Shane van Gisbergen struggles with steering wheel during NASCAR race
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
During the Brickyard 400 at the NASCAR Indianapolis race on July 26, Shane van Gisbergen faced a challenge when his steering wheel became misaligned. After exiting pit road, he attempted to adjust it but initially struggled to secure it back into place, leading him into the infield grass. Once he managed to reinstall the steering wheel correctly, he continued in the race. This incident highlights the technical difficulties drivers can encounter during a race.
- •Shane van Gisbergen had steering wheel issues during the Brickyard 400.
- •He attempted to adjust the steering wheel after exiting pit road.
- •Van Gisbergen ended up in the infield grass during the adjustment.
- •After resolving the issue, he resumed racing.
- 11:45 PMMotorsport.com — Watch: Shane van Gisbergen removes steering wheel while driving at Indianapolis
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Shane van Gisbergen removes steering wheel while driving at Indianapolis
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Shane van Gisbergen tries to re-install steering wheel during NASCAR Indianapolis race
"Shane van Gisbergen produced a solid run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, bettering his previous-best result in the Brickyard 400 with a 16th-place finish. Last year, he finished 19th in this race. One unusual moment during the race's first caution left both his spotter and crew chief confused. Van Gisbergen was among a handful of drivers to pit during the first caution period, and while ...Keep reading
"The Trackhouse driver drifted towards the infield grass and briefly stopped while attempting a sketchy mid-race adjustment under caution
"Shane van Gisbergen ended up in the infield grass after his steering wheel came off in the NASCAR Indianapolis race.
Sources
External links- Motorsport.comJul 26, 2026, 11:45 PMWatch: Shane van Gisbergen removes steering wheel while driving at Indianapolis
Shane van Gisbergen produced a solid run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, bettering his previous-best result in the Brickyard 400 with a 16th-place finish. Last year, he finished 19th in this race. One unusual moment during the race's first caution left both his spotter and crew chief confused. Van Gisbergen was among a handful of drivers to pit during the first caution period, and while ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:45 PMWatch: Shane van Gisbergen removes steering wheel while driving at Indianapolis
The Trackhouse driver drifted towards the infield grass and briefly stopped while attempting a sketchy mid-race adjustment under caution
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 8:23 PMShane van Gisbergen tries to re-install steering wheel during NASCAR Indianapolis race
Shane van Gisbergen ended up in the infield grass after his steering wheel came off in the NASCAR Indianapolis race.
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