Shane van Gisbergen will debut the iconic No. 97 in the NASCAR Cup Series next season, reflecting a meaningful number throughout his motorsport journey. Trackhouse Racing has revealed an eye-catching Red Bull Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ahead of his anticipated drive, placing the Shane van Gisbergen No. 97 at the center of attention.
Trackhouse Launches Bold Red Bull Livery for No. 97 and No. 88
Trackhouse Racing shared the first look at the No. 97 Red Bull machine, announcing the new number for van Gisbergen in an emotional video earlier this month. Alongside van Gisbergen, teenage sensation and fellow Red Bull athlete Connor Zilisch will handle the No. 88 car, also carrying the Red Bull branding. The two vehicles feature similar styling but are set apart by distinctive details: van Gisbergen’s car and suit will display vivid red highlights, while Zilisch will sport blue accents.
Race Debuts Scheduled for Atlanta and Daytona
The Shane van Gisbergen No. 97 will make its debut at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta on February 22. Meanwhile, Zilisch is scheduled to race his No. 88 Red Bull entry a week earlier at the legendary Daytona 500. These announcements underline Red Bull’s support, with sponsorship confirmed for both drivers in 25 races during the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
Significance of the No. 97 for van Gisbergen
For van Gisbergen, a three-time Supercars champion, the No. 97 holds deep personal and professional meaning. He captured all three of his Supercars championships using the number, and carried it over in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (now the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series) in 2024 while driving for Kaulig Racing, achieving three victories that season. The return to the No. 97 in the Cup Series is a notable chapter in his career.
“It means a lot to have the number No. 97 on my Cup car,”
van Gisbergen said in a release for the team.
“It’s a number that means so much to my family and me, so to see it on my car for the first time was surreal. I love the red flash designs on both sides of the car. It’s going to look epic on the track.”
– Shane van Gisbergen, Driver
Looking Ahead for SVG and Red Bull in NASCAR
As the Shane van Gisbergen No. 97 prepares to compete in the Cup Series, the partnership with Red Bull highlights Trackhouse Racing’s commitment to supporting premier international talent in American motorsport. Connor Zilisch’s rise as a young Red Bull athlete also signals an exciting future for the team. Enthusiasts eagerly await the debut of these new liveries, anticipating strong performances from both drivers in the upcoming season.
