Shane Robert van Gisbergen, known by his initials SVG, is a New Zealand professional racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 97 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing in partnership with Trackhouse Racing.
He also races part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing and the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing.
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- Full name: Shane van Gisbergen
- Stage name: Shane van Gisbergen
- Date of birth: May 9, 1989
- Age: 35 years old
- Place of birth: Auckland, New Zealand
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Occupation: New Zealand sports car racer
- Height: 1.88 m
- Parents: Robert van Gisbergen and Karen Wallace
- Siblings: Lauren van Gisbergen
- Partner: Jessica Dane
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: 7 million USD
Early life and education
Shane van Gisbergen was born on May 9, 1989 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was raised by his parents, Robert van Gisbergen and Karen Wallace. Van Gisbergen has an older sister named Lauren van Gisbergen. He attended Saint Kentigern College in Auckland for his studies. Van Gisbergen identifies as a New Zealander and practices Christianity as his religion.
Career
Shane van Gisbergen, also known as “SVG,” is a highly accomplished New Zealand sports car driver with an impressive career spanning a variety of disciplines. He is a three-time Supercars Champion, having won the title in 2016, 2021 and 2022. As of July 6, 2024, he holds 4th place on the all-time wins list with 80 wins and 46 pole positions.
Van Gisbergen’s success extends beyond the Supercars Championship, as he has also won the prestigious Bathurst 1000 three times in 2020, 2022 and 2023. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Kaulig Racing and runs select races in the NASCAR Cup Series for both Kaulig Racing and Trackhouse Racing. He also participated in the ARCA Menards Series.
In addition to his achievements in touring car and classic car racing, Van Gisbergen also demonstrated his versatility by winning the 2016 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup with McLaren. He also won the 2016 LIQUI MOLY Bathurst 12 Hour championship with McLaren and achieved top position at the grueling 24 Hours of Daytona. In 2022, he made his Le Mans debut and even competed in World Rally Championship events.
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Personal life
Shane van Gisbergen, the famous New Zealand racing driver, is currently in a relationship with Jessica Dane, the daughter of Roland Dane, the former owner of the Triple Eight Racing team. The couple’s relationship became public knowledge in 2022, but they chose to keep details about their personal lives private.
Van Gisbergen, known for his exceptional driving skills and countless achievements in various motorsport championships, is unmarried and has no children.
Net worth
Shane van Gisbergen is a highly successful New Zealand racing driver, known for his achievements in the Supercars Championship. Estimates place his net worth at around $7 million, a testament to his impressive career achievements and growing commercial appeal.
