NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey LaJoie predicts that there might be a major shift in the Joe Gibbs Racing garage. Considering that Kyle Busch is hanging onto a thin rope, there might be a chance that Gibb’s grandson, Ty Gibbs, takes his seat. During his podcast, LaJoie said [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BqNHZqbX7rxlG1FZg3QZG?si=KCYk6U7oSF-UK35R51MLNA&nd=1], “I’m gonna go ahead and say it right now ladies and gentlemen, he’s gonna be driving the number 18 car next year in the cup series,” he briefly pauses to whistle and then continues, “go ahead take her to the bank.” He then adds, “He’s certainly capable, he continues to get better each and every week, I’m glad I finished directly behind him this week because I finished one spot behind him every week now I would love to finish 11th.” Ponders Taking Ty Gibbs Out of “High School” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-kyle-petty-urges-kyle-busch-to-accept-bargain-jgr-deal-as-joe-gibbs-ponders-taking-ty-gibbs-out-of-high-school/] Corey LaJoie [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/corey-lajoie/] could be right about that chance that Joe Gibbs might prefer to bring in his grandson over someone who hasn’t been performing so well this year. TY GIBBS FINISHES IN THE TOP 10 AT THE CUP SERIES NASCAR Xfinity driver Ty Gibbs clenched a 10th place finish in the Cup Series during the race at Michigan International Speedway whilst replacing Kurt Busch. Ty Gibbs [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210315131439/2021-02-21T012550Z_1085382114_MT1USATODAY15605371_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-SERIES-SUPER-START-BATTERIES-188.jpg]Feb 20, 2021; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) takes the checkered flag to win the Super Start Batteries 188 at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Gibbs suffered [https://tobychristie.com/2022/08/07/ty-gibbs-scores-first-career-nascar-cup-series-top-10-finish-at-michigan-in-relief-of-kurt-busch/] a penalty during the race as he was caught speeding in the pit lane. That relegated him down to P24 with just 40 laps remaining. However, Ty showcased his driving prowess and managed to cut through other veteran drivers to finish the race in 10th. Watch This Story: Ty Gibbs Gets the Better of Kyle Larson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nascar-news-ty-gibbs-gets-the-better-of-kyle-larson] This was an amazing feat to watch coming from the 19-year-old driver, who’s being speculated by many to join the Cup Series next year. In the three races that Gibbs has replaced Kurt Busch, he has consistently been in the top ’20s. Apart from this, he also garnered [https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2022/08/06/ty-gibbs-scores-fifth-xfinity-series-win-of-2022-at-michigan/] five Xfinity wins this season alone in an absolutely dominating performance. We are ought to see what the young prodigy has in store if and when he joins the Cup series in the future. 

NASCAR Cup Series driver predicts that Ty Gibbs might take the seat of two time
Cup champion Kyle Busch next season.

Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's Degree in Journalism from a top institution, Srijan has written over 1000 articles across various platforms.

His passion for racing began at a young age and has only grown stronger over time. From Formula 1 to NASCAR and from World Rally Championship to World Endurance Championship, Srijan has followed and studied all aspects of these thrilling sports.

Srijan's passion for racing extends beyond writing. He is an avid participant in professional open-wheel sim racing and enjoys producing music, which he shares on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music under the moniker "Lunaprism".

Srijan Mandal

Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's Degree in Journalism from a top institution, Srijan has written over 1000 articles across various platforms.

Srijan Mandal | NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports

EssentiallySports

https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/es_circle_black_logo.png

Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's Degree in Journalism from a top institution, Srijan has written over 1000 articles across various platforms. His passion for racing began at a young age and has only grown stronger over time. From Formula 1 to NASCAR and from World Rally Championship to World Endurance Championship, Srijan has followed and studied all aspects of these thrilling sports. Srijan's passion for racing extends beyond writing. He is an avid participant in professional open-wheel sim racing and enjoys producing music, which he shares on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music under the moniker "Lunaprism".

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Srijan_Mandal_NASCAR-96x96.png

Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR author at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing
his Master’s in Journalism and has been writing for his own blog, 'Noobs
Onboard', for a while now, covering NASCAR, F1, W Series, MotoGP, WRC and the
WEC. Following motorsports for more than a decade now, he has become a devout
supporter of McLaren Racing, Sir Lewis Hamilton, and Ayrton Senna. Not wanting
to restrict himself to just writing, Srijan also practices to take part in
professional open-wheel sim racing soon. Other than penning down his thoughts
about some of the most prestigious racing series in the world, he also writes
fine art & design content for his online art gallery; Artmoshai and produces
music, with releases on Spotify and Apple Music as Lunaprism.

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Srijan_Mandal_NASCAR.png

Kyle Petty Urges Kyle Busch to Accept Bargain JGR Deal as Joe Gibbs Ponders
Taking Ty Gibbs Out of “High School”

Ty Gibbs - EssentiallySports

Ty Gibbs

Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ?wheel? for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/afc0a65575e79c2dd4b2b19a4e61e9d8?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Shaharyar

YouTube video player

iframe

strong

figcaption

figure

“Go Ahead Take Her to the Bank!” – Corey LaJoie Predicts Ty Gibbs Will Replace
Kyle Busch in the #18

Exclusive: Team Kicked Out by NASCAR After a Driver “Snitched” on Them

NASCAR Veterans Take a Dig at Jimmie Johnson’s Star for ‘Wrecking Whole Toyota
Line’ With Wild Dale Jr Accusation

Uncertain “Political Environment” Cause Kyle Busch and Richard Childress Racing
to Take a Major Sponsorship Hit

“You’re Pissing Me Off” – Dale Earnhardt Jr Instantly Shuts Down Denny Hamlin’s
Solution to Better Talladega

“Just Push Her”: Denny Hamlin Asks Tony Stewart’s Sensation To Move Hailie
Deegan Out of His Way

US Army rides in style & safety! NASCAR champs win acclaim for reinforced Chevy troop carriers 

Hendrick Tech for Army Trucks

Rumors of SHR downsizing fly as sponsorships dry up & Michael Jordan’s team eyes a ‘bargain’


23XI Frontrunners For A Third Car?

We remember a racing legend whose name isn't as widely known as the brand he helped build.

Forgotten Brother Behind Chevrolet’s Legacy

Delving into the business intricacies of the sports world ft. Chloe V. Mitchell

Exclusive unheard NBA stories with dunk master Austin Fritts

3 Time Mr. Olympia Frank Zane- The Chemist who made Arnold Schwarzenegger cry


MILLION DOLLAR BLING, Saudi Arabian Glory, World Title and More  Ft. Impa Kasanganay

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is Joe Gibbs Racing?
</strong></h2>
There have been several instances of people switching from one sport to another, be it an athlete, a coach, or anyone else related to a particular sport. The switch is often challenging and more often than not, the person making the switch fails to make an impact in the second sport they had chosen.

But once in a while, there comes a person who earns their accolades no matter where they go and becomes immortalized in more than one discipline. That is the story of former football coach <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joe-gibbs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Gibbs</a>, who made the switch to NASCAR and created one of the most successful Cup and Xfinity Series teams of all time, Joe Gibbs Racing.

[caption id="attachment_2651626" align="aligncenter" width="3300"]<img class="wp-image-2651626 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T231257Z_216673469_MT1USATODAY22539974_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-PRACTICE.jpg" alt="" width="3300" height="2200" /> Feb 16, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs watches practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The history of Joe Gibbs Racing</strong></h2>
When the team was founded in 1992, there was a lot of skepticism around it. After all, Joe Gibbs had been a football man all his life. What would he know of auto racing to be successful? However, after 8 years of toiling away since its inception, JGR struck gold when it defied the odds to win the NASCAR Cup Series with Bobby Labonte in 2000. The team was always run by Gibbs and his son JD Gibbs.

After the latter's untimely passing in 2019, his father has been running things. The team began its journey with Chevrolet from 1992 to 1996 before moving on to Pontiac for 6 seasons. They then again moved back to Chevy in 2003 till 2007. However, since 2007, they have been operating as a Toyota team and have earned much success from the partnership.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why did Joe Gibbs form a NASCAR team?</strong></h2>
The one question that has perplexed both motorsports and football fans is why Joe Gibbs decided to start a race team in the first place. He was a highly successful coach during his time with the Washington Commanders as he guided them to three Superbowl victories and was twice named coach of the year in the NFL. So why make such a risky jump? Well, it turns out that his son JD Gibbs had a big role to play in it.

Despite his dad being a football coach, JD was in awe of motorsports more than football. He wanted his father to do something in that discipline and eventually, the Washington coach caved in and formed Joe Gibbs Racing in 1992, something which he had earlier called <em>"a dream on a sheet of paper".</em>

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1138516 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/joe-gibbs-racing-issues-statement-pocono.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="900" />

The team struggled in its early days as one would expect but Joe Gibbs never gave up. He kept at it for years and finally, after eight years of tireless work, JGR won their first Cup Series championship. The team then ushered in a golden era during which they won three championships in six years with Labonte and Tony Stewart, solidifying their place in the world of motor racing. Then came a decade-long title drought in the Cup after which Kyle Busch led the team to two more Cup Series championships (2015, 2019). The team has also won four Xfinity Series and one ARCA title.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Joe Gibbs Racing’s net worth 2024</strong></h2>
Being one of the most successful teams in NASCAR with five <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cup</a> and four <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xfinity Series</a> championships, it is no wonder that Joe Gibbs Racing is worth quite a lot. There are no official figures or reports about the team's net worth in 2024 but as per Forbes, in 2020, the legendary race team was worth $230 million. This is a number that has certainly risen in the past four years and the present value of the team must be a lot more than that.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Joe Gibbs Racing drivers</strong></h2>
The legendary NASCAR team currently operates with four full-time cars in the Cup Series - #11 (Denny Hamlin), #19 (Martin Triuex Jr), #20 (Christopher Bell), and #54 (Ty Gibbs). In the Xfinity Series, the team has two full-time cars, the #18 of Sheldon Creed and the #81 of Chandler Smith. When it comes to the Cup Series, the team has seen several great racers, all of who has made the current numbers that the teams are running legendary.

