Shane van Gisbergen has finally grabbed his first Xfinity career win this season at the Portland International Raceway. After a tough battle against the JR Motorsports driver, Justin Allgaier, SVG made the most of his road racing talents and grabbed the lead with a late restart. Additionally, this proved to be a vital moment in the race, as Allgaier, despite sweeping the stage wins, had no answer to the Kiwi Speedsters, late resurgence.
The result is a huge turning point for Shane Van Gisbergen and Kaulig Racing, as this was his first full-time season after bidding farewell to his successful Supercars career. The Chicago Street Race win did put the Kiwi speedster on the map, but today’s win cements his stature as a prominent NASCAR driver who can compete among the best in the sport. Moreover, this win also ensures his entry into the playoffs, thus making him one of the contenders to compete for the championship.
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