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Shane Van Gisbergen Wins the Pole for Cup Series Race in Downtown Chicago

COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 3 – Chevrolet aims to extend its win streak to 10 straight this weekend as van Gisbergen and Zilisch showcase their street racing expertise on a challenging 2.2-mile, 12-turn course.

  • Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for the NASCAR event held on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in downtown Chicago.
  • Van Gisbergen leveraged his extensive street and road racing background, including a historic rainy victory in Chicago two years ago, to excel on the challenging 2.2-mile city circuit.
  • The course features 12 turns, narrow sections, manhole covers, and varying surfaces, making it treacherous especially under 90-degree temperatures and possible Sunday showers.
  • Van Gisbergen secured pole position with a lap of 88.338 mph, surpassing Michael McDowell's 87.879 mph. Reflecting on the day, he noted that although practice sessions were challenging, the car performed much better during qualifying.
  • Van Gisbergen's strong performance positions him well for the race and playoffs, suggesting his road racing skills continue to set him apart on NASCAR's downtown Chicago street course.
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Shane van Gisbergen wins the pole for Cup Series race in downtown Chicago

Shane van Gisbergen has won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race in downtown Chicago. The 36-year-old New Zealander turned a lap at 88.338 mph on a 2.2-mile street course that was made even more treacherous by temperatures in…

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