As far as the #11 is concerned, the man who made that number relevant in NASCAR's biggest competition in the modern era is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/denny-hamlin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denny Hamlin</a>. The motorsports veteran might not have won the Cup so far in his career but there is certainly no taking away from the 50-plus race wins he has had, including three Daytona 500 wins. The 43-year-old is in the twilight years of his career and knows that he will have to win it pretty soon if he does not want to be called the best racer to never win the Cup Series in the sport's history.

[caption id="attachment_2651579" align="aligncenter" width="5045"]<img class="wp-image-2651579 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-04T053546Z_95028193_MT1USATODAY22441766_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BUSCH-LIGHT-CLASH-AT-THE-COLISEUM-1.jpg" alt="" width="5045" height="3363" /> Feb 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates his victory of the Busch Light Clash at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The story of the #19 car is similar to that of the #11 in the sense that it is an incredibly strong outfit. They even have former Cup Series champion(2017) <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/martin-truex-jr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Martin Truex Jr</a> sitting behind its wheel. However, the veteran has not been able to replicate his 2017 success with the team yet, and much like Hamlin, he too is in the twilight stages of his career.

[caption id="attachment_2651611" align="aligncenter" width="4283"]<img class="wp-image-2651611 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T005204Z_1962618893_MT1USATODAY22531991_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="4283" height="2855" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) before the start of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Things get interesting with the #20 car as it is one with immense history. The #20 car has seen it all and won it all. During the team's most successful era during the early 2000s, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tony-stewart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tony Stewart</a> stepped up and won two Cup Series championships. Smoke's title wins put the team on the map and Joe Gibbs has never looked back since. Currently, the driver of the #20 is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/christopher-bell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christopher Bell</a>. The team has also seen legends like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joey-logano/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joey Logano</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/matt-kenseth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Kenseth</a>, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/erik-jones/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erik Jones</a> race in it.

[caption id="attachment_2651603" align="aligncenter" width="4143"]<img class="wp-image-2651603 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T030739Z_2096159732_MT1USATODAY22533217_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-2-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="4143" height="2762" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) reacts in victory lane after winning the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

But perhaps the most iconic car number belongs to Ty Gibbs, or what it used to be numbered back in the day. The #54 was the #18 car back when <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kyle-busch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyle Busch</a> was a racer in the team. It was the first car that Joe Gibbs fielded when he first started the team and it has produced world champions like Rowdy and the team's first-ever Cup winner, Bobby Labone. After Busch left the team for Richard Childress Racing at the end of 2022, Ty Gibbs took his place and his car was renumbered #54.

[caption id="attachment_2651572" align="aligncenter" width="4350"]<img class="wp-image-2651572 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T005220Z_595951626_MT1USATODAY22531998_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="Ty Gibbs" width="4350" height="2900" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) before the start of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Joe Gibbs Racing partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
They might be a newer team compared to the likes of Hendricks Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing, but Joe Gibbs Racing is one of the biggest teams in NASCAR today. That means they have some of the biggest companies in the world backing them as sponsors to win championships like the Cup and the Xfinity Series. These sponsors include the likes of Coca-Cola, FedEx, Interstate Batteries, Monster Energy, Bass Pro Shops, Mavis Tires, and DeWalt to name a few.

FedEx has become synonymous with the #11 team of Denny Hamlin. The veteran NASCAR racer has been a partner of the brand for several years now and it doesn't seem like their time together will end anytime soon. The only thing that FedEx would want at this point more than anything is for Hamlim to win a Cup Series championship and become a true legend of the sport. Bass Pro Shops, the fishing equipment company has been in NASCAR for several years now and they also sponsor JGR's Martin Truex Jr. Joe Gibbs' son, Ty, is sponsored by Monster Energy and DeWalt is a partner of the#20 team of Christopher Bell.

[caption id="attachment_1524667" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1524667 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-02-05T004615Z_1749632695_MT1USATODAY19924889_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BUSCH-LIGHT-CLASH-1.jpg" alt="Ty Gibbs" width="1920" height="1118" /> Feb 4, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) during practice for the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Overall, it is safe to say that the sponsorship situation is well thought out and distributed among JGR's four full-time Cup racers. Despite all of that, team owner Gibbs sold a small part of his organization in 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Joe Gibbs Racing sells team’s minority stake</strong></h2>
The news was broken in June of 2023 that Joe Gibbs had sold a minority stake in Joe Gibbs Racing to Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment (HSBE) and Arctos Partners. As part of the new deal, the 83-year-old NASCAR team owner would become a limited partner in HSBE. <em>“Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and their entire team have a vision that has delivered winning franchises in basketball, hockey, soccer, and youth sports. Their teams are among the most successful in their leagues in growing audience and sponsorship, and their commitment to the communities they work in is unparalleled. I am excited to join the HBSE family and to have their support in growing Joe Gibbs Racing,” </em>the 83-year-old said after the sale as per RACER.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Joe Gibbs Racing's major achievements and awards</strong></h2>
JGR is one of the most successful teams in NASCAR today with five championship wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. Bobby Labonte won the first title in the year 2000, followed by Tony Stewart who won the title twice in 2002 and 2005. The team then had to wait for 10 years before they got their fourth championship win with Kyle Busch in 2015 and Rowdy doubled his tally only four years later. When it comes to the Xfinity Series, the team has been almost equally as successful as in the Cup Series. Joe Gibbs Racing has won four Xfinity Series titles in 2009, 2016, 2021, and 2022. They also have an ARCA title to their name which was accomplished in 2021.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1447242 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/tony-stewart-joe-gibbs-e1573855590282.png" alt="Tony Stewart and Joe Gibbs" width="1200" height="627" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Joe Gibbs Racing controversy</strong></h2>
They may be a fan-favorite team in NASCAR today but Joe Gibbs Racing was at the center of one of the biggest controversies in the sport's recent history. In the year 2008, the organizers had mandated that teams, especially ones with Toyota, would run smaller restrictor plates to cut horsepower. To check if teams adhered to the mandate, NASCAR used a dynamometer to measure the HP of many cars at Michigan in the Nationwide Series. It was found that a couple of JGR cars had been utilizing magnets to manipulate the throttle pedals to stop the accelerator from opening fully. Two drivers and the teams saw 150 points deducted and after an internal investigation, seven crew members were indefinitely suspended.

But that's not all JGR has been criticized for. The five-time Cup Series champions were accused of playing a big role in the shutting down of smaller race teams like Furniture Row Racing in 2018 and Leavine Family Racing in 2020. Both of those teams had entered into a technical alliance with JGR and Toyota Racing Development.

The way Kyle Busch left the team in 2023 was also quite questionable. According to Rowdy, the team did not have any sponsorship in place after Mars and M&amp;Ms pulled out of their deals at the end of the 2022 season. The team essentially wanted the two-time Cup Series champion to run an unsponsored car and that just did not sit well with him. <em>“We got to call everybody else.’ … [Instead] they offered me a contract to race there and they weren’t going to have sponsorship on the car, but I didn’t feel like that was fair for the 15 years that I was there; I didn’t want Joe putting his own money into the program," </em>the NASCAR veteran had said later on.

[caption id="attachment_1242602" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1242602 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1414787708-2.jpg" alt="Kyle Busch" width="1920" height="1280" /> RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 13: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M's Toyota, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation at Richmond Raceway on August 13, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong> Joe Gibbs Racing loses its co-owner</strong></h2>
He may be one of the most successful team owners in NASCAR today but the struggles Joe Gibbs has had to go through, especially recently, have been unthinkable. Joe Gibbs Racing was founded thanks to his son JD Gibbs and both JD and his brother Coy helped run the team with their dad and were co-owners. Unfortunately, they both passed away in a span of a little over 3 years.

In 2019, JD Gibbs passed away after four years of battling <em>"conditions related to brain function". </em>As the years went by, it became more and more evident that his health was deteriorating yet he put up a valiant fight from 2015 to 2019. In 2022, the night Ty Gibbs won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, his father and Joe Gibbs' other son, Coy Gibbs, also passed away in his sleep and the cause of his death has not yet been announced. The following day was the Cup Series finale and the drivers involved with JGR at the time and in the past paid a heartfelt tribute to the late owner. One can only imagine what Ty must have been going through.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Joe Gibbs Social Media</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.joegibbsracing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.joegibbsracing.com/</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joegibbsracing/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/joegibbsracing/?hl=en</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joegibbsracing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://m.facebook.com/joegibbsracing/</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://x.com/JoeGibbsRacing?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://x.com/JoeGibbsRacing?s=20</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Name</span></td>
<td>Joe Gibbs Racing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Owners</span></td>
<td>Joe Gibbs, HSBE, Arctos Partners</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Base</span></td>
<td>Huntersville, North Carolina</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Series </span></td>
<td>NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, ARCA Menards Series</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Race Drivers</span></td>
<td>Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Martin Truex Jr, Ty Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sponsors</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Fed Ex, Coca-Cola, Interstate batteries, Monster Energy, Bass Pro Shops, Mavis Tires, DeWalt
</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Manufacturer</span></td>
<td>Toyota</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded</span></td>
<td>1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Latest Race</span></td>
<td>2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race (Phoenix)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Championship</span></td>
<td>Cup Series - 5

Xfinity Series - 4

ARCA - 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Race Victories</span></td>
<td>Cup Series - 207

Xfinity Series - 204

ARCA - 27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td>No official figure for 2024, $230 million in 2020</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Joe Gibbs Racing

Find out all the information about NASCAR Cup Series team Joe Gibbs Racing's Partnerships, Endorsements, Controversies and more!

