Van Gisbergen's emotional win in Mexico City locks him into NASCAR playoffs
— Shane Van Gisbergen once again mastered a new track. This time the iconic Mexico City road course, where he won NASCAR’s first Cup Series points-paying race outside the United States of the modern era.
The New Zealander led 60 laps at Autódromo Hermanos RodrÃguez to earn his first Cup victory since he won in his NASCAR debut at the inaugural 2023 street course race in Chicago That victory changed his career trajectory and Van Gisbergen left Australia V8 Supercars, where he was a multiple champion, for a full-time move to NASCAR.
The win earned Van Gisbergen an automatic spot in NASCAR's playoffs.
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