Shane van Gisbergen will be returning to the Daytona 500 with new support, as Trackhouse Racing announced a partnership with SuperFile for the iconic event at Daytona International Speedway. Bringing the focus keyword, Shane van Gisbergen Daytona 500, to the forefront, this collaboration marks the debut of SuperFile on NASCAR’s grandest stage, The Great American Race on February 15.
SuperFile, headquartered in Chicago, is entering the NASCAR scene by joining forces with Auckland native van Gisbergen and leveraging the wide audience of the Daytona 500 for its first exposure in the motorsports world. This partnership is set for an energetic start to the NASCAR season, with SuperFile branding van Gisbergen’s No. 97 Chevrolet during the main event.
Introducing a New Era in Cybersecurity with Sovereign File Control
SuperFile stands out in the technology sector by pioneering sovereign file control, a new class of cybersecurity. Their platform allows organizations, including businesses, government agencies, and creators, to securely manage, track, and even revoke access to files after they have been shared or downloaded—addressing challenges that have become commonplace due to ransomware, insider risks, and AI-driven data breaches.
The company introduces a system where digital ownership extends beyond standard perimeter security, maintaining control over content wherever it might go. In today’s environment, SuperFile’s approach offers heightened digital trust, thanks to features often described as “trackable, unhackable, takebackable.” This technology ensures users can keep sensitive information protected at every stage of its lifecycle.
Reactions from Key Figures on This Game-changing Partnership
Van Gisbergen shared his excitement about the partnership and the possibilities it brings for racing and technology:
“It’s epic to have SuperFile on my 97 Chevrolet for the biggest race of the year,”
said van Gisbergen.
“There is no better place than Daytona to introduce SuperFile to NASCAR for the first time. I remember my first DAYTONA 500 and it was electric. Looking forward to having a good run at it together.”
– Shane van Gisbergen, Driver
SuperFile CEO Shane Valdez emphasized the innovation behind their technology and its significance for the future of data protection:
“We took on a challenge that everyone said was impossible: giving people true control of their data,”
said Shane Valdez, CEO of SuperFile.
“We’re building the future of digital infrastructure, where ownership and enforcement persist beyond the firewall, beyond the download, and beyond traditional security. The DAYTONA 500 is where the world meets what’s next, and Trackhouse Racing is the perfect partner to introduce a technology built on speed, trust, and absolute control.”
– Shane Valdez, CEO of SuperFile
Trackhouse Racing team owner Justin Marks highlighted the value both sides bring to the collaboration:
“We make it a priority at Trackhouse Racing to partner with companies that are distinctive, innovative and forward-thinking,”
said Trackhouse Racing team owner Justin Marks.
“SuperFile has a very unique position in the tech space with their software and cybersecurity capabilities that are applicable to a lot of industries, including motorsports. We’re thrilled to have SuperFile join Trackhouse and look forward to leveraging their presence through auto racing.”
– Justin Marks, Team Owner, Trackhouse Racing
Van Gisbergen’s NASCAR Journey and Achievements
This entry marks van Gisbergen’s second Daytona 500 appearance and continues his noteworthy trajectory in American stock car racing. In the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, he delivered five wins and finished 12th overall in the driver standings, earning the Rookie of the Year honor. This achievement set a new benchmark, as he became the rookie with the most single-season wins in the history of the series, and with six career Cup victories, he is the most successful non-U.S.–born driver in NASCAR history.
His striking entry into the Cup Series began in July 2023, when van Gisbergen won the Chicago Street Race with Trackhouse Racing’s PROJECT91 initiative. That victory established him as one of only six foreign-born drivers to win a Cup Series event and the first since Johnny Rutherford, who achieved such a feat in his debut race nearly 60 years before.
Van Gisbergen, a three-time Supercars champion from New Zealand, arrived in America through the Trackhouse Racing PROJECT91 program, which was launched in 2022. The initiative was designed to give globally recognized international racing drivers an opportunity to compete at the highest level of American stock car racing, further expanding the team’s international reach and reputation.
Upcoming Race Details and Anticipated Impact
The 68th running of the Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, February 15 at 2:30 p.m. ET, airing on FOX. As SuperFile makes its entry into NASCAR alongside one of the sport’s standout international figures, industry observers will be watching how technology and racing innovation will intersect. The partnership could pave the way for more cybersecurity companies to view motorsports as a dynamic arena to showcase next-generation solutions, while van Gisbergen aims to build on his success and continue his groundbreaking journey in stock car racing.