Joe Gibbs Racing: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Owners and More

Joe Gibbs Racing Archives

[caption id="attachment_336020" align="alignnone" width="680"]<img class="size-full wp-image-336020" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200808113227/Zane-Smith-NASCAR.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="453" /> Zane Smith celebrates his victory after a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)[/caption]
<h2>Michigan International Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track</h2>
Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is a two-mile (3.2 km) moderate-banked D-formed speedway situated off U.S. Thruway 12 on 1,400 acres of land (5.7 km2) around four miles (6.4 km) south of the town of Brooklyn, in the picturesque Irish Hills zone of southeastern Michigan.

The track is 70 miles (110 km) west of the focal point of Detroit, 40 miles (64 km) from Ann Arbor, and 60 miles (97 km) south and northwest of Lansing and Toledo, Ohio separately. The track is primarily used for NASCAR races. It is, at times, known as a sister track to Texas World Speedway and was used as the premise of Auto Club Speedway.

The track is owned by International Speedway Corporation (ISC). Michigan International Speedway is perceived as one of the motorsports' chief facilities in view of its wide hustling surface and high banking.

Michigan is the quickest track in NASCAR because of its wide, clearing corners, long straightaways, and absence of a restrictor plate prerequisite; ordinary qualifying speeds are more than 200 MPH (320 KM/h) and corner section speeds are somewhere in the range of 215 to 220 MPH (346 to 354 KM/h) after the 2012 repaving of the track.
<h2>History</h2>
The groundbreaking began on September 28, 1967. Over 2.5 million cubic yards (1,900,000 m3) of soil were moved to frame the D-formed oval. Opened in 1968 with an all-out limit of 25,000 seats, the track was initially constructed and possessed by Lawrence H. LoPatin, a Detroit-territory land engineer who assembled the speedway at an expected expense of $4?6 million.

LoPatin was President of American Raceways and had a controlling revenue in Trenton Speedway, Texas World Speedway, and Riverside International Raceway until the organization failed in 1971. Thomas W Itin. masterminded financing. Its first race occurred on Sunday, October 13, 1968, with Ronnie Bucknum winning the USAC 250 mile Championship Car Race.

In 1972, Roger Penske bought the speedway for $2 million. During Penske's proprietorship, the track was overhauled a few times from the first ability to 125,000 seating limit. From 1996 to 2000, the track was alluded to as Michigan Speedway. This was to keep consistency with different tracks possessed by Roger Penske's Motorsports International before its consolidation with ISC.

In 1999, the speedway was bought by International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and in 2000 the track was renamed to its unique name of Michigan International Speedway.
<h2>Quick Facts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">12626 US Highway 12 Brooklyn, Michigan, 49230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Operator</td>
<td width="301">International Speedway Corporation</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Former Names</td>
<td width="301">Michigan Speedway (1996?2000)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Major Events</td>
<td width="301">NASCAR Cup Series

FireKeepers Casino 400

NASCAR Xfinity Series

LTi Printing 250

ARCA Menards Series

VizCom 200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Length</td>
<td width="301">2.0 mi (3.2 km)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Most Wins</td>
<td width="301">David Pearson (9)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Most Starts</td>
<td width="301">Bill Elliott (61)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Most Poles</td>
<td width="301">David Pearson (10)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Michigan International Speedway

Zane Smith celebrates his victory after a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Michigan International Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is a two-mile (3.2 km) moderate-banked D-formed speedway situated off U.S. Thruway 12 on 1,400 acres of land (5.7 km2) around four miles (6.4 km) south of the town of Brooklyn, in the picturesque Irish Hills zone of southeastern Michigan. The track is 70 miles (110 km) west of the focal point of Detroit, 40 miles (64 km) from Ann Arbor, and 60 miles (97 km) south and northwest of Lansing and Toledo, Ohio separately. The track is primarily used for NASCAR races. It is, at times, known as a sister track to Texas World Speedway and was used as the premise of Auto Club Speedway. The track is owned by International Speedway Corporation (ISC). Michigan International Speedway is perceived as one of the motorsports&#8217; chief facilities in view of its wide hustling surface and high banking. Michigan is the quickest track in NASCAR because of its wide, clearing corners, long straightaways, and absence of a restrictor plate prerequisite; ordinary qualifying speeds are more than 200 MPH (320 KM/h) and corner section speeds are somewhere in the range of 215 to 220 MPH (346 to 354 KM/h) after the 2012 repaving of the track. History The groundbreaking began on September 28, 1967. Over 2.5 million cubic yards (1,900,000 m3) of soil were moved to frame the D-formed oval. Opened in 1968 with an all-out limit of 25,000 seats, the track was initially constructed and possessed by Lawrence H. LoPatin, a Detroit-territory land engineer who assembled the speedway at an expected expense of $4?6 million. LoPatin was President of American Raceways and had a controlling revenue in Trenton Speedway, Texas World Speedway, and Riverside International Raceway until the organization failed in 1971. Thomas W Itin. masterminded financing. Its first race occurred on Sunday, October 13, 1968, with Ronnie Bucknum winning the USAC 250 mile Championship Car Race. In 1972, Roger Penske bought the speedway for $2 million. During Penske&#8217;s proprietorship, the track was overhauled a few times from the first ability to 125,000 seating limit. From 1996 to 2000, the track was alluded to as Michigan Speedway. This was to keep consistency with different tracks possessed by Roger Penske&#8217;s Motorsports International before its consolidation with ISC. In 1999, the speedway was bought by International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and in 2000 the track was renamed to its unique name of Michigan International Speedway. Quick Facts  Location 12626 US Highway 12 Brooklyn, Michigan, 49230  Operator International Speedway Corporation  Former Names Michigan Speedway (1996?2000)  Major Events NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 NASCAR Xfinity Series LTi Printing 250 ARCA Menards Series VizCom 200  Length 2.0 mi (3.2 km)  Most Wins David Pearson (9)  Most Starts Bill Elliott (61)  Most Poles David Pearson (10)

Michigan International Speedway Archives

LatestMichigan International Speedway - EssentiallySports News | EssentiallySports

NASCAR

NASCAR Archives

LatestNASCAR - EssentiallySports News | EssentiallySports

<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Cup Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the authorizing body for stock-vehicle racing in North America. It was established in 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Currently, the organization fields four types of tracks: Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_2675743" align="alignnone" width="5162"]<img class="wp-image-2675743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-20T005209Z_1919194866_MT1USATODAY22564783_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="5162" height="3322" /> Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7), Kyle Busch (8) and A.J. Allmendinger (16) race three wide for the lead during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Origin</strong></h2>
The first-ever NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway on June 19, 1949 and Christian David "Jim" Roper was the victor after racer Glen Dunaway was disqualified for making illegal adjustments to his car.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this day in 1949, NASCAR held its first-ever "Strictly Stock" race.</p>
Thirty-three drivers raced at Charlotte Speedway, six of which were future NASCAR Hall of Famers. Jim Roper was declared the winner following a disqualification to Glenn Dunaway. <a href="https://t.co/yBUDRcRxVo">pic.twitter.com/yBUDRcRxVo</a>

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1670832065690972160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is it named Cup Series? </strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of the racing arrangement in the NASCAR classification. The arrangement started in 1949 and was called the Strictly Stock Division. The series was subsequently known as the Grand National Division from 1950 to 1970.

Then, in 1971, it started renting its naming rights to the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was alluded to as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series till 2003. From the next year onwards, the series came to be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series till 2007 after a partnership with Nextel.

Sprint obtained Nextel in 2005 and 2008 saw the arrangement being renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sprint remained the sponsor of the NASCAR Cup from 2008 to 2016. It was reported in December 2016 that Monster Energy would be the sponsor; therefore, the arrangement was renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2017 to 2019.

However, after decades of name changes, in 2017, the organization finally decided to shed off its old image and simply be named as the NASCAR Cup Series, with series sponsors being called 'Premier Partners'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR points system has been a complicated affair to say the least. Over the years, the organization has tried several iterations, namely the Latford system, the Chase and the current elimination playoffs format among others, to discern one that would be fair to each driver.

While the earlier system saw drivers being awarded points on the basis of prize money in a particular race, in 1972 a new format was introduced. This time the points were awarded on the basis of laps completed. However, even that came with its own flaws and just two years later, in 1974, the organization introduced point calculation based on a mathematical formula. However, given the complexity of the equation, Bill France Jr, the former CEO of NASCAR decided to step in and call upon his close friend Bob Latford, to come up with an efficient way, which later came to be known as Boot Hill Format or the Latford Model.

