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Shane van Gisbergen Dominates NASCAR, Clinches Pole at Sonoma

7/13/2025

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Shane van Gisbergen, the 36-year-old New Zealander, is on fire in NASCAR, clinching pole position at Sonoma Raceway. His exceptional heel-and-toe shifting technique has earned him respect from competitors like Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch. With recent victories in Chicago and Mexico City, van Gisbergen is proving he’s a force to be reckoned with on the track.

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Shane van Gisbergen, the 36-year-old New Zealander, is on fire in NASCAR, clinching pole position at Sonoma Raceway. His exceptional heel-and-toe shifting technique has earned him respect from competitors like Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch. With recent victories in Chicago and Mexico City, van Gisbergen is proving he’s a force to be reckoned with on the track.