Shane Van Gisbergen executed an impressive maneuver on Ty Gibbs during the Xfinity Race at COTA. The race at COTA provided intense wheel-to-wheel battles between drivers, and Van Gisbergen’s move for P3 was a standout moment. The move occurred at turn one and demonstrated the skill and bravery of the three-time Supercar World Champion in NASCAR. It was a daring move that showcased Van Gisbergen’s exceptional driving ability at the COTA track.
During the race, Ty Gibbs overtook Gisbergen on the straightway into the first corner. However, Van Gisbergen utilized his extensive road course experience to his advantage. As Gibbs hit the brakes entering the corner, Van Gisbergen swiftly made a hard left and overtook the young JGR driver. Gibbs was unable to prevent the move as he couldn’t lift his car enough.
Following the race, Van Gisbergen, a driver for Chevrolet Xfinity Racing, described the move as one of the best he has executed in his successful racing career. His impressive performance in the Xfinity Racing series suggests that he will likely be promoted to a NASCAR team in the future.
Despite his brilliant move on Gibbs, Van Gisbergen narrowly missed out on victory while battling with a Chevrolet driver. He acknowledged the competitive edge of the No:17 car driven by Larson. Unfortunately, Van Gisbergen received a penalty for cutting a corner, resulting in his demotion to P27. However, he can take away some positives from the weekend as he drove exceptionally well and maximized the potential of his car.