Shane van Gisbergen, the New Zealand‑born champion who has been a full‑time entrant in the NASCAR Cup Series for Trackhouse Racing, recently turned heads in the Truck Series by finishing third at Watkins Glen two weekends ago.
Despite that strong showing, he will not be behind the wheel of the No. 4 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend; instead, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., a former Cup Series standout, is slated to make his second start of the season in that truck.
Van Gisbergen will, however, take over the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet at Charlotte, marking his first appearance in that car for the team.
The article also outlines a busy schedule for the No. 4 truck, which will be driven by a rotating roster of drivers throughout the remainder of the season.
Debuts and future plans
Among the newcomers, Donovan Strauss is set to make his Truck Series debut at North Wilkesboro Speedway in July, while Garrett Mitchell will compete at Talladega Superspeedway in October.
Andres Perez de Lara remains Niece Motorsports' sole full‑time driver, piloting the No. 44 Chevrolet, whereas Ross Chastain will run the No. 45 Chevrolet for a fifth consecutive race, and Conner Jones is preparing for his third start of the year in the No. 42 Chevrolet.
Connor Zilisch, who previously finished runner‑up at Watkins Glen in the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, continues to be a strong contender, and the piece also mentions Carson Hocevar, who is listed among the drivers slated for upcoming events.