle for his latest Cup road course win
This gets the Trackhouse No. 97 back into the mix for the Chase
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