For the first time in 60 years, a driver earned the checkered flag during his NASCAR Cup Series debut, winning Sunday’s rain-delayed Grant Park 220 in overtime. And Shane van Gisbergen, a three-time Australian Supercars champion, accomplished the unlikely feat during NASCAR’s first street race.
Van Gisbergen passed runner-up Justin Haley during a back-and-forth battle on Lap 70 and cruised to the win.
Welcome to America and Victory Lane …
These #NASCARChicago fans were loving this! pic.twitter.com/nSSBeMmm8b
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
Moments after becoming just the seventh debut winner in the Cup Series’ 75 years, van Gisbergen sounded humble …
The smile says it all. @shanevg97 | #NASCARChicago pic.twitter.com/mSVYoa9ZdF
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
SVG didn’t look like a first timer fighting Haley for the lead …
A thrilling battle for the top spot! @shanevg97 gets past @Justin_Haley_! #NASCARChicago pic.twitter.com/sTj3iBoIBt
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
Haley could only sit and think, “who was that guy?” …
This guy drove his heart out today. pic.twitter.com/neQ0QOEofV
— Kaulig Racing (@KauligRacing) July 3, 2023
After weather shortened the Xfinity Series race and delayed the start of Cup event, the Chicago Bears’ quarterback readied the NASCAR Cup Series field: Set, hike …
With the most famous words in motorsports, it's @justnfields! #NASCARChicago pic.twitter.com/9T28MP1T3g
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 2, 2023
Lining the streets of Chicago …
Game on. #NASCARChicago pic.twitter.com/SS2i9lSEIe
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 2, 2023
Finally, it was time to go racing …
For the first time in NASCAR Cup Series history, we're racing on the streets of Chicago!
📺: NBC | #NASCARChicago pic.twitter.com/8TZ4NECTN1
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 2, 2023
NASCAR drivers had never enjoyed a skyline view like this before …
#NASCARChicago x The Sears Tower forever and always 🫶 pic.twitter.com/rFXvmcS96z
— NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend (@NASCARChicago) July 3, 2023
Austin Dillon challenged Haley for the Stage 3 lead, until …
He's in the wall! @austindillon3 hits the barrier trying to chase down @Justin_Haley_ for the lead! pic.twitter.com/7gpy0iuMDK
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
If NASCAR schedules additional street races, the machines will need to install car horns …
Byron misses the corner!
Harvick goes around!
The field comes to a stop! #NASCARChicago pic.twitter.com/46OrqrjjJE
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
Chicago traffic jams are always frustrating …
Even the professionals get stuck in traffic. pic.twitter.com/nrZCqofzhW
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
Opps …
… and now @TylerReddick has a problem! https://t.co/ZuDZtzUOSA pic.twitter.com/bEWb2laus4
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
The two-time stage winner slid out of contention …
.@CBellRacing goes for a slide! 😯 pic.twitter.com/fQW9GGXBGJ
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
Was this a normal commute to work in Chicago? …
Watch them work. #NASCARChicago pic.twitter.com/ODQzBITZM4
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
Bye bye Bowman …
The 4️⃣8️⃣ spins after contact with the 1️⃣1️⃣!
📺: NBC | 📲: https://t.co/r61CT6k3hq pic.twitter.com/aLnLCHoRol
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 3, 2023
At least they were close to the pit row …
Contact at the entrance to pit road! @Chris_Buescher collides with @JensonButton! pic.twitter.com/edaguP7uhR
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 2, 2023
Definitely not the first cars to speed along Lake Shore Drive …
"Wheel-to-wheel to Lake Shore Drive!"
That is a real statement! 👆 pic.twitter.com/g7tGMuct9j
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 2, 2023
Before Sunday’s race, the 34-year-old van Gisbergen was accustomed to driving right-seat racing machines and shifting with his left hand. He had a short time to adjust. “It’s been a crazy whirlwind getting used to these cars,” he told NBC Sports. “(We) were thrown in the deep end.” …
Three-time @supercars champ @shanevg97 is making his @NASCAR Cup Series debut in Chicago!@THProject91 | @TeamTrackhouse pic.twitter.com/S4W4K2GzXe
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 2, 2023
The trophy is going Down Under …
Who wants it? 🏆
Get to NBC right now! #NASCARChicago pic.twitter.com/ODR5EFJe3t
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 2, 2023
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