Shane van Gisbergen discusses challenges of San Diego street course
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:04 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
At a press conference ahead of the weekend's NASCAR event in San Diego, Shane van Gisbergen expressed his concerns about being labeled as the favorite, emphasizing the level of competition among his peers. Van Gisbergen noted the unique challenges posed by the Qualcomm Street Circuit, highlighting its bumpy terrain and varied elevation changes. He shared experiences from other difficult tracks while acknowledging the unpredictability of the San Diego course. Following practice sessions, van Gisbergen recorded competitive times but flagged potential trouble spots for qualifying and the race.
- •Qualcomm Street Circuit features bumpy surfaces and elevation changes.
- •Van Gisbergen is cautious about predictions of his success this weekend.
- •The track layout presents challenges at every corner, increasing race unpredictability.
- •Van Gisbergen recorded competitive lap times but noted trouble spots during practice.
- 5:04 AMYahoo Sports — Shane van Gisbergen gives his first impressions of tricky San Diego street course
- 5:04 AMMotorsport.com — Shane van Gisbergen gives his first impressions of tricky San Diego street course
"Don't tell Shane van Gisbergen that he is the undisputed favorite to win this weekend, as that "pisses me off a bit," he admitted in a Friday press conference. "I feel like it disrespects my competition. I hold my competition to a really high level. So yeah, I feel like I've spent the last little while talking myself down because I know that there's 10 guys probably that can win on pure pace ...Keep reading
"Shane van Gisbergen on the challenges everyone is facing at NASCAR's newest street course, and compares it to to the many circuits he has raced at throughout his career
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:04 AMShane van Gisbergen gives his first impressions of tricky San Diego street course
Shane van Gisbergen on the challenges everyone is facing at NASCAR's newest street course, and compares it to to the many circuits he has raced at throughout his career
- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 5:04 AMShane van Gisbergen gives his first impressions of tricky San Diego street course
Don't tell Shane van Gisbergen that he is the undisputed favorite to win this weekend, as that "pisses me off a bit," he admitted in a Friday press conference. "I feel like it disrespects my competition. I hold my competition to a really high level. So yeah, I feel like I've spent the last little while talking myself down because I know that there's 10 guys probably that can win on pure pace ...Keep reading
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