Red Bull Drivers’ Unfiltered Opinions on NASCAR

Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) and Connor Zilisch join us for this edition of Night School at Race Service. One arrived in NASCAR after building a championship winning career around the world. The other is still a teenager and already considered one of the sport’s most exciting young talents. Together, they offer a rare look at two very different journeys through racing. Hosted by Rod Chong and Andrew Cramb, this conversation explores everything from adapting to new challenges, handling pressure, and developing as a driver, to the lessons, experiences, and mindset required to compete at the highest level. Along the way, SVG and Connor share stories from their careers, answer questions from a live audience, and offer an honest perspective on what life is really like behind the wheel. Whether you're a longtime NASCAR fan, a Trackhouse Racing supporter, or simply curious about what separates great drivers from the rest, this is a fascinating look inside the minds of two competitors helping shape the future of the sport. Big thanks to Red Bull USA and Trackhouse Racing for making this edition of Night School possible. Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping motorsport, car culture, and the future of racing. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Connor Zilisch's First Steps in Racing 03:00 Shane van Gisbergen's Racing Origins 05:30 SVG's Path to Supercars 09:00 Connor's Karting Career & Racing in Europe 14:15 SVG's Rise Through Supercars 17:50 From Supercars to NASCAR 21:00 Connor's Move Into Professional Racing 24:30 Winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona 30:15 Learning NASCAR's Superspeedways 37:40 Connor's First Oval Wins 40:15 SVG's First Full NASCAR Season 44:55 Connor's Championship Run 47:00 Inside Trackhouse Racing & Red Bull 49:00 Lessons Learned in Motorsport 52:10 Advice for Young Racing Drivers 54:00 Racing Beyond NASCAR 55:40 Audience Q&A Instagram:   / race.service   Tik Tok:   / race.service