With equal points awarded in all races, as New York Times aptly put it: <em>"Mr. Latford set up his points scale to reward consistency rather than flashes of brilliance, and drivers seem to like it that way."</em>

This system was perhaps the longest-running one during that time, being replaced in 2003, by The Chase format. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series operates on the Playoff Format. The schedule consists of 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races to be held on ovals. This also includes 16 playoff races, with four elimination rounds, namely, Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 4 and Championship 4.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Teams</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the NASCAR Cup Series has 16 full-time teams participating and three manufacturers, namely Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford. As for the team with the most number of victories and championship, Hendrick Motorsports has has an undebatable upper hand, with 305 Cup Series wins and 14 drivers championships.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first championship race was reportedly held at Martinsville Speedway, a half-mile oval, on October 16, 1949. Currently, the final race of a Cup season is held at the Phoenix Raceway, which is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

[caption id="attachment_1351857" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1351857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-07T003206Z_1075855806_MT1USATODAY19376372_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Joey Logano NASCAR" width="1920" height="1289" /> Nov 6, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) races in the final laps of the Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Championship</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series hosts three different championship under one name: The Driver's Championship, the Owner's Championship and the Manufacturer's Championship. The driver's championship as the name suggests is the award given to the driver that has emerged as the winner at the end of a season. On the other hand, the Owner's Championship aims to reward the team at the top of the points standings. The driver with the most championship wins are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Rick Hendrick-owned Hendrick Motorsports has won a record-breaking 14 championships till date.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-1195372 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/ezgif.com-gif-maker-3-78.jpg" alt="Richard Petty Dale Earnhardt NASCAR" width="1850" height="1253" />

On a similar note, the Manufacturer's Championship sees Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) being awarded a championship based on how races their cars managed to dominate and the points accumulated. In this regard, US-based manufacturer Chevrolet has racked up the most Cup Series wins at 42, followed by Ford at 17, and Toyota at 3.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, the NASCAR Cup series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
<ul>
 	<li>Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li>Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li>Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li>Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul>
 	<li>Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li>Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul>
 	<li>Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li>Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul>
 	<li>Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li>Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li>DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li>Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Races</strong></h2>
While NASCAR has several racetracks that it competes on, there are a couple venues that are held in high regards. Currently there are four such venues/races, namely the Daytona 500 held at the Daytona International Speedway, the Coca-Cola 500 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway , the Brickyard 400/Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.

Till date, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman and retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has the most number of Crown Jewel race wins (21), followed by Legacy Motor Club team owner Jimmie Johnson (14) and retired NASCAR driver Bobby Allison (13).

[caption id="attachment_1691261" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1691261 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Jimmie-Johnson-Jeff-Gordon.jpg" alt="Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon" width="1920" height="1280" /> January 20, 2017 - Charlotte, North Carolina, USA - Jimmy Johnson and Jeff Gordon introduce Rick Hendrick at the NASCAR Motorsport USA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, January 20, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. Rick Hendrick was inducted into the Hall of Fame with Richard Childress, Mark Martin, Raymond Parks, and Benny Parsons. 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - ZUMAw123 20170120_zap_w123_024[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Cars</strong></h2>
NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and till date, there have been several iterations of the cars used during races. If we go back to the very inception of the sport, the first kind of vehicle that was used used to be called Generation - 1 (1948-1966), followed by Generation - 2 (1967-1980) and Generation - 3 (1981-1991). Later the Generation - 4 (1992 to 2007) was introduced , and then Generation - 5 (2007 -2012) and Generation - 6 (2013-2021) came into play. And currently, NASCAR features the Generation - 7 car that is also known as the Next-Gen.

Anothe notable model was the Generation - 5. Dubbed as the<em> "Car of Tomorrow"</em>, this model featured flaunted prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also had <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em>

[caption id="attachment_2651610" align="alignnone" width="3461"]<img class="wp-image-2651610 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T030626Z_974940649_MT1USATODAY22533198_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="3461" height="2307" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Street Course</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series has come a long way since its initial days. The organization has always been open to developments and one of the most exciting ones came in 2023,when the tourney made its Street Course debut at Chicago.

In a bid to turn make the schedule even more exciting, NASCAR officials were reportedly in talks with Chicago authorities for a number of years, with one attempt of a Chicago street race even dating back to the 1980s. However, owing to political pressure, that plan failed to materialize. Now, fast forward to four decades later and authorities were finally geared up to host an exciting, first-of-its-kind race in downtown Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_1911252" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1911252 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-03T052154Z_1117738559_MT1USATODAY20983749_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-GRANT-PARK-220.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view as cars race along Grant Park during the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race viewed from the NEMA Chicago buliding. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Designed by race simulation video game developer iRacing, the race aimed to showcase the city's major landmarks such as the Buckingham Fountain, the Grant Park and the Soldier Field Stadium, among others.

The first iteration of the race came in July of 2023, with New Zealand born driver Shane van Gisbergen clinching victory in his first-ever NASCAR race. If that's not iconic, what is?

<img class="alignnone wp-image-2804674 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/F0HhwcqXoAI3_zb.jpeg" alt="" width="2048" height="1365" />
<table style="width: 75.2357%;height: 264px">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Year of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">1949</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">First Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR "Strictly Stock" Race, Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Last Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series Spring Race at Martinsville Speedway, 2024</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Crown Jewel Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Daytona 500, Coca Cola 600, Brickyard 400/ Verizon 200, Southern 500</span></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Drivers with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and Jimmie Johnson(7)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Hendrick Motorsports (14)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">First Champion</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Red Byron</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Champion</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Ryan Blaney (2023)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Team Penske</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

NASCAR Cup Series

Here's everything you need to know about the NASCAR Cup Series, its Origin, Teams, History, Venues, Crown Jewel Races and more!

NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More

NASCAR Cup Series Archives

<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Xfinity Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Xfinity Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR's Xfinity Series needs no introduction. Touted as the second-tier division of the stock car racing organization, the tourney has been a long-time contributor to thrilling races. The minor league of NASCAR, the Xfinity Series is considered a stage for young drivers to venture up to the association's high-level hustling, the Cup Series. The Xfinity Series races are held as a feeder race on the day preceding a Cup Series occasion planned for the end of that week.

Currently, the series hosts races at the same locations as the NASCAR Cup Series which include Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks, and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_1923435" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1923435 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-15T202651Z_201246696_MT1USATODAY21040681_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-SERIES-AMBETTER-HEALTH-200.jpg" alt="DGM Racing NASCAR Xfinity Series" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 15, 2023; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver John Hunter Nemechek (20) takes the lead during the Ambetter 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Origin</strong></h2>
The Series' inaugural session took place in 1982 when long-time NASCAR sponsor Anheuser-Busch decided to back a newly reformed late-model sportsman series with its Budweiser brand. The first-ever race in the division was held at the Daytona International Speedway, and the iconic legend Dale Earnhardt was the race winner.

As to when the series actually emerged, we will have to go back to 1950 when the NASCAR's Sportsman Division, the fourth series after the Modified, Roadster and Strictly Stock division, was formed as the organization's short track race division.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-2830827 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/E4vejC3WEAgod-2.jpeg" alt="" width="2920" height="3156" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Why is it named Xfinity Series?</strong> </span></h2>
Today, what is known as the NASCAR Xfinity Series has had quite a few name changes over the decades. After its official debut in 1982 with Budweiser as a partner, in 1984, the series moved to being sponsored by Anheuser-Busch's Busch Beer brand instead. It is then that it came to be known as the Busch Grand National Series. However, the brewing company dropped the sponsorship in 2007 until subsequently, in 2008, insurance and financial services company Nationwide Insurance took the vacant spot and renamed the tourney the 'Nationwide Series'.
<p style="text-align: left">After the end of the insurance company's 7-year contract, in 2014, Comcast announced that it was going to serve as a sponsor for the series through its cable television and internet brand Xfinity, renaming it the <b>Xfinity Series.</b></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Xfinity Series?</strong></h2>
The Playoff format was introduced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2016. While it is similar to that of the Cup Series, the second-tier division uses a three-round playoff format instead of four, with 12 drivers in contention. At the end of the first two rounds, four drivers with the lowest season points of the 12 (and then 8) drivers, are eliminated. In the 2024 Xfinity Series season, there are a total of 33 races, consisting of seven playoff races and 26 regular season races.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Teams</strong></h2>
Reportedly, more than 35 drivers participate in the NASCAR Xfinity Series every year, with three OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer), namely, Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first-ever championship race back in the Xfinity Series inaugural season in 1982 was held at the Martinsville Speedway on October 31. The speedway is a short track and is 0.526-mile in length. Currently, the Xfinity Series championship race is held at Phoenix Raceway at Avondale, Arizona. In 2024, it is scheduled to take place on November 9.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship</strong></h2>
1982 was a good year for NASCAR driver Jack Ingram. Nicknamed 'The Iron Man', Ingram was the first-ever championship title holder in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, then called the <b>Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series. </b>As for the defending champion, Stewart-Haas Racing's Cole Custer clinched the championship in 2023, beating JR Motorsports' Justin Allgaier and Sam Mayer.

There are several drivers who have shown their dominance in the Xfinity Series. However, unlike the Cup Series where icons like Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson left others behind with seven championship wins each, NASCAR's second-division has had a more even field when it comes to title wins. Drivers like Tyler Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Randy LaJoie, Larry Pearson, Jack Ingram and Sam Ard have each won two championships each, with the latest two-time champion being Tyler Reddick, in 2018 and 2019.

However, when it comes to Xfinity Series race wins, the balance is clearly tipped toward one side. With a staggering 102 race wins (with the latest victory coming at Atlanta in February, 2024) Kyle Busch sits atop leaving behind Mark Martin at 49 and Kevin Harvick at 47.
<div class="mceTemp"></div>

[caption id="attachment_1242752" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1242752 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-614903518.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane with wife Samantha and son Brexton after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 15, 2016 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Xfinity Series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Cars</strong></h2>
Just like the NASCAR Cup Series, the organization's second division has also seen many changes when it comes to its racing vehicles. Among them was the Gen 4 car, that made its debut in the division in 1992 and stayed for almost two decades, till 2010. The Gen 4 car was evidently different from all the other cars used as the model removed all "stock" aspects from stock car racing and made it aerodynamically sensitive.

