Trackhouse Racing pairs Shane van Gisbergen with new crew chief Blake Harris
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Trackhouse Racing announces Shane van Gisbergen will work with crew chief Blake Harris for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Harris, formerly with Hendrick Motorsports, replaces Stephen Doran, who achieved seven victories with van Gisbergen. This change comes amid broader adjustments to Trackhouse’s competition department to improve overall performance, especially on oval tracks. Van Gisbergen, a noted road-course driver, aims for greater consistency across all race types as he prepares for his third full-time season.
- •Shane van Gisbergen joins Blake Harris for 2027 Cup season.
- •Harris replaces Stephen Doran after seven wins together.
- •Van Gisbergen aims for improved performance on oval tracks.
- •Changes come as Trackhouse adjusts its competition strategy.
- •Harris previously led Alex Bowman's team at Hendrick Motorsports.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Shane van Gisbergen Gets New Crew Chief as Trackhouse Racing Makes Major 2027 Change
"Trackhouse Racing is making a major change to Shane van Gisbergen's NASCAR Cup Series team, pairing the seven-time race winner with veteran crew chief Blake Harris for 2027.
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