NASCAR Insider Reveals Joe Gibbs’ Grandson Secret Behind His Xfinity Series Races
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In the realm of NASCAR, there’s always more than meets the eye. A recent revelation on the entries for the Xfinity race at Watkins Glen has sparked a bit of confusion involving the grandson of Joe Gibbs. The rules regarding NASCAR drivers participating in one of the three National Series could be a bit confusing for some. NASCAR tweaked the rules as recently as 2020 regarding Cup Series drivers’ eligibility to take part in the lower tier races and in how many of them.
This is what caused the confusion when Bob Pockrass tweeted the entry list for the upcoming Xfinity race. Ty Gibbs, the grandson of Joe Gibbs, had his name on the list, despite having taken part in 7 Xfinity races already. Bob later took to the comment and explained why Ty Gibbs is eligible to take part in more races than fans would have supposed.
Bob Pockrass clears the confusion surrounding Joe Gibbs’ grandson’s participation in Xfinity
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When Bob Pockrass shared the entries for the Xfinity race at Watkins Glen, fans felt confused regarding the participation of Ty Gibbs. A comment by an observant fan echoed widespread confusion: “Hasn’t Ty Gibbs hit the 7-race limit for Xfinity already?” The implication was that being a Cup Series driver, Ty Gibbs shouldn’t exceed seven Xfinity races. The secret behind this lies in a rule detail that Bob Pockrass swiftly clarified.
40 entries for 38 spots in the Xfinity race at Watkins Glen. 4-Weatherman 07-Hacker 08-Labbe 10-Allmendinger 17-Bowman 19-Gibbs 24-Mosack 35-Barrett 38-Graf 43-Ellis 44-Parsons 45-Karam 91-RChastain 96-McLaughlin pic.twitter.com/U7qssMnPkP
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) August 14, 2023
As Bob pointed out, drivers like Gibbs and Chastain have a distinct advantage. They’re not bound by the 5-race limit in Xfinity or Trucks because they haven’t completed three full 36-race seasons in the Cup series. This new rule, introduced back in 2020, allows them to push the boundaries and contribute to Xfinity’s action beyond 7 races.
Gibbs and RChastain (among others) don’t have a 5-race limit in Xfinity/trucks because they have not done three full 36-race seasons in Cup. https://t.co/LfXg9ZiAQ2
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) August 14, 2023
Ty Gibbs showcased his prowess by clinching the victory at Indianapolis Road Course to bag his first Xfinity Series win of the season.
Ty Gibbs went to victory lane at Indianapolis Road Course ahead of the Cup Series race
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The Gibbs legacy continues to flourish in the NASCAR realm. Joe Gibbs’ grandson Ty Gibbs secured his first Xfinity Series victory at the Indianapolis Road Course. This triumph added another layer to the compelling narrative of the Gibbs family’s racing prowess. In a spectacular display of skill, 20-year-old Ty Gibbs strategically overtook A. J. Allmendinger in Indianapolis. The third stage of the Xfinity Series race saw Gibbs catapult to the front, defying the reigning road course champion. The race witnessed a dramatic pause due to lightning and rain, but Gibbs’ unyielding determination prevailed. He clinched his first win of the season, leaving his competitors behind and claiming his 13th career Xfinity victory.
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When asked during the post-race interview about having to wait for 6 races for a win. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver said, “Yeah, definitely about time. Really cool to get one here at the Brickyard. I grew up racing go-karts in Newcastle right down the street, so really special to me.”
As reported by NASCAR, he said, “Really cool, I have raced go Karts right down the street with a bunch of kids so. I mean, some of them are in IndyCar now so it’s cool that we all adjusted at this level so it’s really cool,” he added, reflecting on the times he used to race in Newcastle as a kid.
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Edited by:
Ranvijay Singh