As per reports, the <em>"Generation 4 cars feature highly modified bodies with teams spending hours in the wind tunnel to gain aerodynamics.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_3-0" class="reference"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_4_(NASCAR)#cite_note-:1-3">[3]</a></sup> The bumpers, nose and tail are composed of molded fiberglass based on production counterparts".</em>

Another notable model was the 'Car of Tomorrow' that ran in the Xfinity Series since 2010-full time. This model flaunts prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also has <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em><em> </em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How are Cup Series cars different from Xfinity Series cars?</strong></h2>
Just like the two divisions are distinctly different, even the vehicles used differ in various aspects. Unlike the Cup Series that currently uses the 'Next Gen' car, the Xfinity Series car uses a vehicle that five lug nuts holding the wheels in place, as opposed to the Cup Series car that uses wider tires with a single lug nut. Apart from that, the Cup Series cars have a power output of 670 hp as compared to the Xfinity's 650 hp.

When it comes to the gearbox, the Next Gen cars have a 5-speed sequential shifter in use, whereas Xfinity vehicles have a traditional H-Pattern 4-speed shifter.
<div class="mceTemp"></div>

[caption id="attachment_819539" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-819539 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-07T034119Z_856063720_MT1USATODAY17112225_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-SERIES-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Daniel Hemric" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 6, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Xfinity Series driver Daniel Hemric (18) beats Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric (22) to the finish line to win the Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How is the Xfinity Series different from the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series don't just differ in their names but also the way they operate among several other things. While NASCAR's top divisions has 39 races in a season. the Xfinity season has 33. As for the vehicles used for racing purposes, Xfinity uses the Chevrolet Camaro while the Cup Series makes use of the Chevrolet Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Toyota also has two different models for the Cup and Xfinity with the Camry and Supra respectively. Ford also manufactures two different types of Mustangs for the two series.

The two divisions also have a significant difference when it comes to the prize money. If we look at the 2024 Talladega Superspeedway race that took place on April 21, 2024, the Xfinity race had race winning prize of <b> $1,479,274</b>, while the Cup Series winning driver was slated to receive <b>$8,234,125. </b>

Similarly, the 2023 Cup series champion purse was reportedly a hefty amont of <b>$11,143,232. </b>As for the Xfinity Series champion purse, while no official figures have surfaced, it has been deemed to less than that of the Cup Series prize pool.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Outside the United States of America</strong></h2>
As an organization, NASCAR has always pushed towards globalization by hosting its races in different places around the world. One such effort came in 2005 when the Xfinity Series (then called the Busch Series) hosted their first-ever Mexico City race. And like the true champion that Martin Truex Jr was, he grabbed the race win expertly.

And just two years later, retired Cup Series veteran Kevin Harvick claimed another overseas win when the Busch Series went to Canada. The driver even beat hometown star Patrick Carpentier to claim the series' first-ever race in the country
<table style="width: 63.8839%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">NASCAR Xfinity Series</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">Daytona Beach, Florida</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Year of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">1982</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">First Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">Daytona International Speedway, 1982</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Last Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">2024 Ag-Pro 300 at the Talladega Superspeedway</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Crown Jewel Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%"> <span role="tooltip"><span class="c5aZPb" role="button" data-enable-toggle-animation="true" data-extra-container-classes="ZLo7Eb" data-hover-hide-delay="1000" data-hover-open-delay="500" data-send-open-event="true" data-theme="0" data-width="250" data-ved="2ahUKEwjvsKe7t9OFAxXc-jgGHVUuCI0QmpgGegQIFRAD"><span class="JPfdse" data-bubble-link="" data-segment-text="Daytona 500">Daytona 500 (Daytona International Speedway)</span></span></span>, Coca-Cola 600 (Charlotte Motor Speedway), Southern 500 (Darlington Raceway), <span role="tooltip"><span class="c5aZPb" role="button" data-enable-toggle-animation="true" data-extra-container-classes="ZLo7Eb" data-hover-hide-delay="1000" data-hover-open-delay="500" data-send-open-event="true" data-theme="0" data-width="250" data-ved="2ahUKEwjvsKe7t9OFAxXc-jgGHVUuCI0QmpgGegQIFRAI"><span class="JPfdse" data-bubble-link="" data-segment-text="Brickyard 400">Brickyard 400 (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)</span></span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Drivers with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">First Champion</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">Jack Ingram</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Champion</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">Cole Custer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 251.82%">Stewart-Haas Racing</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Read on to find out everything about the NASCAR's second division, the Xfinity Series and its origin, teams, drivers, tracks, history and more!

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Origin, Teams and More

NASCAR Xfinity Series Archives

title

NASCAR Cup Series driver predicts that Ty Gibbs will take the seat of two-time Cup champion Kyle Busch at JGR next season.

description

link

"Go Ahead Take Her to the Bank!" - Kyle Busch's NASCAR Rival Predicts His End With Ty Gibbs Revelation

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-go-ahead-take-her-to-the-bank-corey-lajoie-predicts-ty-gibbs-will-replace-kyle-busch-in-the-18/

https://www.facebook.com/essentiallysports

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Kyle-Busch-and-Ty-Gibbs.png

twitter:card

twitter:creator

twitter:site

twitter:label1

twitter:data1

script

[caption id="attachment_467488" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-467488" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1134134848.jpg" alt="Corey LaJoie" width="1920" height="1278" /> FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 31: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 PROSPR Ford, is introduced prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on March 31, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>Corey LaJoie: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Corey LaJoie is a professional NASCAR racer. Subsequently, he is the son of Randy LaJoie, the two-time NASCAR Busch Series.

He was also a development driver for Richard Petty Motorsports earlier. As per certain controversies, he had to go through a suspension period. Further, in the suspension period, he was into sensitivity training.
<h3>Corey LaJoie: Stats and Championship</h3>
Corey LaJoie commenced his racing career in motorsports in 1996. However, he got himself enlisted in kart racing. Further, he bagged 19 titles for Asphalt and the Dirt tracks.

Following that, in 2003 he won 12 times at the INEX Bandolero Series. He further won the Summer Shootout Championship. In 2006, he triumphed over 10 races at the Aaron's Pro Challenge Series.

He participated in the UARA-Stars Late Model Touring Series from 2007 to 2009. Further, he earned the victory in one race and 1o top ten rankings.

His debut year in NASCAR was in 2009. At the NASCAR Gander RV &amp; Outdoors Truck Series, LaJoie competed in 2 races over 1 year. Further, he bagged no victories and no pole position. However, he earned 1 top ten finish.

At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he competed in 22 races in the course of 4 years. Further, he did not achieve any podium or pole positions. However, he scored 2 top-ten finishes.

At the NASCAR Cup Series over 5 years, he competed in 129 races.? However, he witnessed no victories in the course. Further, he achieved no pole positions too. However, he earned 3 top ten ranks recording his best finish in 2019, ranking 29th.
<h3>Corey LaJoie: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
According to <a href="https://celebvogue.com/corey-lajoie/#:~:text=Corey%20Lajoie%20is%20a%20Race,age%20of%2027%20years%20old.">internet sources</a>, he has a net worth of approximately $1-$5 million. However, his salary is under review.
<h3>Corey LaJoie: Personal Life</h3>
LaJoie was born on September 25, 1991, in Charlotte, North Carolina. His father is Randy LaJoie, a former NASCAR racer. Subsequently, his father was the NASCAR Busch Series Champion twice.

He follows Christianity. Further, he tied the knots with Kelly and gave birth to their child this year. The couple named their first child Levi Ronnie Lajoie.
<h3>Corey LaJoie: Charity and Foundations</h3>
Corey LaJoie is extremely active in the realm of philanthropy. He helped charities by raising funds and getting sponsors for them. Further, he himself donates much of his earnings too.

He helped <a href="https://www.samaritansfeet.org/">SamaritansFeet.org</a> raise funds worth $240,000. In 2019, Corey was adjudged the NMPA's distinguished Spirit Award. He received it for his extreme efforts to help the needy.
<h3>How to Contact Corey LaJoie?</h3>
Corey is active on various social media platforms. He has profiles on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coreylajoie/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/CoreyLaJoie">Twitter</a>, and also has a<a href="https://m.facebook.com/coreylajoieracing/about/?ref=page_internal&amp;mt_nav=0"> Facebook</a> page. Further, he has an Official <a href="https://coreylajoieracing.com/about/#:~:text=While%20the%20year%202020%20proved,first%20child%2C%20Levi%20Ronnie%20LaJoie">website</a> too, to keep the people updated with news about him. His followers can reach him through his official <a href="leeann@coreylajoieracing.com">email</a> id too.
<h3>Corey LaJoie: Quick Facts</h3>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="301">AGE</td>
<td width="301">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="301">September 25, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="301">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">ETHNICITY</td>
<td width="301">White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">HEIGHT</td>
<td width="301">6?1??</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="301">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="301">Kelly</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">KIDS</td>
<td width="301">1 Levi Ronnie LaJoie</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">RESIDENCE</td>
<td width="301">Concord, North Carolina, US</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Corey LaJoie

