Shane van Gisbergen - TSPORT 200 Race Recap
Team: No. 41 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Shane van Gisbergen (Auckland, New Zealand) | Crew Chief: Mike Hillman Jr.
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Start: 28th | Finish: 19th | Points Standings: 16th
Van Gisbergen On Friday’s Race at Indianapolis Raceway Park: "It was so much fun. This team was awesome with helping me learn everything I needed to know and how to approach the race. That showed as we continued to get better and better. In the last stint, I took off a little too fast and fell off later in the run. But overall, it was a lot of fun moving around and passing a lot of people. I loved it."
Race Recap: In his first time on a paved oval, Shane van Gisbergen shattered expectations with a top-20 finish at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The 'Kiwi' qualified in 28th position but steadily made progress all night as he made his way into the top-15 midway through the final stage.
In the first two stages , Van Gisbergen found himself in 20th and 21st-place, respectively, while 'learning something new every lap.' The race was relatively calm as SVG would ride steady around the 20th-position most of the night until the final segment.
The No. 41 team received the free pass ahead of the final stage and would take four tires and fuel to let loose in the final 80 laps. An early-stage wreck avoidance would help SVG continue to pick up positions and allowed him to run inside the top-15 with roughly 50 laps remaining.
In the end, Shane Van Gisbergen finished 19th in his paved oval debut with a big smile as he hopped out of his Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado.
About Niece Motorsports:
Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2023, Niece Motorsports enters its eighth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.
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About Worldwide Express:
The WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country. With access to industry-leading small package, truckload, less-than-truckload and managed transportation solutions, its customers benefit from enhanced visibility and value for their supply chains. The company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS Authorized Reseller® in the U.S. , with an annual systemwide revenue nearing $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations. A highly selective carrier portfolio, proprietary technology, unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities provide clients with unmatched options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. The WWEX Racing initiative was borne of a desire to address the complex but underserved logistic needs of the performance motorsports industry, using the unique combination of capabilities offered by the three brands’ combined 80+ years of insight. To learn more about the WWEX Racing program, visit www.wwexracing.com. For media inquiries, contact racing@wwex.com.