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 stock car racing driver and team owner currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series and part-time in the Xfinity Series. Driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, which he co-owns, Gibbs secured the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship and the 2021 ARCA Menards Series title. As the grandson of the legendary NFL coach and NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs, he carries a significant legacy within the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1973: R. Hutcherson

In 1973, R. Hutcherson was the winner.

1974: R. Hutcherson/D. Dayton

In 1974, R. Hutcherson and D. Dayton were the winners.

1975: D. Dayton

In 1975, D. Dayton was the winner.

1976: D. Dayton

In 1976, D. Dayton was the winner.

1977: C. Myers

In 1977, C. Myers was the winner.

1978: M. Smith

In 1978, M. Smith was the winner.

1979: M. Smith

In 1979, M. Smith was the winner.

1980: B. Dotter

In 1980, B. Dotter was the winner.

1981: L. Moyer

In 1981, L. Moyer was the winner.

1982: S. Stovall

In 1982, S. Stovall was the winner.

1983: B. Dotter

In 1983, B. Dotter was the winner.

1984: B. Dotter

In 1984, B. Dotter was the winner.

1985: L. Raymond

In 1985, L. Raymond was the winner.

1986: L. Raymond

In 1986, L. Raymond was the winner.

1987: B. Venturini Sr.

In 1987, B. Venturini Sr. was the winner.

1988: T. Leslie

In 1988, T. Leslie was the winner.

1989: Bob Keselowski

In 1989, Bob Keselowski was the winner.

1990: B. Brevak

In 1990, B. Brevak was the winner.

1991: B. Venturini Sr.

In 1991, B. Venturini Sr. was the winner.

1992: B. Bowsher

In 1992, B. Bowsher was the winner.

1993: T. Steele

In 1993, T. Steele was the winner.

1994: B. Bowsher

In 1994, B. Bowsher was the winner.

1995: A. Hillenburg

In 1995, A. Hillenburg was the winner.

1996: T. Steele

In 1996, T. Steele was the winner.

1997: T. Steele

In 1997, T. Steele was the winner.

1998: F. Kimmel

In 1998, F. Kimmel was the winner.

1999: B. Baird

In 1999, B. Baird was the winner.

2000: F. Kimmel

In 2000, F. Kimmel was the winner.

2001: F. Kimmel

In 2001, F. Kimmel was the winner.

2002: F. Kimmel

In 2002, F. Kimmel was the winner.

2003: F. Kimmel

In 2003, F. Kimmel was the winner.

2004: F. Kimmel

In 2004, F. Kimmel was the winner.

2005: F. Kimmel

In 2005, F. Kimmel was the winner.

2006: F. Kimmel

In 2006, F. Kimmel was the winner.

2007: F. Kimmel

In 2007, F. Kimmel was the winner.

2008: J. Allgaier

In 2008, J. Allgaier was the winner.

2009: J. Lofton

In 2009, J. Lofton was the winner.

2010: P. Sheltra

In 2010, P. Sheltra was the winner.

2011: T. Dillon

In 2011, T. Dillon was the winner.

2012: C. Buescher

In 2012, C. Buescher was the winner.

2012: Joe Gibbs Racing fielded an entry in the series

In 2012, Joe Gibbs Racing fielded an entry in the series for the first time.

2013: F. Kimmel

In 2013, F. Kimmel was the winner.

2014: M. Mitchell

In 2014, M. Mitchell was the winner.

2015: G. Enfinger

In 2015, G. Enfinger was the winner.

2016: C. Briscoe

In 2016, C. Briscoe was the winner.

2017: A. Theriault

In 2017, A. Theriault was the winner.

2017: CARS Late Model Stock series

In 2017, 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, Gibbs competed in the CARS Late Model Stock series for Marlowe Racing and finished 8th in the season points standings.

2018: S. Creed

In 2018, S. Creed was the winner.

2019: C. Eckes

In 2019, C. Eckes was the winner.

2019: NASCAR K&N Pro Series West debut and win

In 2019, Gibbs made his debut in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season-finale at ISM Raceway, going on to win the race driving the No. 40.

2019: ARCA Menards Series

In 2019, 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: First career win in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

In 2019, Gibbs scored his first career win in his sixth start at the Apple Barrel 125 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the No. 54.

2019: IceBreaker 125 Late Model Stock race win

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

2020: B. Holmes

In 2020, B. Holmes was the winner.

2020: Finished second at ISM Raceway

In 2020, Gibbs returned to run the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at ISM Raceway, leading the most laps but finishing second after being passed on the final lap.

January 26, 2021: Xfinity Series debut announcement

On January 26, 2021, JGR announced that Gibbs would make his Xfinity Series debut in 2021 at the Daytona Road Course in the team's No. 54 car as part of a part-time schedule.

2021: ARCA Menards Series Champion

Gibbs ended the 2021 season as ARCA Menards Series champion, having won 10 out of 20 races.

2021: Ran both races at Phoenix

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

2021: Full-time in ARCA Menards Series

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

2021: T. Gibbs

In 2021, T. Gibbs was the winner.

2021: Four starts in the 2021 season

In the 2021 season, Gibbs made four starts, winning the pole position and the race in all four starts, leading 621 of the 625 laps he completed. As a result, he finished ninth in the standings.

July 24, 2022: NASCAR Cup Series debut

On July 24, 2022, Gibbs made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the 2022 M&M's Fan Appreciation 400 at Pocono, driving the No. 45 car as a fill-in for Kurt Busch, finishing 16th.

2022: Full-time in Xfinity Series and Championship

In 2022, Gibbs moved into the Xfinity Series full-time, driving the No. 54. He also became the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion.

2022: NASCAR Xfinity Series champion

In 2022, Gibbs was the NASCAR Xfinity Series champion.

2022: N. Sanchez

In 2022, N. Sanchez was the winner.

2023: Part-time in No. 19

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

2023: Full-time in NASCAR Cup Series

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

2023: J. Love

In 2023, J. Love was the winner.

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

On October 16, 2024, it was announced that Gibbs would become a co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing and will own the No. 54 Toyota Supra for the Xfinity Series starting in 2025.