NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen emerged unscathed from a significant multi-car collision during a sprint car event at Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand.
The incident occurred when American driver Jonathan Allard and New Zealander Michael Pickens collided at the front of the field. Van Gisbergen’s car was caught up in the ensuing chaos, leading to a dramatic flip. Despite the severity of the crash, all drivers involved walked away without injuries.
Van Gisbergen, a three-time Supercars champion, made a notable entry into the NASCAR Cup Series in 2023, securing a victory in his debut race on the streets of Chicago. He is scheduled to join Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 program for a limited number of NASCAR events in the upcoming season.
The crash at Western Springs Speedway serves as a reminder of the inherent risks in motorsport. Fortunately, the safety measures in place ensured that van Gisbergen and his fellow competitors were unharmed.
As van Gisbergen prepares for his upcoming NASCAR appearances, fans and the racing community are relieved by his safe exit from the incident and look forward to his continued success on the track.
For a visual perspective on the incident, you can watch the following video:
