It's crazy. He's not even a full time cup driver but he's probably more recognizable than the majority of the drivers in the cup today. When's the last time a driver has won over fans like this so fast?
Why's it crazy? It's gotten 100x's the press coverage in a month than the majority of the cup field has had ever. It'd be crazy if he wasn't more recognizable.
Maybe the brand new short attention span Nascar fans! Who was Lee Petty, who was some guy named Flock, how did A man named Fireball before Fireball Friday end up? JD McDuffie. David Marcus. Do you even know how Nascar began! That's OK, Nascar seems to have forgotten too.
@@jameseubanks1817 none of those drivers are racing in the cup today so I'm kinda confused by what you are trying to say. All I was trying to say is, in my opinion. That I think it's rare for someone to have only raced one race and have such a positive impact to the sport.
As an American Supercars fan (insomniac), some of the greatest racing I've ever seen was SVG dueling with Scotty McLaughlin a few years back. He'll definitely be a fan favorite and have a lot of success in NASCAR, and given how comfortable Scotty has become on ovals, I can't imagine it will give SVG any real trouble with a bit of experience and time. One of the best drivers on the planet, Supercars' loss is our tremendous gain. Quali'd top ten at Indy earlier! Glad to finally have someone to root for in NASCAR.
@@tonystewart7287 I think he will be a valuable asset over in the state, he may not championships in the next few years but he will be definitely winning races. Hopefully he can get some oval success too
@@Cookivirus Leigh Diffey is currently the lead commentator for the Indycar broadcast, he's been living full-time in the US for about 20 years, so it's possible his accent has been diluted in his time here.
Amazing he’s one of my favorite drivers and he’s not even in the series yet. Just a breath of fresh air compared to normal milk toast NASCAR personality. A living legend coming to America in his prime.
Shane is the BEST closed wheel driver in the world, period. For all those that don't know of him, check out his achievements before saying anything derogatory about him. He came, he saw, he conquered And he's a humble ordinary guy. And no I'm not a Kiwi, just a racing fan, just someone who observes and see things as they are !!
@@scapegoat413 How did the shortened race advantage him to win? If anything it was a disadvantage as after his pitstop he rejoined the field in 18th spot, behind all the top NASCAR drivers.
Even if he was the literal best closed wheel road course driver in the world, that would not make him the best closed wheel oval driver in the world. He is pretty newby in ovals. If you think road course racecraft skill translates 100% to oval, it's because you are relatively inexperienced as a motorsport fan and probably don't have any road course or oval experience yourself. Since you don't have the experience to understand the skill involved with ovals, you will see it once SVG starts regularly racing in ovals and doesn't perform as well as you assume he will. Ovals take a lot of knowledge specific to this form of motorsport, but I think SVG can get there. I'm hoping he can actually win on an oval unlike Ambrose.
I too am confused by this comment. Everybody raced the same track in the same conditions and rules. SVG was just dominant at the end. Simple as that... @@scapegoat413
I'd pump the brakes on that. He is good enough to be in NASCAR but he is definitely not the best in the series. Maybe he's the best in supercars, but not NASCAR
I wonder how the Nascar drivers would go if they raced at Bathurst.? I think it might turn out to be a demo derby for them as Bathurst as it's a very hard track to drive.
Absolutely a great drive by SVG, there hasn’t been much mention that he was in a great ride. Many cars in the field were not of the quality of that project car.
WoW! last time I seen Leigh Diffey was Bathurst, prob mid 90's. Young fella got old & chubby, which makes me feel even older & chubbier. SVG living out his iRacing laps IRL
Leigh Diffey is the lead commentator for the Indycar broadcast, you should watch some of that when you get a chance. The 2023 Texas race was one of the best oval races in the series' history, and Barber was probably my favorite road course of last year.