FORT WORTH, TX &#8211; MARCH 31: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 PROSPR Ford, is introduced prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O&#8217;Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on March 31, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Corey LaJoie: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Corey LaJoie is a professional NASCAR racer. Subsequently, he is the son of Randy LaJoie, the two-time NASCAR Busch Series. He was also a development driver for Richard Petty Motorsports earlier. As per certain controversies, he had to go through a suspension period. Further, in the suspension period, he was into sensitivity training. Corey LaJoie: Stats and Championship Corey LaJoie commenced his racing career in motorsports in 1996. However, he got himself enlisted in kart racing. Further, he bagged 19 titles for Asphalt and the Dirt tracks. Following that, in 2003 he won 12 times at the INEX Bandolero Series. He further won the Summer Shootout Championship. In 2006, he triumphed over 10 races at the Aaron&#8217;s Pro Challenge Series. He participated in the UARA-Stars Late Model Touring Series from 2007 to 2009. Further, he earned the victory in one race and 1o top ten rankings. His debut year in NASCAR was in 2009. At the NASCAR Gander RV &amp; Outdoors Truck Series, LaJoie competed in 2 races over 1 year. Further, he bagged no victories and no pole position. However, he earned 1 top ten finish. At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he competed in 22 races in the course of 4 years. Further, he did not achieve any podium or pole positions. However, he scored 2 top-ten finishes. At the NASCAR Cup Series over 5 years, he competed in 129 races.? However, he witnessed no victories in the course. Further, he achieved no pole positions too. However, he earned 3 top ten ranks recording his best finish in 2019, ranking 29th. Corey LaJoie: 2021 Net Worth According to internet sources, he has a net worth of approximately $1-$5 million. However, his salary is under review. Corey LaJoie: Personal Life LaJoie was born on September 25, 1991, in Charlotte, North Carolina. His father is Randy LaJoie, a former NASCAR racer. Subsequently, his father was the NASCAR Busch Series Champion twice. He follows Christianity. Further, he tied the knots with Kelly and gave birth to their child this year. The couple named their first child Levi Ronnie Lajoie. Corey LaJoie: Charity and Foundations Corey LaJoie is extremely active in the realm of philanthropy. He helped charities by raising funds and getting sponsors for them. Further, he himself donates much of his earnings too. He helped SamaritansFeet.org raise funds worth $240,000. In 2019, Corey was adjudged the NMPA&#8217;s distinguished Spirit Award. He received it for his extreme efforts to help the needy. How to Contact Corey LaJoie? Corey is active on various social media platforms. He has profiles on Instagram, Twitter, and also has a Facebook page. Further, he has an Official website too, to keep the people updated with news about him. His followers can reach him through his official email id too. Corey LaJoie: Quick Facts  AGE 29  DATE OF BIRTH September 25, 1991  NATIONALITY American  ETHNICITY White  HEIGHT 6?1??  MARITAL STATUS Married  SPOUSE Kelly  KIDS 1 Levi Ronnie LaJoie  RESIDENCE Concord, North Carolina, US

Corey LaJoie Archives

Corey LaJoie Archives - EssentiallySports

<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Net Worth 2023 (Update)</strong></h2>
Without a doubt, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joe-gibbs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Gibbs</a> is one of the household names in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASCAR Cup Series</a>. He's most popularly known for owning Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR racing arena. However, it is not the only sport he's well-versed in. Before joining NASCAR as an owner, Gibbs was the head coach of the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/washington-commanders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Redskins</a> in the National Football League (NFL).

In fact, he is regarded as one of the finest coaches in NFL history. Coming back to NASCAR, Gibbs has enjoyed a stellar spell as an owner, having been in the sport for over 30 years now. As reported by CelebrityNetWorth, the 82-year-old has a net worth of around $60 million.

Gibbs last earned a salary when he coached the Redskins in 2004. Back then, he signed a five-year contract worth $28.5 million, becoming the highest-paid NFL coach then. Since officially retiring from the coaching world in 2007, he has made the majority of his income through Joe Gibbs Racing and his other business ventures.

Interestingly, Gibbs has been twice the co-author of the books, "Joe Gibbs: Fourth and One" and "Racing to Win". However, in 2009, he wrote a book "Game Plan for Life" focusing on his life in football and also on his life outside of sports.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Early Life?</strong></h2>
The veteran coach was born on 25 November 1940 in Mocksville, North Carolina. In his boyhood days, since his family kept moving, Gibbs enjoyed hunting, basketball, and football in Mocksville, Asheville, and Sand Hill. However, it was in California, that he attended Santa Fe Springs High School and later on in Cerritos Junior College in Norwalk, California.

[caption id="attachment_1745514" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1745514" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1029879028h.jpg" alt="Joe Gibbs" width="1920" height="1280" /> DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 14: Joe Gibbs looks on during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Goodyear 400 on May 14, 2023, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 14 NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2305142414[/caption]

In 1961, he enrolled at California State University in San Diego. After earning his degree in physical education in 1964, he completed his M.S. degree in 1966. Interestingly, he also served as a graduate assistant where he coached the offensive line under the guidance of coach Don Coryell from 1964 to 1966.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs's family and personal life</strong></h2>
Joe Gibbs is one of the two children born to parents Jackson C. Gibbs and Winnie Gibbs. Jackson Gibbs served in multiple capacities as an officer of the peace, including the sheriff's deputy before the entire family shifted to Santa Fe Springs. From there on, he worked in a bank. As far as Joe Gibbs' mother is concerned, she worked for a telephone company.

While not much information is available, it is only known that Gibbs has a brother named Jim. The JGR owner is married to his wife, Pat Escobar Gibbs for over 50 years now. Interestingly, Pat has Mexican American ancestry and as of 2023, she's 73 years old.

https://twitter.com/NASCARonTSN/status/1589366332218544128?s=20

Joe and Pat Gibbs had two sons named Coy and J.D. Gibbs. J.D. and his wife Melissa have four sons Jason, Jackson, Miller, and Taylor. On the other hand, Coy and his wife have three sons Jet, Ty, and Case, and a daughter in Elle. Unfortunately, Joe and Pat have lost both their sons.

J.D. lost his life on January 11, 2019, after fighting a long battle with a neurological brain disease. However, the case with Coy was different as he passed away in his sleep at the age of 49 in November 2022. It is unfortunate how <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-fans-claim-to-have-never-seen-kyle-busch-cry-like-that-as-his-no-bullsht-jgr-hero-passes-away-in-his-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coy's death</a> occurred on the night his son Ty won the 2022 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASCAR Xfinity Series</a> championship.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs's NASCAR career</strong></h2>
Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs made his name while being the head coach of the Washington Redskins. However, when he decided to retire in 1992, he was set for his new career in managing Joe Gibbs Racing. Interestingly, he purchased the team in 1991 as it became a part of the NASCAR Winston Cup racing from the 1992 season.

Interestingly, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-jarrett/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dale Jarrett</a> was the first driver for Gibbs' team. Fast forward to 1999 and the legendary coach was instigated by multiple groups to buy the Washington Redskins. However, Gibbs then declined the offer as he couldn't foresee any role under the ownership of Daniel M. Snyder.

While this didn't work out, Gibbs went ahead to purchase a five percent share in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/atlanta-falcons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Falcons</a> in 2002. The Atlanta franchise worth $27 million then saw Gibbs become one of the three minority partners. Despite making this purchase, the veteran coach had a clear message for the Redskins faithful.

Speaking to Washington Post, he said, <em>"I still love Washington and the Redskins, and I will always love them. I just want the people there to know that."?</em>The deal saw Gibbs become partners with Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot. Gibbs and Blank got acquainted through NASCAR as the latter was one of JGR's sponsors.

https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/561901871237824512?s=20

Interestingly, Gibbs did return to the Redskins in 2004, coming out of his retirement. He suffered a 6-10 defeat then, the worst of his career. While coming back looked like a bad call, his team ended the season on a high note with an impressive 21-18 victory over Minnesota.

With over 30 years in the NASCAR Cup Series, Joe Gibbs is still keenly involved in the sport. In fact, he is more often than not seen at the races, dedicating his utmost self to supporting his team.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Stats and Championships</strong></h2>
Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs had a stunning as a coach in the NFL. Not many know but he worked pretty hard to earn the head coach job for the Washington Redskins in 1981. Prior to that, he was a college and pro football assistant for 15 seasons.

In his two spells with the Redskins, Gibbs managed 248 games with a win percentage of 62.1% in the regular season. While 154 wins in the regular season looked impressive, his performance in the playoffs wasn't bad either. In 24 playoff games, he managed to win 17 of them.

As far as the NASCAR Cup Series is concerned, Joe Gibbs Racing has to date participated in 2935 races and won 203. Safe to say, with 868 top-five and 1436 top-ten finishes, Gibbs's team has become a powerhouse in the competition as they continue to compete strongly for the title every year. His team's performance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series has been decent enough with 197 wins from 2010 races over a span of 27 years.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Endorsements?</strong></h2>
Over the years, Joe Gibbs Racing has only got stronger and has attracted a number of sponsors. Some of the big endorsers in FedEx, Interstate Batteries, Bass Pro Shops, DeWalt, Shingrix, Monster Energy, Auto-Owners Insurance, Rheem, SportClips Haircuts, Coca-Cola, Reser's Fine Foods, Ruud, DN Solutions, Strategic Education Inc, Acumatica, and many others.

Having won 203 races and five Cup Series titles, Joe Gibbs Racing's team value was last estimated to be around $230 million in February 2020 as per Forbes. Although there is no specific current figure available, surely JGR must have progressed well in this regard.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Awards and Achievements</strong></h2>
There is no question how Joe Gibbs remains one of the most reputed coaches in NFL history. With four NFC Championships and three Super Bowl titles to his name, not many could boast of such an achievement. In fact, he remains the only coach so far to have won Super Bowls using three different starting quarterbacks.

Gibbs was twice named the NFL Coach of the Year, once in 1982 and the other in 1983. For his remarkable achievements in the sport, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Not only that, he was also honored by being named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.

https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1223281162598088709?s=20

What makes Gibbs an incredible leader is how well he has done with his NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing. Under his ownership, the team has flourished immensely and has won the NASCAR Cup Series five times to date. In fact, as an owner, he has also won the NASCAR Xfinity Series four times.

