Ty Gibbs

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Ty Gibbs is an American professional stock car racer and team owner. Born October 4, 2002, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he competes in NASCAR’s top series and is a co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 54 program in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Career at a glance
- Early years: Gibbs started in go-karts and moved up through the racing ladder in North Carolina, including the CARS Late Model Stock Tour.
- ARCA and development: He raced in the ARCA Menards Series East and West, winning the East title in 2021 and the ARCA championship in 2021.
- Xfinity Series: Gibbs made his Xfinity Series debut in 2021 with Joe Gibbs Racing and won on the Daytona Road Course, becoming one of the youngest winners in Xfinity history.
- Xfinity champion: In 2022 he ran full-time in Xfinity, winning multiple races and capturing the Xfinity Series championship.
- Cup Series: Gibbs moved to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2023 with Joe Gibbs Racing, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2023. He had strong results and playoff appearances, including a notable playoff run in 2024 that ended with a 15th-place finish in the final standings.
- Ownership: In 2024 it was announced that Gibbs would become a co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, owning the No. 54 car in the Xfinity Series starting in 2025.

Notable achievements
- ARCA Menards Series East champion (2021)
- ARCA Menards Series champion (2021)
- 2021 Xfinity Series race winner on debut (Daytona road course)
- 2022 Xfinity Series Champion
- 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year
- 2025 NASCAR In-Season Challenge winner

Personal life
Gibbs is the grandson of Joe Gibbs, the former NFL coach and Joe Gibbs Racing founder, and the son of Coy Gibbs. He comes from a racing family and helped lead Joe Gibbs Racing’s effort as both a driver and team owner.

Ty Gibbs has quickly become a prominent name in American stock car racing, known for his success across ARCA, Xfinity, and Cup Series competition and for his role in the family-owned racing operation.