Kiwi V8 Supercar driver Shane van Gisbergen will race for Queensland-based compatriots the Stone Brothers for another three years after signing a new contract with the team this week.
That means the Auckland-born 23-year-old becomes the longest-serving driver at the team. At the end of his contract, van Gisbergen will have driven for Stone Brothers Racing for eight years, topping the five years both Russell Ingall and Marcos Ambrose spent with the team.
With the commitment of van Gisbergen assured, team principal Ross Stone was more determined than ever to finish what the team set out to achieve.
"Shane is 23 now and timing is just perfect to try and win a championship or two in the next few years.
"I believe Shane is more than capable of winning the championship. He has natural talent and he is one of those drivers who actually has the V8 Supercar dream. He doesn't have the desire to race for a European team and he isn't using this as a stepping stone."
