Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) made his NASCAR Cup Series debut on July 2, 2023 at the Chicago Street Course. But, he won't be the only Supercar Champion to join the field for 2025....
Will Brown, the 2024 champion of Australia Supercars, aims to join the NASCAR Cup Series in the 2025 season. Brown, a 26-year-old Australian road racer celebrated for his impressive abilities and recent triumph in Supercars, announced his intention to participate in two NASCAR Cup Series races on the Supercars' Drivers' Only Podcast.
He is aiming to compete in the Circuit of the Americas on March 2 and the Chicago Street Course on July 6. Brown has expressed a strong interest in driving the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing, the team he joined when he first entered the sport in 2024.
Transitioning from Supercars to NASCAR requires significant adaptation, as the vehicles in each series differ greatly in terms of weight and engine configurations. Nonetheless, Brown's intent to participate in the NASCAR series highlights his enthusiasm for challenging himself in a new arena.
However, Brown encounters difficulties in securing the RCR No. 33 car for the Chicago Street Course due to increased interest from other drivers eager to compete in this esteemed race.
Brown's venture into the NASCAR Cup Series comes after his 2024 debut with Richard Childress Racing, where he encountered mechanical problems at the Toyota / Save Mart 350, leading to a 31st-place finish. Nonetheless, he showed promise during practice sessions at Sonoma Raceway by securing the third-fastest time. These experiences will certainly be influential as he gears up for his 2025 season.
Competing for Richard Childress Racing, a legendary team in NASCAR, signifies Brown's access to premier resources and backing. This team, celebrated for its previous triumphs with drivers such as Dale Earnhardt and Kevin Harvick, provides Brown with a solid foundation to manage the challenges of entering the renowned sport.
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