To acknowledge his fabulous achievements in the sport, he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Charity and Foundation</strong></h2>
It is no secret that Joe Gibbs is a religious person and strongly believes in passing on his faith to help others. Keeping this in mind, he started his charity "Youth for Tomorrow" in 1986. The charity focuses on providing children and families with excellent treatment to better their well-being and growth.

In 2007, the YFT raised the "Mommy and Me" program to help pregnant and parenting teens. Seven years later, the charity's academic program got nationally accredited by the Council On Accreditation (COA). Last year, Joe Gibbs became the inaugural inductee into the Youth For Tomorrow Hall of Fame.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Drivers</strong></h2>
While Joe Gibbs has invested a lot of effort, time, and money in his JGR team, he certainly has assembled a good pack of drivers. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Gibbs has four drivers <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/denny-hamlin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denny Hamlin</a>, Martin Truex Jr, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/christopher-bell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christopher Bell</a>, and grandson Ty Gibbs. The team is a combination of youth and experience with Hamlin and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/martin-truex-jr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Truex Jr</a> there to guide young Bell and Ty Gibbs.

Hamlin and Truex Jr both share an experience of having participated in more than 600 races. Interestingly, other than Ty Gibbs, all three drivers have a win registered in the Cup Series this season. While Joe Gibbs has an impressive team there, his Xfinity Series team isn't too bad either.

[caption id="attachment_1514275" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1514275" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-02-06T044249Z_1445897171_MT1USATODAY19932294_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BUSCH-LIGHT-CLASH.jpg" alt="Denny Hamlin" width="1920" height="1135" /> Feb 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11), driver Kyle Busch (8) and driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the NASCAR Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

2017 Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr's brother Ryan Truex, Sammy Smith, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/john-hunter-nemechek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Hunter Nemechek</a> make the Xfinity Series team for Joe Gibbs Racing. While it is a strong setup, Gibbs will be hoping one of them to make it count this season. With Nemechek leading the competition and Smith currently in the eighth position on the table, surely a title win cannot be written off.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs's</strong> <strong>Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
Despite being a popular entity, Joe Gibbs prefers limited appearances and activities on social media. Although he's not frequently seen on Twitter, Gibbs is quite active on Facebook with his posts. Other than that, the JGR owner doesn't have any direct involvement either on Instagram or YouTube. In fact, his online website presence comes either through his NASCAR team or his charity operations.
<table width="624">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joegibbsracing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JoeGibbsRacing</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJoeGibbs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoachJoeGibbs</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoachJoeGibbs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoachJoeGibbs</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.joegibbsracing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JoeGibbsRacing.com</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table width="624">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Joe Jackson Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Joe Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>November 25, 1940</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Mocksville, North Carolina</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>82 years</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>5' 5"/ 168 centimeter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>70 kg/154 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Jackson C Gibbs &amp; Winnie Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Jim Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$60 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>Not Applicable</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Pat Escobar Gibbs, formerly known as Patricia Escobar</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Children</td>
<td>Jason Dean Gibbs &amp; Coy Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>NASCAR team racing owner</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team</td>
<td>Joe Gibbs Racing</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Joe Gibbs

Joe Gibbs Net Worth 2023 (Update) Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs is one of the household names in the NASCAR Cup Series. He&#8217;s most popularly known for owning Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR racing arena. However, it is not the only sport he&#8217;s well-versed in. Before joining NASCAR as an owner, Gibbs was the head coach of the Washington Redskins in the National Football League (NFL). In fact, he is regarded as one of the finest coaches in NFL history. Coming back to NASCAR, Gibbs has enjoyed a stellar spell as an owner, having been in the sport for over 30 years now. As reported by CelebrityNetWorth, the 82-year-old has a net worth of around $60 million. Gibbs last earned a salary when he coached the Redskins in 2004. Back then, he signed a five-year contract worth $28.5 million, becoming the highest-paid NFL coach then. Since officially retiring from the coaching world in 2007, he has made the majority of his income through Joe Gibbs Racing and his other business ventures. Interestingly, Gibbs has been twice the co-author of the books, &#8220;Joe Gibbs: Fourth and One&#8221; and &#8220;Racing to Win&#8221;. However, in 2009, he wrote a book &#8220;Game Plan for Life&#8221; focusing on his life in football and also on his life outside of sports. Joe Gibbs Early Life? The veteran coach was born on 25 November 1940 in Mocksville, North Carolina. In his boyhood days, since his family kept moving, Gibbs enjoyed hunting, basketball, and football in Mocksville, Asheville, and Sand Hill. However, it was in California, that he attended Santa Fe Springs High School and later on in Cerritos Junior College in Norwalk, California. DARLINGTON, SC &#8211; MAY 14: Joe Gibbs looks on during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Goodyear 400 on May 14, 2023, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 14 NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2305142414 In 1961, he enrolled at California State University in San Diego. After earning his degree in physical education in 1964, he completed his M.S. degree in 1966. Interestingly, he also served as a graduate assistant where he coached the offensive line under the guidance of coach Don Coryell from 1964 to 1966. Joe Gibbs&#8217;s family and personal life Joe Gibbs is one of the two children born to parents Jackson C. Gibbs and Winnie Gibbs. Jackson Gibbs served in multiple capacities as an officer of the peace, including the sheriff&#8217;s deputy before the entire family shifted to Santa Fe Springs. From there on, he worked in a bank. As far as Joe Gibbs&#8217; mother is concerned, she worked for a telephone company. While not much information is available, it is only known that Gibbs has a brother named Jim. The JGR owner is married to his wife, Pat Escobar Gibbs for over 50 years now. Interestingly, Pat has Mexican American ancestry and as of 2023, she&#8217;s 73 years old. https://twitter.com/NASCARonTSN/status/1589366332218544128?s=20 Joe and Pat Gibbs had two sons named Coy and J.D. Gibbs. J.D. and his wife Melissa have four sons Jason, Jackson, Miller, and Taylor. On the other hand, Coy and his wife have three sons Jet, Ty, and Case, and a daughter in Elle. Unfortunately, Joe and Pat have lost both their sons. J.D. lost his life on January 11, 2019, after fighting a long battle with a neurological brain disease. However, the case with Coy was different as he passed away in his sleep at the age of 49 in November 2022. It is unfortunate how Coy&#8217;s death occurred on the night his son Ty won the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship. Joe Gibbs&#8217;s NASCAR career Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs made his name while being the head coach of the Washington Redskins. However, when he decided to retire in 1992, he was set for his new career in managing Joe Gibbs Racing. Interestingly, he purchased the team in 1991 as it became a part of the NASCAR Winston Cup racing from the 1992 season. Interestingly, Dale Jarrett was the first driver for Gibbs&#8217; team. Fast forward to 1999 and the legendary coach was instigated by multiple groups to buy the Washington Redskins. However, Gibbs then declined the offer as he couldn&#8217;t foresee any role under the ownership of Daniel M. Snyder. While this didn&#8217;t work out, Gibbs went ahead to purchase a five percent share in the Atlanta Falcons in 2002. The Atlanta franchise worth $27 million then saw Gibbs become one of the three minority partners. Despite making this purchase, the veteran coach had a clear message for the Redskins faithful. Speaking to Washington Post, he said, &#8220;I still love Washington and the Redskins, and I will always love them. I just want the people there to know that.&#8221;?The deal saw Gibbs become partners with Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot. Gibbs and Blank got acquainted through NASCAR as the latter was one of JGR&#8217;s sponsors. https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/561901871237824512?s=20 Interestingly, Gibbs did return to the Redskins in 2004, coming out of his retirement. He suffered a 6-10 defeat then, the worst of his career. While coming back looked like a bad call, his team ended the season on a high note with an impressive 21-18 victory over Minnesota. With over 30 years in the NASCAR Cup Series, Joe Gibbs is still keenly involved in the sport. In fact, he is more often than not seen at the races, dedicating his utmost self to supporting his team. Joe Gibbs Stats and Championships Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs had a stunning as a coach in the NFL. Not many know but he worked pretty hard to earn the head coach job for the Washington Redskins in 1981. Prior to that, he was a college and pro football assistant for 15 seasons. In his two spells with the Redskins, Gibbs managed 248 games with a win percentage of 62.1% in the regular season. While 154 wins in the regular season looked impressive, his performance in the playoffs wasn&#8217;t bad either. In 24 playoff games, he managed to win 17 of them. As far as the NASCAR Cup Series is concerned, Joe Gibbs Racing has to date participated in 2935 races and won 203. Safe to say, with 868 top-five and 1436 top-ten finishes, Gibbs&#8217;s team has become a powerhouse in the competition as they continue to compete strongly for the title every year. His team&#8217;s performance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series has been decent enough with 197 wins from 2010 races over a span of 27 years. Joe Gibbs Endorsements? Over the years, Joe Gibbs Racing has only got stronger and has attracted a number of sponsors. Some of the big endorsers in FedEx, Interstate Batteries, Bass Pro Shops, DeWalt, Shingrix, Monster Energy, Auto-Owners Insurance, Rheem, SportClips Haircuts, Coca-Cola, Reser&#8217;s Fine Foods, Ruud, DN Solutions, Strategic Education Inc, Acumatica, and many others. Having won 203 races and five Cup Series titles, Joe Gibbs Racing&#8217;s team value was last estimated to be around $230 million in February 2020 as per Forbes. Although there is no specific current figure available, surely JGR must have progressed well in this regard. Joe Gibbs Awards and Achievements There is no question how Joe Gibbs remains one of the most reputed coaches in NFL history. With four NFC Championships and three Super Bowl titles to his name, not many could boast of such an achievement. In fact, he remains the only coach so far to have won Super Bowls using three different starting quarterbacks. Gibbs was twice named the NFL Coach of the Year, once in 1982 and the other in 1983. For his remarkable achievements in the sport, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Not only that, he was also honored by being named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team. https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1223281162598088709?s=20 What makes Gibbs an incredible leader is how well he has done with his NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing. Under his ownership, the team has flourished immensely and has won the NASCAR Cup Series five times to date. In fact, as an owner, he has also won the NASCAR Xfinity Series four times. To acknowledge his fabulous achievements in the sport, he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020. Joe Gibbs Charity and Foundation It is no secret that Joe Gibbs is a religious person and strongly believes in passing on his faith to help others. Keeping this in mind, he started his charity &#8220;Youth for Tomorrow&#8221; in 1986. The charity focuses on providing children and families with excellent treatment to better their well-being and growth. In 2007, the YFT raised the &#8220;Mommy and Me&#8221; program to help pregnant and parenting teens. Seven years later, the charity&#8217;s academic program got nationally accredited by the Council On Accreditation (COA). Last year, Joe Gibbs became the inaugural inductee into the Youth For Tomorrow Hall of Fame. Joe Gibbs Drivers While Joe Gibbs has invested a lot of effort, time, and money in his JGR team, he certainly has assembled a good pack of drivers. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Gibbs has four drivers Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr, Christopher Bell, and grandson Ty Gibbs. The team is a combination of youth and experience with Hamlin and Truex Jr there to guide young Bell and Ty Gibbs. Hamlin and Truex Jr both share an experience of having participated in more than 600 races. Interestingly, other than Ty Gibbs, all three drivers have a win registered in the Cup Series this season. While Joe Gibbs has an impressive team there, his Xfinity Series team isn&#8217;t too bad either. Feb 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11), driver Kyle Busch (8) and driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the NASCAR Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports 2017 Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr&#8217;s brother Ryan Truex, Sammy Smith, and John Hunter Nemechek make the Xfinity Series team for Joe Gibbs Racing. While it is a strong setup, Gibbs will be hoping one of them to make it count this season. With Nemechek leading the competition and Smith currently in the eighth position on the table, surely a title win cannot be written off. Joe Gibbs&#8217;s Social Media Accounts Despite being a popular entity, Joe Gibbs prefers limited appearances and activities on social media. Although he&#8217;s not frequently seen on Twitter, Gibbs is quite active on Facebook with his posts. Other than that, the JGR owner doesn&#8217;t have any direct involvement either on Instagram or YouTube. In fact, his online website presence comes either through his NASCAR team or his charity operations.  Instagram JoeGibbsRacing  Twitter CoachJoeGibbs  Facebook CoachJoeGibbs  Website JoeGibbsRacing.com  &nbsp;  Full Name Joe Jackson Gibbs  Popular Name Joe Gibbs  Birth Date November 25, 1940  Birth Place Mocksville, North Carolina  Age 82 years  Height 5&#8242; 5&#8243;/ 168 centimeter  Weight 70 kg/154 lbs  Parents Jackson C Gibbs &amp; Winnie Gibbs  Siblings Jim Gibbs  Nationality American  Ethnicity White  Net Worth $60 million  Salary Not Applicable  Spouse Pat Escobar Gibbs, formerly known as Patricia Escobar  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Jason Dean Gibbs &amp; Coy Gibbs  Profession NASCAR team racing owner  Team Joe Gibbs Racing  &nbsp;

