Kiwis rule in US - Van Gisbergen, Dixon title double
Three-time Supercars champion van Gisbergen completed a weekend sweep on the Chicago Street Course, winning the NASCAR Cup Series race on the tricky downtown circuit on Sunday.
It was van Gisbergen's second victory of the season and his third career Cup win, havingalso triumphed in Chicago in 2023 when he became the first driver to win in his Cup Series debut since 1963.
Shane van Gisbergen wins at Chicago, he has won 4 of the 6 races held at the track.With three wins, SVG is now the winningest foreign born driver in NASCAR Cup Series history. pic.twitter.com/zqHc0EQz3g
— NASCAR Insights (@NASCARInsights) July 6, 2025
It capped a dominant weekend for the 38-year-old Kiwi who won the second-tier Xfinity Series race from the pole Saturday. He also was the top qualifier for the Cup race.
Van Gisbergen regained the lead when he passed Chase Briscoe with 16 laps left. As fog moved into downtown Chicago with thunderstorms in the forecast, van Gisbergen controlled the action the rest of the way.
"I love this place."We bet you do, @shanevg97. 🏉 pic.twitter.com/WKI4h8vaoX
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 6, 2025
In Lexington, Ohio, Dixon extended a remarkable streak when he notched his first win of the IndyCar season at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.
Family.@scottdixon9 | @CGRTeams pic.twitter.com/ISYoXiO1mk
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) July 6, 2025
The New Zealander, who turns 45 later this month, has now won an IndyCar Series race in every season since 2005, a 21-year streak. It marks the 59th victory of his illustrious career.
Dixon drove his No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to victory lane after teammate and series leader Alex Palou made a crucial error down the stretch.
Dixon owed Mom a win ✅Got it done at @Mid_Ohio 🙌 pic.twitter.com/jVI2g73V30
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) July 6, 2025
Palou had a slight lead with five laps to go but ran wide as his No. 10 car reached Turn 9. The Spaniard slowed down in the dirt and Dixon made it past him, taking the lead the rest of the way.
The win was timely for Dixon, who entered the week tied for fourth in the points race and last got the chequered flag at the 2024 Detroit Grand Prix 13 months ago.
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