Category | Details |
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Full Name | Tyler Randal Gibbs |
Birth Place | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
Birth Date | October 4, 2002 |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) (approx.) |
Weight | 140 lbs (64 kg) (approx.) |
Parents | Father: Coy Gibbs (deceased, 2022); Mother: Heather Gibbs |
Nationality | American |
Net Worth | Estimated $1 million – $5 million |
Salary | Not publicly disclosed |
Relationship/Spouse | Not publicly disclosed |
Children | None reported |
Profession | Professional NASCAR Driver |
Team | Joe Gibbs Racing – No. 54 Toyota Camry XSE (NASCAR Cup Series) |
Ty Gibbs
Tyler Randal Gibbs, born October 4, 2002, in Charlotte, North Carolina, is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 54 Toyota Camry XSE for Joe Gibbs Racing. Gibbs is also a part-time driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Joe Gibbs Racing, and he is recognized as one of the sport’s promising young talents. He won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2022 and earned the NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year honors in 2023. Gibbs also won the prestigious 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race.
Early Life and Background
Gibbs began his racing journey in go-karts on both asphalt and dirt tracks in Mooresville, North Carolina. He progressed through the grassroots ranks, winning the 2019 IceBreaker 125 Late Model Stock race at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Gibbs competed in the CARS Late Model Stock Series in 2017 and 2018, securing two pole positions and several top finishes. In 2019, he made his mark in the ARCA Menards Series East and full ARCA Menards Series, winning multiple races and eventually the ARCA Menards Series championship in 2021 by winning 10 out of 20 races that season.
Personal Life
Ty is the grandson of Joe Gibbs, the celebrated former NFL coach and owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. His father, Coy Gibbs, was also a NASCAR driver and served as an assistant coach in the NFL before passing away in November 2022. His mother, Heather Gibbs, is a realtor based near Charlotte, North Carolina. Ty was raised alongside three siblings. Family ties to motorsports and sports leadership run deep, with his late uncle J.D. Gibbs being co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. Ty’s emphasis on family privacy means further personal details are limited publicly.
Career
Gibbs made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in January 2021 at the Daytona Road Course, winning his first race in the series, becoming the only driver in the modern era to win their first NASCAR national series race without prior Cup Series experience. He continued strong Xfinity performances, earning several wins including at Charlotte and Watkins Glen, and captured the 2022 Xfinity Series championship. In 2023, he graduated to the full-time NASCAR Cup Series with Joe Gibbs Racing, earning Rookie of the Year honors and finishing 18th in points. In 2024, he continued his ascent with multiple top-five and top-10 finishes, finishing 15th in the standings and winning the NASCAR All-Star Race (a non-points event). As of mid-2024, he was ranked 11th in the Cup driver standings. Gibbs continues to compete part-time in the Xfinity Series.
Off-Track Ventures
Detailed information about Gibbs’s off-track business activities is limited given his young career stage. As part of the Joe Gibbs Racing organization, he benefits from strong sponsorship backing including Monster Energy, SAIA Freight, and Interstate Batteries. Due to his growing profile, he is also a brand ambassador engaging in promotional activities and representing sponsors professionally.
Net Worth
Ty Gibbs is worth around $1 million to $5 million, reflecting his Xfinity Series championship success, full-time Cup Series role, and multiple sponsorship deals. This range is typical for a rising NASCAR driver early in their career.
Recent Controversies
There are no significant public controversies associated with Ty Gibbs. He maintains a professional reputation in the NASCAR community, with competition-related incidents falling within the normal high-stakes racing environment.
Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025
In 2024, Gibbs’s rookie Cup season was marked by a milestone victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race and consistent top-five and top-10 finishes. He ranked 15th in the points standings with notable improvements over his debut season. In 2025, he continues competing full-time in the Cup Series and part-time in the Xfinity Series, viewed as a promising young driver with potential for growth. His performance trajectory and solid results position him as a future contender as he gains more experience at NASCAR’s highest level.