Trackhouse Racing’s Justin Marks, who put his reputation on the line and convinced sponsors to risk millions on an audacious plan to make the Cup playoffs with an inexperienced and

Shane van Gisbergen says he has “come a long way” on superspeedways and is now eyeing a long-awaited breakthrough on an oval as the NASCAR Cup Series regular season enters its final stretch.

Shane van Gisbergen made history at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, breaking the rookie record for victories in a single NASCAR Cup Series season, dominating the “Go Bowling at The Glen” to claim his fourth win.