AN up-and-coming Aussie in the motorsport industry is set to join Shane van Gisbergen’s NASCAR charge.
Harry Alexander has signed with Trackhouse Racing to operate on the #97 Chevrolet, pending visa approvals to facilitate his relocation.
The 25-year-old mechanic spent the past seven seasons with Supercars squad Brad Jones Racing, most recently on the team’s flagship André Heimgartner-driven entry.
“I was originally supposed to start my role over there in January, but due to some visa issues I’m still here,” Alexander told V8 Sleuth.
“Trackhouse Racing have expressed that they’re keen to have me still, whenever I can get over there, as a mechanic on the #97 car.”
Outside of the Supercars bubble, Alexander has dabbled in sprintcars and it was that discipline which actually put him on the path to fulfilling his long-time NASCAR passion.
“I went to the US to experience some World of Outlaws stuff and met some people along the way and then sort of got in touch with Bryce Seales at Trackhouse,” Alexander explained.
“I actually kind of met him through James Small at JGR (Joe Gibbs Racing).
Harry Alexander with André Heimgartner at the 2025 Sydney 500. Pic: Supplied/Pace Images
“Bryce ended up giving my resume to Stephen Doran, Shane’s crew chief.
“They interviewed me when I got back to Australia and then they offered me a position.
“There were a few offers from several NASCAR teams, but the offer to be on Shane’s car definitely swayed me to go to Trackhouse because obviously that’s a really exciting opportunity and I think the sky is the limit with him.”
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continues this weekend at Martinsville Speedway.