Joe Gibbs Archives

Joe Gibbs Archives - EssentiallySports

Kyle Busch

Here is what you need to know about Kyle Busch and his net worth, controversies, wife, fights with Alex Bowman and Joey Logano and more in 2024.

Kyle Busch Archives

Kyle Busch: Net Worth 2024, NASCAR, Wife and More

ReportingNews

ReportingNews Archives

ReportingNews Archives - EssentiallySports

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Ty Gibbs: Net Worth 20</b><b>24, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Ty Gibbs?</strong></h2>
Despite his young age, the one driver who has managed to turn heads with his performance and even leave behind seasoned veterans of the sport is 21-year-old Ty Gibbs. Notably, the driver is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing/">Joe Gibbs Racing</a> team owner and former NFL coach<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joe-gibbs/"> Joe Gibbs</a>' grandson.

[caption id="attachment_1582070" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1582070 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-02-16T033922Z_1616764054_MT1USATODAY20005222_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-QUALIFYING.jpg" alt="Ty Gibbs during qualifying race at Xfinity series" width="1920" height="1375" /> Ty Gibbs seen at the final round qualifying | Courtesy: Reuters[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Ty Gibbs family</strong> </span></h2>
Born on October 4, 2002, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to NASCAR driver Coy Gibbs and realtor, Heather Gibbs, Ty Gibbs has three siblings whose names remain unknown.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-2794175 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FhauD4ZaYAEbqAR.jpeg" alt="" width="1408" height="814" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ty Gibbs’ Wife and Children</strong></h2>
Ty Gibbs has always chosen to keep his personal life away from the public eye. At 21, the driver is perhaps more focused on his racing career. As of now, nothing can be ascertained of the driver's current partner or his dating history.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Ty Gibbs Net Worth 2024</strong> </span></h2>
Reports state that Ty Gibbs is worth around $1 million-$5 million dollars. Looking at his elaborate career, with a championship win each in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/">NASCAR Xfinity Series</a> and the ARCA Menards Series, the youngest racer of the Gibbs family has definitely managed to rack up quite a bit of wealth.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ty Gibbs  Career Timeline</strong></h2>
Like most NASCAR drivers, Ty Gibbs also started his racing career with go-karts in his hometown. The driver then transitioned to the CARS Late Model Stock series, where he drove for Marlowe Racing in 2017 and 2018. Subsequently, he moved to the ARCA Menards Series in 2019 and raced in the tourney till 2021, when he joined the Xfinity Series. Notably, Gibbs won the championship in his last season in ARCA, having won 10 out of 20 races.

In NASCAR's second division, the racer came home as he debuted in 2021 at the Daytona Road Course for his grandfather's team, Joe Gibbs Racing, on a part-time schedule. And just the next year, he succeeded in clinching the Xfinity championship trophy. Ty Gibbs, finally made his <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/">Cup Series</a> debut in 2023, driving as a replacement driver for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/23xi-racing/">23XI Racing</a>, after Kurt Busch was not allowed to race by NASCAR owing to a concussion he suffered at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/pocono-raceway/">Pocono Raceway</a> that year. In his first ever Cup Series race, Ty Gibbs finished P16.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ty Gibbs’ Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
When it comes to Ty Gibbs, he has successfully proven how age is just a number! And that is evident from his high-profile brand partnerships. Currently, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver is sponsored by Monster Energy, Sport Clips Haircut, Toyota, battery marketing and distribution company Interstate Batteries, Shriners Hospitals for Children and American religious Advertising campaign He Gets Us.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-2794171 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GJ7ccuJXAAE_zXx.jpeg" alt="" width="2048" height="1366" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ty Gibbs’ NASCAR Career Stats</strong></h2>
Despite his young age, Ty Gibbs seems to be having a lot of experience. In the NASCAR Cup Series, the driver has competed in 57 races till date with 16 Top-10s. Apart from that, he has 12 wins, 39 Top-10s and seven pole positions in 60 races in the Xfinity Series.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ty Gibbs’ Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
When it comes to accolades, Ty Gibbs has a cabinet full of trophies, it seems! Apart from being the 2022 Xfinity Series champion, the racer also clinched the championship trophy in the ARCA Menards Series in 2021. He was also crowned the Xfinity Series and Cup Series Rookie of the Year, in 2021 and 2023, respectively.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-2794161 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/F3YNXd_WMAAb5n8.jpeg" alt="" width="4096" height="2730" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ty Gibbs Xfinity Series champion and the death of his father</strong></h2>
In 2022, Ty Gibbs perhaps had the best night of his life till then, when he won his first Xfinity Series championship. However, that soon into a nightmare as, just after a few hours, his father and Joe Gibbs Racing's co-owner Coy Gibbs passed away after a long battle with a degenerative neurological disease in his sleep.

The team had confirmed the news at the time via a tweet that stated: <em>“It is with great sorrow that Joe Gibbs Racing confirms that Coy Gibbs (co-owner) went to be with the Lord in his sleep last night. The family appreciates all the thoughts and prayers and asks for privacy at this time.”</em>

<img class="alignnone wp-image-1309723 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Coy-Gibbs-Death-20221105_48-7cfdd537da2b456d8f8d9ad732a11d94.jpg" alt="Ty Gibbs" width="1500" height="1000" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ty Gibbs Social Media</strong></h2>
<table style="width: 705px">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 76.9028px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 613.431px"> -</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 76.9028px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 613.431px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tygibbs/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/tygibbs/</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 76.9028px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 613.431px"> -</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table style="width: 55.183%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">Tyler Randal Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">Ty Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">October 4, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">Charlotte, North Carolina</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">21 (As os March 2024)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">114 lb (52 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">Coy Gibbs, Heather Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%"> -</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">Caucasian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">Aprrox $1 million - $5 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%"> -</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%"> -</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%"> None</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">Stock car racing driver</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.3059%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 352.716%">Joe Gibbs Racing</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Everything there is to know about young Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs' Family, Net Worth, Career Stats, Awards and Achievements and so much more!

“Go Ahead Take Her to the Bank!” – Corey LaJoie Predicts Ty Gibbs Will Replace Kyle Busch in the #18

Ty Gibbs finishes in the top 10 at the Cup Series