Shane van Gisbergen is a New Zealand professional racing driver. He is a three-time Supercars Champion, having won the title in 2016, 2021, and 2022. He currently drives the No. 97 Holden Commodore ZB for Triple Eight Race Engineering in the Repco Supercars Championship.
Van Gisbergen began his racing career in karts at the age of seven. He moved up to cars in 2005, racing in the New Zealand Formula First Championship. He won the championship in 2006 and 2007, and also won the Toyota Racing Series in 2007.
In 2008, van Gisbergen moved to Australia to race in the V8 Supercar Championship. He made his debut at the age of 19, driving for Stone Brothers Racing. He finished eighth in the championship that year, and won his first race in 2009.
Van Gisbergen joined Triple Eight Race Engineering in 2013. He won the championship in his first year with the team, and has since won two more titles. He is one of the most successful drivers in Supercars history, and is widely regarded as one of the best drivers in the world.
In addition to his Supercars career, van Gisbergen has also competed in other categories, including the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, the Bathurst 12 Hour, and the Blancpain GT Series. He has won the Bathurst 12 Hour twice, and the Blancpain GT Series once.
Van Gisbergen is a highly skilled and experienced driver. He is known for his aggressive driving style and his ability to win from anywhere on the grid. He is a fan favorite, and is considered to be one of the best drivers in the world.
Here are some of van Gisbergen's career highlights:
Van Gisbergen is still only 33 years old, and he has many years of racing ahead of him. He is one of the most exciting drivers to watch in the world, and he is sure to continue to achieve great things in the years to come.