Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ty Gibbs

How Ty Gibbs built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ty Gibbs is a prominent American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. Currently, he races full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the No. 54 Toyota Camry XSE for Joe Gibbs Racing. He clinched the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2022 and the ARCA Menards Series title in 2021, marking him as a rising talent. Notably, Gibbs is the grandson of former NFL coach and NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs. He is also a co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, further solidifying his role in the sport.

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2017: CARS Late Model Stock Series

In 2017, Tyler Gibbs competed in the CARS Late Model Stock series for Marlowe Racing and finished 14th in the season points standings.

2018: CARS Late Model Stock Series

In 2018, Tyler Gibbs competed in the CARS Late Model Stock series for Marlowe Racing. He finished 8th in the standings.

2019: NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Debut and Win

In 2019, Tyler Gibbs debuted in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season-finale at ISM Raceway, winning the race. He drove the No. 40.

2019: ARCA Menards Series

In 2019, Tyler Gibbs ran 11 of 20 races in the ARCA Menards Series, finishing 13th in the standing after picking up wins at Gateway and Salem.

2019: NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

In 2019, Tyler Gibbs ran a partial schedule in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, collecting four second-place finishes in five starts in the DGR-Crosley No. 17. He scored his first career win at the Apple Barrel 125 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the No. 54.

2019: IceBreaker 125 Late Model Stock Race Win

In 2019, Tyler Gibbs won the IceBreaker 125 Late Model Stock race at Myrtle Beach Speedway, driving the No. 18 for Nelson Motorsports.

October 4, 2020: Gibbs Turns 18

On October 4, 2020, Tyler Gibbs turned 18, making him eligible to race on all tracks on the ARCA schedule.

2020: NASCAR K&N Pro Series West

In 2020, Tyler Gibbs ran the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at ISM Raceway, leading the most laps but finishing second.

January 26, 2021: Xfinity Series Debut Announcement

On January 26, 2021, JGR announced that Tyler Gibbs would make his Xfinity Series debut in 2021 at the Daytona Road Course.

2021: T. Gibbs wins

In 2021, T. Gibbs had a significant career milestone by winning.

2021: NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Races at Phoenix

In 2021, Tyler Gibbs ran both races at Phoenix in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, starting on the pole and winning both events.

2021: Full-Time in ARCA Menards Series

In 2021, Tyler Gibbs ran full-time in the ARCA Menards Series in the JGR No. 18, starting the season with a 4th-place finish at Daytona and a win at Phoenix.

2021: 2021 ARCA Menards Series Championship

In 2021, Tyler Gibbs won the ARCA Menards Series championship.

2021: ARCA Menards Series Starts and Wins

In the 2021 season, Tyler Gibbs made four starts in the ARCA Menards Series, winning the pole position and the race in all four starts.

July 24, 2022: NASCAR Cup Series Debut

On July 24, 2022, Tyler Gibbs made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Pocono, driving the No. 45 car as a fill-in for Kurt Busch. The race was the 2022 M&M's Fan Appreciation 400.

2022: Full-Time Xfinity Series and Championship

In 2022, Tyler Gibbs moved into the Xfinity Series full-time, driving the No. 54. Gibbs dominated at Phoenix to become the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion.

2022: 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship

In 2022, Tyler Gibbs won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.

2023: Part-Time Driving and Win at Indianapolis

In 2023, Tyler Gibbs drove the No. 19 on a part-time basis, scoring one win at Indianapolis.

2023: Full-Time NASCAR Cup Series and Rookie of the Year

In 2023, Tyler Gibbs joined the NASCAR Cup Series on a full-time basis, driving the newly rebranded No. 54 for Joe Gibbs Racing and earning the NASCAR Rookie of the Year title.

October 16, 2024: Co-Ownership of Joe Gibbs Racing

On October 16, 2024, it was announced that Tyler Gibbs would become a co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing.

2024: 2024 Season Performance

In 2024, Tyler Gibbs scored his first career pole at the Coca-Cola 600, and his second at Pocono. He made the playoffs but was eliminated in the Round of 16, finishing 15th in the final point standings, a career best.