Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Cup Series race in downtown Chicago, completing a weekend sweep, including the Xfinity race. At 36, he became the second driver to sweep both races from the pole position. This was his third career Cup win and solidified his status as the winningest foreign-born driver in NASCAR history. Justin Marks praised van Gisbergen as possibly the best road course racer in the sport. Initially, he did not plan to participate in NASCAR full-time, but the experience changed his career trajectory significantly.
Shane van Gisbergen celebrated his Chicago win by burning out his tires and signing a rugby ball he punted into the stands. It was a thrilling victory.
Van Gisbergen's Chicago victory made him the winningest foreign-born driver in NASCAR’s Cup Series, achieving a historic double win.
Justin Marks praised van Gisbergen, stating he is the best road course stock car racer seen, and that he could become the best ever.
This weekend changed van Gisbergen's life, as he initially had no plans to pursue a full-time NASCAR career.
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