When it comes to NASCAR's street course in downtown Chicago, there is Shane van Gisbergen, and then there is everyone else. Van Gisbergen has won the pole for Sunday's Grant Park 165. The 36-year-old New Zealander turned a lap at 88.

Back in July 2023, Trackhouse's Shane van Gisbergen debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series with an outstanding win at the inaugural street race in downtown Chicago. His Cup resume features three top-five and six top-10 finishes, and two poles, including the most recent one in Mexico City, where he also won the race.