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Shane van Gisbergen secures first NASCAR oval pole at Richmond

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Shane van Gisbergen secures first NASCAR oval pole at Richmond

Summary

Shane van Gisbergen achieved his first pole position for a points-paying NASCAR race at an oval track during qualifying for the Truck race at Richmond on August 14, 2026. This marks a significant milestone as it is his 13th career pole in NASCAR, with his previous pole at North Wilkesboro in 2025 occurring during the Cup Series All-Star weekend. Van Gisbergen's achievement highlights his growing success in NASCAR after transitioning from other racing series. The Truck race at Richmond will further assess his competitive standing in this national division.

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By the Numbers

•Shane van Gisbergen secures pole for Richmond Truck race.
•This is his first pole at a points-paying NASCAR oval.
•He previously achieved pole at North Wilkesboro in 2025.
•This marks his 13th career pole in NASCAR.
•Richmond Truck race takes place on August 14, 2026.

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7:20 PMMotorsport.com — Shane van Gisbergen wins first NASCAR oval pole at Richmond Truck race

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For the first time in any of the three national divisions, Shane van Gisbergen has secured a pole for a points-paying NASCAR race at an oval track. He did snag pole position at North Wilkesboro in 2025, as part of the Cup Series All-Star weekend when he was competing in the Open race, and qualifying featured a pit stop. But officially, this triumph at Richmond will be SVG's 13th career ...Keep reading
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