Shane van Gisbergen at peace with season; missing The Chase
Ultimately, Shane Van Gisbergen isn't blaming missing out on the Chase for the Championship due to what happened on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway but instead the entire body of work this season. Some of it within his control and some of it not. Van Gisbergen entered the regular season finale with a 31-point lead and even extended it with a Stage 1 victory in which Ryan ... Keep…
Shane Van Gisbergen is content with the season despite missing out on the Chase, focusing instead on the overall body of work. He entered the finale with a 31-point lead, which he further expanded after a Stage 1 victory. However, Ryan Preece from RFK Racing went on to win the race, outscoring Van Gisbergen by a wide margin. This was partly due to fuel constraints and Pit Stop decisions, which led to Van Gisbergen being forced to pit early.
Van Gisbergen acknowledged that there were questions about his team's fuel mileage during the race, but he believes there is more to be improved upon. He also highlighted the performance of the Trackhouse Racing team this season, particularly compared to other manufacturers. Despite being outside the top-30 in eight races, Van Gisbergen still considers himself a legitimate full-time NASCAR driver.
He expressed his love for racing and the close-knit team environment he's experienced since making the full-time move to NASCAR three years ago.
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