Xfinity Series playoffs kick off at Kansas with van Gisbergen preparing

Shane van Gisbergen is preparing for his debut in the Xfinity Series playoffs, which commence this Saturday at Kansas Speedway. He has been studying the complex playoff system, expressing that it is the most intricate racing series he has encountered. The playoffs will see Justin Allgaier leading in points, with Cole Custer as the reigning champion. The format involves three races per round, with the bottom four drivers being eliminated after each round. Van Gisbergen, new to NASCAR, faces challenges due to limited practice time, particularly at superspeedways like Talladega, which he finds difficult to grasp. He plans to adopt a conservative approach at unfamiliar tracks, gradually building his pace throughout the race. His experience in sharing insights about the racing system with fans from Australia and New Zealand has been rewarding, as many are eager to learn about the intricacies of NASCAR racing. As the playoffs unfold, van Gisbergen aims to leverage his teammate A.J. Allmendinger’s expertise, especially at the Roval, where Allmendinger has been successful.