@@UNHchabo Good move for him, never would have made it down here, Aussies prefer commentators with personal race win experience behind them. Leigh never raced cars. I've tried to watch oval races a few times. I get the challenge of keeping it on the track, etc, but I like both left & right turns, challenging tracks like Bathurst. Guess it's what we grow up with, others prefer F1 or rally
This guy did not fairly win the NASCAR race at Chicago. It was handed to him when NASCAR knowingly shortened the race taking any opportunity for the first eleven cars to win the race. They especially cheated Christopher Bell who had dominated the race to that point. It now appears that it was all a set up to promote Shane Van Gisbergen. Probably to bring big money to NASCAR. NASCAR is a clown show. It's more like championship wrestling than state of the art racing.
That’s what SVG said. He said that he had an awesome car and many advantages at Chicago. He says he expects to take a year to get a full ride, and that he won’t be winning for at least three years.
Shane was dropped to p18 after his final pitstop, after running in the top 5 all race. Reducing the number of laps meant Shane had to come through the field, /how was that an advantage?
It's crazy. He's not even a full time cup driver but he's probably more recognizable than the majority of the drivers in the cup today. When's the last time a driver has won over fans like this so fast?
Why's it crazy? It's gotten 100x's the press coverage in a month than the majority of the cup field has had ever. It'd be crazy if he wasn't more recognizable.
Maybe the brand new short attention span Nascar fans! Who was Lee Petty, who was some guy named Flock, how did A man named Fireball before Fireball Friday end up? JD McDuffie. David Marcus. Do you even know how Nascar began! That's OK, Nascar seems to have forgotten too.
@@joshuapowers4623 crazy in a positive way. I'm rooting for the guy.
@@jameseubanks1817 none of those drivers are racing in the cup today so I'm kinda confused by what you are trying to say. All I was trying to say is, in my opinion. That I think it's rare for someone to have only raced one race and have such a positive impact to the sport.
@strungoutkid Guess its kinda like country music, you only need one hit song and the fans will love you forever.
As an American Supercars fan (insomniac), some of the greatest racing I've ever seen was SVG dueling with Scotty McLaughlin a few years back. He'll definitely be a fan favorite and have a lot of success in NASCAR, and given how comfortable Scotty has become on ovals, I can't imagine it will give SVG any real trouble with a bit of experience and time. One of the best drivers on the planet, Supercars' loss is our tremendous gain. Quali'd top ten at Indy earlier! Glad to finally have someone to root for in NASCAR.
I definitely like this dude. Seems extremely humble.
He is
He looks so much happier in this interview
Yes I’d say he’s sick of the knockers & Jurnos in Aust,onwards & upwards
@@tonystewart7287 I think he will be a valuable asset over in the state, he may not championships in the next few years but he will be definitely winning races.
Hopefully he can get some oval success too
100% he is such a different bloke! Great to see him enjoying his racing! Not like the rubbish series here in Australia!
I cant get enough of this guy, he's been amazing to watch. I hope he stays
So do V8SC fans,it's boring seeing that damned Red Bull car win all the time
NBC New Zealand needs to be able to watch this race.
For sure
agreed 🇳🇿
TV3 has rights.....wont show a replay until next sunday
Wow what a great interview congratulations Lee job well done
I used to remember when Leigh Diffey used to commentate for the Australian Supercars before he headed to the states. Just one of the voices.
Cheers for clearing that one up
I was so confused about his accent cuz it sounded so Aussie but yet so distorted
@@Cookivirus Leigh Diffey is currently the lead commentator for the Indycar broadcast, he's been living full-time in the US for about 20 years, so it's possible his accent has been diluted in his time here.
This guy is so easy to like!
Great interview!
So proud of him!! Larson is my guy, but this kiwi is special!! I'm pulling for him
Plus SVG and Larson are good friends.
And larson respects this man..he knows a racer because he is one.
Because of Shane, I start watching nascar
Amazing he’s one of my favorite drivers and he’s not even in the series yet. Just a breath of fresh air compared to normal milk toast NASCAR personality. A living legend coming to America in his prime.
