Around the world, Joe Gibbs Racing is a well-known NASCAR team. A fantastic name, however, comes with a lot of responsibility—the need to perform well and surpass the competitors! The renowned NFL coach, who helped his squad reach its full potential by coaching seasoned drivers like Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Busch, finds himself in a difficult situation. Fans think that a bad apple in the lot is from his own garden, which is why this is happening! Fans, experts, and even Ty Gibbs’ own family are in shock over his lackluster start as the 2025 Cup Series season rages on.
Ty’s mother, Heather Gibbs, expressed her sorrow at the current state of affairs, writing, “It’s heartbreaking to see Ty struggle like this amid all the expectations tied to our family’s legacy.” His ancestry from Joe Gibbs both a strength and a weakness. But if everything goes as planned, Coach may have to make a difficult decision. But when we discuss the #54’s latest initiatives, everything doesn’t seem lost.
Ty Gibbs is no longer favored by the numbers
Ty flipped his No. 84 Monster Energy Drink vehicle at Kubota High Limit Racing Heat 3 on March 15, 2025, during his sprint car debut. He finished sixth unofficially and qualified for the A-mains race.
Nothing could be more accurate than Ty’s admission on FOX Sports that “I’ve made some crazy decisions on the track, and I’m working to address that.” Joe Gibbs, who recently granted all of his drivers the ability to race dirt again, may become doubtful after this collision. However, the NASCAR Cup series run hasn’t been very successful either. Ty Gibbs is still unbeaten after 77 appearances with Joe Gibbs Racing, and he is only two races away from surpassing JJ Yeley’s 78 winless starts as the longest-tenured JGR Cup driver. Recently, Ty Gibbs commented, “I’m at a loss for words.” I think I’m a step above everyone else on this track.
After around ten circuits, I might as well just toss this thing away because I have no rear grip anywhere. Ty’s only top-20 result after four 2025 races was a P16 at Daytona. Since then, he has battled at COTA (34th), crashed out at Atlanta (32nd), and hobbled to 25th in Phoenix. “Ty Gibbs is just three races away from becoming the longest-serving JGR Cup driver without a victory,” insider Colby Evans tweeted. Ty Gibbs placed 22nd in the Pennzoil 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, so he can now participate in “two races.” “What’s happening with the kid who won the 2022 Xfinity title?” is another question that fans are posing. Do you recall the Martinsville Xfinity Series race in 2022?
In the final lap, Ty Gibbs secured the victory by spinning his teammate Brandon Jones. When Gibbs celebrated the victory, the fans did not take it well and chanted, “Thank You, Grandpa.” When asked about his role as NASCAR’s newest villain in the post-race interview, he responded, “I always go back to the same verse, that Jesus was hated first and among all the people.” Fans haven’t yet let Ty off the hook for this, in our opinion. The king of NASCAR teams, Joe Gibbs, is also feeling the fire. Ty’s poor performance jeopardizes the heritage of JGR, as players like Christopher Bell (three victories in four races) and Chase Briscoe (Daytona 500 pole) are dominating.
Last year, he finished second at Darlington, which was his best. This protracted conflict may negatively reinterpret JGR’s supremacy! “We’re concerned about Ty Gibbs and the No. 54 team’s performance early in the 2025 season,” stated JGR co-owner Dave Alpern. What then should Joe Gibbs do? He is conflicted as a grandfather and team owner. Tyler Allen, Ty’s new crew chief, might bring stability, but if things don’t work out, Joe might have to make tough decisions like benching his grandson or reorganizing the No. 54 squad. “While Gibbs’ performance was concerning, he had previously shown promise,” NASCAR insider Dan “Spider” DiOrio said, urging patience. He notably mentioned finishing in the top five at COTA and in the top ten at Las Vegas the previous year.
It’s quite high stakes. Bell’s success could serve as motivation for Ty, but the disparity remains glaring. Joe’s legacy is on the line, so he uses his NFL tenacity to either rally Ty or take the required actions to keep JGR safe. In the hopes that Ty can silence the skeptics, fans are holding their breath. The path ahead appears to be rough, and Joe Gibbs is currently on the hot seat. Pit Road is rocked by Carson Hocevar’s furious outburst at Ty Gibbs. According to Yardbarker, Carson Hocevar felt obstructed in the pits and lost it on Ty Gibbs, launching into a tirade filled with expletives. Hocevar didn’t stop there; he screamed, “You wrecked me, you piece of s—-!” as he struck Gibbs’ pit box and pushed him onto pit road on-track incidents left him fuming.
Already the target of intensive scrutiny, Gibbs is now Hocevar’s top public opponent. The pressure is now increased by Hocevar’s anger, which is fueled by Gibbs’ aggressive driving. Hocevar, who is renowned for his fiery approach, allowed his feelings to control him. Gibbs, who is dealing with a family legacy and a rough season, is facing yet another PR nightmare. As Joe Gibbs leads his grandson through this tempest, all eyes are on him. While fans are stunned by Hocevar’s unbridled rage, they are also praying Ty recovers. Their 2025 tales may be defined by this conflict, which will test team chemistry and tempers. Hold on, NASCAR fans—this rivalry has just begun, and the intensity will only heighten Ty Gibbs’ comeback tale.
