Shane van Gisbergen will enter the NASCAR Cup Series full-time next year with Trackhouse Racing.

The organization has acquired a third contract to field van Gisbergen alongside Ross Chastain in the No. 1 Chevrolet and Daniel Suarez in the No. 99 Chevrolet. The New Zealander will drive the No. 88.

“This is a big day in many ways for Trackhouse Racing, Shane, Chevrolet and racing fans around the world,” said Justin Marks. “This is an important step for our organization and a credit to the men and women at Trackhouse Racing whose hard work and success over the past few years has led to our ability to expand to three Cup teams in 2025.”

“It’s also a big step up for Shane, who gave Trackhouse Racing a chance, moved here from New Zealand and is now competing in the most competitive stock car racing series in the world. Everyone will get to see one of the world’s racing superstars compete in the NASCAR Cup Series next year.”

Stephen Doran will be van Gisbergen’s crew chief. Doran is currently working with Zane Smith, who drives the No. 71 for Spire Motorsports under a deal with Trackhouse Racing.

Van Gisbergen, 35, is a three-time Australian Supercars champion who switched to stock cars despite having a year left on his contract with Red Bull Ampol Racing. He burst onto the NASCAR scene last year with a win on his debut at the Chicago Street Course, then signed a development deal that will see him compete full-time in the Xfinity Series with Kaulig Racing this year, in addition to a partial Cup Series program.

“This is what I set out to do and I’m ready,” said van Gisbergen. “I know there’s a tough learning curve ahead of me, but the best way to learn is to go out and do it. I feel like I’ve made progress this year with Kaulig Racing in the Xfinity Series and I can’t thank everyone there enough. I’m excited for the Cup Series. These drivers and teams are the best in the world and it will be an honor to be a part of their racing.”

Sponsorship for van Gisbergen will be announced in the coming weeks.