Shane Van Gisbergen Pays Tribute to Marcos Ambrose

Tribute to Marcos Ambrose

Shane van Gisbergen honors Marcos Ambrose with a throwback livery at the Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200.

Ambrose's Racing Legacy

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Symbolic Tribute

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Career Achievements

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Van Gisbergen's Transition

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Performance in 2024

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Exclusion from All-Star Race

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Impact of Tribute

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Van Gisbergen's Adaptation

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Racing Community's Response

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