Shane Van Gisbergen, competing in the NASCAR Cup Series, has continued his impressive performance on road courses throughout this year. Racing for Trackhouse Racing, he secured his fourth win in the Cup Series after triumphing at the Toyota Save Mart 350 held at Sonoma Raceway last weekend. Van Gisbergen’s swift accumulation of victories highlights his exceptional talent and dominance, having won all his NASCAR Cup Series races exclusively on road courses so far this season.
Comparing the Fastest Drivers to Four Victory Milestones
Van Gisbergen’s four NASCAR Cup Series victories came within just 34 races, making him the fastest driver to reach this milestone in the modern era. His debut win at the Chicago Street Course in 2023 was especially notable, marking the first debut race victory in NASCAR in fifty years. This exceptional start has placed him ahead of other racing legends in terms of rapid success.
Among those on this exclusive list is NASCAR veteran Jimmie Johnson, who won 83 Cup Series races during his career. Johnson’s first four wins came over a span of 51 races, ranking him fourth fastest to reach this benchmark. His standout fourth victory took place at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May 2003. Johnson retired from full-time racing in 2020 but remains involved in the sport part-time as a co-owner and driver for Legacy Motor Club.
Two drivers share the position of joint-second fastest to four wins each with 47 races taken. Carl Edwards, a NASCAR Hall of Famer with 28 Cup Series wins including major races like the Coca-Cola 600 and Southern 500, achieved his fourth win at the Dickies 500 held at Texas Motor Speedway in November 2005. Edwards retired in 2017 and now works as a NASCAR analyst for Amazon Prime Video.
Similarly, Tony Stewart, former driver and team owner, matched this pace by securing four victories in 47 races. Stewart claimed 49 Cup Series wins along with four championships during his 18-year racing career. His milestone fourth win came at Dover Motor Speedway in June 2000. In 2024, Stewart sold his charter with Stewart-Haas Racing and transitioned to compete in NHRA drag racing.
Van Gisbergen’s Place in Modern NASCAR History
Now the newest member of this elite group, Shane Van Gisbergen stands out as the fastest of all to reach four victories in modern NASCAR Cup Series competition. Achieving this feat in just 34 races, Van Gisbergen’s success underscores his skill on road courses, as all his wins have come at these venues, including three this season alone.
Currently ranked 26th in the Cup Series standings, Van Gisbergen is preparing for the next challenge at Dover Motor Speedway. His continued performance signals that he may soon climb higher in the rankings and further establish himself as a dominant force in the sport.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What happened to Shane van Gisbergen, Adelaide?
A. Sadly, Van Gisbergen’s last few races didn’t go as hoped for. On Saturday, he hit a crashed car driven by Will Brown during the first lap. Then, on Sunday, his race ended early due to problems with his brakes.
