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Shane Van Gisbergen expands his winning streak with a fierce NASCAR Cup victory in Sonoma
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Shane Van Gisbergen Ignites Sonoma with a Thrilling NASCAR Cup Win, Extending His Dominant Streak

July 15, 2025 2 Min Read
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Shane Van Gisbergen secured the pole position at Sonoma Raceway for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race and dominated the event by leading 97 of 110 laps. This victory marked Red Bull’s first win as the main Cup Series sponsor since 2011, with Van Gisbergen holding off strong competition, including Chase Briscoe, who finished second. Despite a tense final sprint after a crash early in the race and a spin by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Van Gisbergen maintained control, successfully navigating the race’s challenges and tire strategies.

While many drivers chose to pit for fresh tires late in the race, including Chase Elliott who struggled due to multiple cautions, Van Gisbergen opted to stay on older tires and managed to keep the lead. Throughout the race, incidents like spinouts and a pit lane scuffle did little to disrupt his rhythm. The final stage was particularly intense, with crashes and spins leading to multiple caution periods, but Van Gisbergen’s calculated pit strategy and skillful driving ensured his victory. Other notable finishers included Elliott in third, Briscoe in second, and Michael McDowell and Christopher Bell completing the top five.

The first two stages saw different leaders, including Ross Chastain winning the first stage and Kyle Larson briefly taking the lead before Van Gisbergen reclaimed it. The last stage brought high drama with crashes and a heated confrontation between pit crews from RFK Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing. Van Gisbergen’s patience during the final pit stops, delaying his last stop until nearly the 26th lap from the end, proved crucial in securing his lead and ultimately, the win.

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Fan Take: This win not only highlights Shane Van Gisbergen’s rising dominance in the Cup Series but also brings fresh excitement to NASCAR with Red Bull’s return as a primary sponsor. For fans, it signals a shift in competitive dynamics and promises thrilling road course battles ahead in the season.

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