History of Ty Gibbs in Timeline

Ty Gibbs is a professional stock car racing driver and team owner, currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR). He also races part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for JGR. Gibbs achieved significant success early in his career, winning the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship and the 2021 ARCA Menards Series championship. Notably, he is the grandson of Joe Gibbs, a former NFL coach and NASCAR team owner, and holds a co-ownership stake in JGR.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1972: Modern Era of NASCAR

In 1972, the modern era of NASCAR began. Gibbs was the only driver in the modern era (1972-present) to win their first NASCAR national series race until Shane van Gisbergen.

1973: R. Hutcherson

In 1973, R. Hutcherson achieved a notable accomplishment.

1974: R. Hutcherson/D. Dayton

In 1974, R. Hutcherson and D. Dayton both had a significant achievement.

1975: D. Dayton

In 1975, D. Dayton had a notable achievement.

1976: D. Dayton

In 1976, D. Dayton had a notable achievement.

1977: C. Myers

In 1977, C. Myers achieved a significant accomplishment.

1978: M. Smith

In 1978, M. Smith achieved a notable accomplishment.

1979: M. Smith

In 1979, M. Smith had a notable achievement.

1980: B. Dotter

In 1980, B. Dotter had a significant achievement.

1981: L. Moyer

In 1981, L. Moyer had a notable achievement.

1982: S. Stovall

In 1982, S. Stovall achieved a notable accomplishment.

1983: B. Dotter

In 1983, B. Dotter had a notable achievement.

1984: B. Dotter

In 1984, B. Dotter had a notable achievement.

1985: L. Raymond

In 1985, L. Raymond had a notable achievement.

1986: L. Raymond

In 1986, L. Raymond had a notable achievement.

1987: B. Venturini Sr.

In 1987, B. Venturini Sr. achieved a significant accomplishment.

1988: T. Leslie

In 1988, T. Leslie had a notable achievement.

1989: Bob Keselowski

In 1989, Bob Keselowski achieved a notable accomplishment.

1990: B. Brevak

In 1990, B. Brevak had a notable achievement.

1991: B. Venturini Sr.

In 1991, B. Venturini Sr. achieved a notable accomplishment.

1992: B. Bowsher

In 1992, B. Bowsher had a notable achievement.

1993: T. Steele

In 1993, T. Steele achieved a notable accomplishment.

1994: B. Bowsher

In 1994, B. Bowsher had a notable achievement.

1995: A. Hillenburg

In 1995, A. Hillenburg achieved a significant accomplishment.

1996: T. Steele

In 1996, T. Steele achieved a notable accomplishment.

1997: T. Steele

In 1997, T. Steele achieved a notable accomplishment.

1998: F. Kimmel

In 1998, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

1999: B. Baird

In 1999, B. Baird achieved a significant accomplishment.

2000: F. Kimmel

In 2000, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

2001: F. Kimmel

In 2001, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

October 4, 2002: Tyler Randal Gibbs Born

On October 4, 2002, Tyler Randal Gibbs was born. He later became a professional stock car racing driver and team owner.

Others born on this day/year

2002: F. Kimmel

In 2002, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

2003: F. Kimmel

In 2003, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

2004: F. Kimmel

In 2004, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

2005: F. Kimmel

In 2005, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

2006: F. Kimmel

In 2006, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

2007: F. Kimmel

In 2007, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

2008: J. Allgaier

In 2008, J. Allgaier had a notable achievement.

2009: J. Lofton

In 2009, J. Lofton had a notable achievement.

2010: P. Sheltra

In 2010, P. Sheltra achieved a notable accomplishment.

2011: T. Dillon

In 2011, T. Dillon achieved a significant accomplishment.

2012: C. Buescher

In 2012, C. Buescher achieved a notable accomplishment.

2012: Kevin Swindell Leads All Laps

In 2012, Kevin Swindell led all laps in a race at Chicagoland Speedway, a feat that Gibbs would later replicate in 2021.

2012: Joe Gibbs Racing in ARCA Menards Series East

In 2012, before Gibbs joined, Joe Gibbs Racing last fielded an entry in the ARCA Menards Series East.

2013: F. Kimmel

In 2013, F. Kimmel had a notable achievement.

2014: M. Mitchell

In 2014, M. Mitchell had a notable achievement.

2015: G. Enfinger

In 2015, G. Enfinger achieved a significant accomplishment.

2016: C. Briscoe

In 2016, C. Briscoe had a notable achievement.

2017: A. Theriault

In 2017, A. Theriault had a notable achievement.

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 achieved a notable accomplishment.

2019: C. Eckes

In 2019, C. Eckes achieved a significant accomplishment.

2019: ARCA Menards Series Races

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 in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.

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.

2019: NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Debut

In the 2019 season, Gibbs made his debut in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West at ISM Raceway, winning the race. He drove the No. 40.

October 4, 2020: Eligibility to Race on All ARCA Tracks

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

2020: B. Holmes

In 2020, B. Holmes had a notable achievement.

2020: NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Standings

In 2020, Gibbs finished 19th in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West standings.

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, driving the No. 54 car.

2021: Wins in the ARCA Menards Series

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

2021: ARCA Menards Series Champion

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

2021: Wins at Phoenix in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West

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

2021: T. Gibbs

In 2021, T. Gibbs achieved a significant accomplishment.

July 24, 2022: NASCAR Cup Series Debut

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

2022: Full-Time in Xfinity Series and Championship

In 2022, Gibbs moved into the Xfinity Series full-time, driving the No. 54, won multiple races, and 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 achieved a notable accomplishment.

2023: Part-Time in No. 19

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

2023: Full-Time in NASCAR Cup Series

In 2023, Gibbs joined the NASCAR Cup Series full-time, driving the No. 54 for Joe Gibbs Racing and earning the NASCAR Rookie of the Year title, despite missing the playoffs.

2023: J. Love

In 2023, J. Love had a notable achievement.

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

On October 16, 2024, Gibbs became a co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing.

2024: A. Pérez

In 2024, A. Pérez achieved a notable accomplishment.

2024: Career Best Finish

In 2024, despite not winning a race, Gibbs finished 15th in the final point standings, a career best.

2024: Connor Zilisch Surpasses Gibbs

In the 2024 Mission 200 at The Glen, Connor Zilisch surpassed Gibbs as the youngest driver to win an Xfinity road course race.

2025: Most Cup Series Starts for JGR Without a Win

At the 2025 Cook Out 400, Gibbs passed J. J. Yeley to claim the unfortunate record of becoming the driver with the most Cup Series starts for JGR without a win, with 79 races.