Byron, meanwhile, has won half the COTA poles and boasts a track-high 70 laps led ... Also, keep an eye on SVG. Shane van Gisbergen’s new team, Trackhouse Racing, took the win here in 2022 ...

Shane van Gisbergen emerged as NASCAR's new road-course beast, and now Connor Zilisch is favored to enter the scene dramatically this week at COTA.

Over the NASCAR weekend at COTA officials, drivers, and teams were confused over which corners were having track limits enforced ... and he had been right behind SVG … His team says, ‘Hold ...

With a sixth-place finish at COTA, SVG improved his ranking in the standings ... Shane van Gisbergen rejoined the track fourth hoping to make up positions on fresher tires. A lap 78 caution ...

Yep, it's a brand new world for NASCAR on road courses, including this week's visit to Austin's Circuit of the Americas. Can't say I was shocked to see SVG atop the Hard Rock Bets board.