When Shane van Gisbergen transitioned from Australian Supercars to NASCAR, he prioritized his beloved dog Ronald, a large Rhodesian Ridgeback. He had a custom crate made for the long flight to the U.S., emphasizing the significance of pets as part of the family. This sentiment resonates within the NASCAR community, where many drivers, like Alex Bowman, also travel with their dogs, creating a sense of home despite the demands of racing. The presence of dogs at tracks has become commonplace, with dedicated dog parks made for the teams.
"He's a pretty cool dog," van Gisbergen said of the Rhodesian Ridgeback who weighs 130 pounds, which makes him five pounds heavier than Tyler Reddick, the reigning regular-season NASCAR Cup Series champion.
"You can't get rid of a dog," he said. "He is part of our family."
"It kind of brings a feeling of home on the road," said Alex Bowman, who has three dogs.
"My dogs are my best friends. So it's always cool to have them at the race track," said Bowman.
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