SVG ❤ this guy is the real deal, have seen it with my own eyes 👀
Shane is the BEST closed wheel driver in the world, period.
For all those that don't know of him, check out his achievements before saying anything derogatory about him.
He came, he saw, he conquered
And he's a humble ordinary guy.
And no I'm not a Kiwi, just a racing fan, just someone who observes and see things as they are !!
A lot of pieces had to fall into place for him to win that race. Rain delays, shortened race.. pit strategy..
@@scapegoat413 How did the shortened race advantage him to win? If anything it was a disadvantage as after his pitstop he rejoined the field in 18th spot, behind all the top NASCAR drivers.
Even if he was the literal best closed wheel road course driver in the world, that would not make him the best closed wheel oval driver in the world. He is pretty newby in ovals. If you think road course racecraft skill translates 100% to oval, it's because you are relatively inexperienced as a motorsport fan and probably don't have any road course or oval experience yourself. Since you don't have the experience to understand the skill involved with ovals, you will see it once SVG starts regularly racing in ovals and doesn't perform as well as you assume he will. Ovals take a lot of knowledge specific to this form of motorsport, but I think SVG can get there. I'm hoping he can actually win on an oval unlike Ambrose.
I too am confused by this comment. Everybody raced the same track in the same conditions and rules. SVG was just dominant at the end. Simple as that... @@scapegoat413
I'd pump the brakes on that. He is good enough to be in NASCAR but he is definitely not the best in the series. Maybe he's the best in supercars, but not NASCAR
Respect to nbc for having another Aussie interview him he looks comfortable
I wonder how the Nascar drivers would go if they raced at Bathurst.? I think it might turn out to be a demo derby for them as Bathurst as it's a very hard track to drive.
Looking forward see him race Nascars
Absolutely a great drive by SVG, there hasn’t been much mention that he was in a great ride. Many cars in the field were not of the quality of that project car.
I’m all in !
The Gizz....
It is crazy how much attention this is still getting. If he wins this week, look out! I like him.
WoW! last time I seen Leigh Diffey was Bathurst, prob mid 90's. Young fella got old & chubby, which makes me feel even older & chubbier. SVG living out his iRacing laps IRL
Leigh Diffey is the lead commentator for the Indycar broadcast, you should watch some of that when you get a chance. The 2023 Texas race was one of the best oval races in the series' history, and Barber was probably my favorite road course of last year.
@@UNHchabo Good move for him, never would have made it down here, Aussies prefer commentators with personal race win experience behind them. Leigh never raced cars.
I've tried to watch oval races a few times. I get the challenge of keeping it on the track, etc, but I like both left & right turns, challenging tracks like Bathurst.
Guess it's what we grow up with, others prefer F1 or rally
Cmon Kiwi 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
You’ll be healthier if you’d stop eating out of the bitter trough
Why doesn't Shane get into Trans Am ?
NASCAR is so desperate for any kinda media that isn’t them suspended someone for sanding on a vent , I see another danaca Patrice
Who did they suspend for sanding on a vent? Who is danaca Patrice? What makes you say NASCAR media is desperate for anything?
Who? What? 🤨
Sounds great Ron, drink another one you hack
This guy did not fairly win the NASCAR race at Chicago. It was handed to him when NASCAR knowingly shortened the race taking any opportunity for the first eleven cars to win the race. They especially cheated Christopher Bell who had dominated the race to that point. It now appears that it was all a set up to promote Shane Van Gisbergen. Probably to bring big money to NASCAR. NASCAR is a clown show. It's more like championship wrestling than state of the art racing.
You’re brain dead, he was P18, yes he has fresher tires but he put on an absolute clinic
if the race was longer he would of created an even bigger gap.
That’s what SVG said. He said that he had an awesome car and many advantages at Chicago. He says he expects to take a year to get a full ride, and that he won’t be winning for at least three years.
That's motorsport
Shane was dropped to p18 after his final pitstop, after running in the top 5 all race. Reducing the number of laps meant Shane had to come through the field, /how was that an advantage?