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McLaughlin urges Supercars drivers to seek the right US racing opportunities
Scott McLaughlin wants more Supercars drivers to race in the United States.
The three-time Supercars champion moved to IndyCar at the end of 2020 and now races for Team Penske.
Shane van Gisbergen followed a different route, moving from Supercars to NASCAR after a one-off Cup Series start with Trackhouse Racing.
Van Gisbergen’s Cup career shows the opportunity can work, but takes time.
McLaughlin says drivers need the right team support because the Cup Series is tough.
Brodie Kostecki, Will Brown and Cam Waters have made NASCAR appearances, while other drivers have explored opportunities.
Broc Feeney is considered a likely candidate for a 2027 start with RFK Racing, though no deal is confirmed.
McLaughlin says he would support more Supercars drivers trying NASCAR or IndyCar.
Scott McLaughlin urged Supercars drivers seeking opportunities in the United States to find teams that can properly support them.
He said the NASCAR Cup Series is tough and that drivers need backing from a team.
McLaughlin pointed to Shane van Gisbergen’s move from Supercars to NASCAR as a successful example.
Brodie Kostecki, Will Brown and Cam Waters have made NASCAR appearances, while Matt Payne and Broc Feeney have tried to secure opportunities.
McLaughlin said he would also welcome Supercars drivers moving to IndyCar.
- Who
- Scott McLaughlin gave the advice to Supercars drivers considering racing in the United States.
- What
- He urged them to seek the right opportunities and strong team backing.
- When
- The comments were reported on October 26, 2026.
- Where
- The United States, including NASCAR and IndyCar.
- Why
- McLaughlin said the Cup Series is tough and drivers need the right team support.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
McLaughlin left Supercars and joined Team Penske in IndyCar.
Van Gisbergen won two consecutive Supercars titles.
He made a one-off NASCAR Cup Series start with Trackhouse Racing before moving into a full-time drive.
Feeney is thought to be the most likely candidate to make a start with RFK Racing.
- McLaughlin
- Three-time Supercars champion
- IndyCar team
- Team Penske
- Van Gisbergen’s NASCAR team
- Trackhouse Racing
- Possible 2027 candidate
- Broc Feeney
- Feeney’s possible NASCAR team
- RFK Racing
What people are saying
I think you’ve just got to make sure that these guys that are coming over are getting the right opportunity and not putting themselves in with the wolves, because I tell you what, the Cup Series is tough.
As we’ve seen, Shane is a world-class driver but it’s taken time and you need to have that backing from a team like Trackhouse has been for Shane.
I hope to see more guys come over.
I’m happy in IndyCar, if they might want to come to IndyCar, they can as well.