Shane van Gisbergen’s 2025 NASCAR season has been nothing short of a dream run. The New Zealander has stunned the stock car world, racking up four wins, tied with Denny Hamlin for most on the year, and comfortably securing his place in the playoffs. Slotted sixth in the standings with a +16 cushion, SVG looks every bit the dark horse poised for a deep run, especially with tracks like the Charlotte Roval sitting firmly in his wheelhouse.

The playoff season kicks starts with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway this Sunday. The Trackhouse driver has managed a decent 20th place in qualification. As we all know, Darlington is a place where history, chaos, and survival blur together on the worn-out asphalt. And for SVG, Darlington carries a unique twist that makes his return more compelling

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