EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 27 MIN

Shane van Gisbergen Interview

from Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX · host FOX Sports

Shane van Gisbergen joins Kevin Harvick on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour to break down his transition to NASCAR and the strong start to his season as he continues to prove himself on both road courses and oval tracks. In this episode, Harvick sits down with the former Supercars champion to discuss the biggest adjustments he has faced moving into NASCAR, how he has improved on ovals, and why switching to the No. 97 car carries personal significance for him. SVG also shares how his success in NASCAR is growing the sport’s popularity in Australia and New Zealand, what challenges he continues to face adapting to stock car racing in the United States, and what goals he has set for the remainder of the season. 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - Offseason Conversations With Trackhouse Racing 3:20 - Transitioning To Racing In NASCAR 8:27 - First Time Racing A Car 9:28 - International Support As A NASCAR Driver 12:42 - Cultural Differences Of Racing In The US 14:32 - Expectations At Trackhouse Racing 18:32 - Favorite Oval Races 20:05 - Significance Of Number 97 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices