MusaShane van Gisbergen—better known in the racing world as SVG—just added another chapter to his already outrageous motorsport legend. The Kiwi superstar didn’t just win NASCAR’s first international race—he conquered it under the kind of pressure that would’ve sent most drivers spinning off track.
Let’s set the scene: delays, cancellations, and a nasty illness all tried to derail SVG before he even got behind the wheel. His flight into Canada was a logistical nightmare, with layovers that stretched into marathons and sleep measured in minutes. Add to that a lingering stomach bug that had him running to the bathroom more than the garage, and it looked like the Montreal street circuit might get the better of him before the race even began.
But SVG isn’t built like the rest of us.
By the time race day rolled around, he looked pale but focused. The man might have been running on electrolytes and adrenaline, but he brought every ounce of skill, grit, and street-racing smarts to the track. From the first lap, he was in the zone—precision braking, surgical overtakes, and an uncanny feel for the unpredictable corners of the Canadian circuit.
And let’s not forget the competition. This wasn’t a charity drive. The field was stacked with seasoned NASCAR road course warriors who were hungry to make history of their own. But SVG made them look like they were playing catch-up from the green flag.
In the final laps, as tired bodies and worn tires faded, SVG seemed to tap into another gear. With the finish line in sight, he fended off a late charge with ice-cold composure, crossing the line with both arms raised and history firmly in his hands.
Winning NASCAR’s first international race was already going to be a monumental feat. But doing it with jet lag, a busted immune system, and zero margin for error? That’s the stuff of motorsport folklore.
SVG’s victory in Montreal didn’t just earn him a shiny new trophy—it solidified his status as a global racing threat. From Supercars in Australia to the streets of Chicago and now the international NASCAR stage, he’s proving there’s no surface or continent he can’t conquer.
Call it grit. Call it talent. Call it madness. Whatever it is, SVG just turned chaos into glory—and the racing world won’t forget it anytime soon.
Musa
