Van Gisbergen Aims for Historic Sixth Consecutive Road Course Win at COTA
AUSTIN, TX – Shane van Gisbergen enters Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) with the opportunity to tie a record and further cement his status as a road course master.
SVG’s Road Course Dominance
Van Gisbergen is looking to achieve a record-tying sixth consecutive win on a road course. He has already proven his exceptional talent on these types of tracks, winning the last five consecutive road/street courses on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.
His success began with a stunning debut victory at the 2023 Chicago Street Course, a feat unmatched in over 60 years. After joining Trackhouse Racing full-time in 2025, his performance on road courses became even more impressive, securing wins at Mexico City, Chicago, Sonoma, Watkins Glen, and the Charlotte Roval.
COTA: The Last Unconquered Road Course
Despite his overall road course success, COTA remains the one track where van Gisbergen hasn’t yet reached the top step of the podium. In his second Cup Series start at COTA in 2024, even as driving for Kaulig, he finished 20th. In 2025, with Trackhouse, he started sixth and led 23 laps, but ultimately finished in the same position he started.
Challenges and Competition
Van Gisbergen’s path to victory isn’t without its challenges. He was strong in the 2024 NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at COTA, leading 20 laps, but a track limits violation relegated him to a 27th-place finish after a late-race incident with Austin Hill.
There is no questioning the unreal levels of talent Shane van Gisbergen possesses on road and street courses.motorsport.com
Recent adjustments to in-race car performance factors are also expected to make it more difficult for any single driver to dominate, according to some NASCAR drivers.
Looking Ahead
The Duramax Grand Prix at COTA promises to be a thrilling race, with van Gisbergen aiming to make history and continue his reign as a road course specialist.
FAQ
- How many consecutive road course wins does Shane van Gisbergen currently have? Five.
- Has Shane van Gisbergen ever won at COTA in the NASCAR Cup Series? No.
- What team does Shane van Gisbergen currently drive for? Trackhouse Racing.
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