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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 07: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, enters his car to qualify for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Call 811 Before You Dig 250 powered by Call 811.com at Martinsville Speedway on April 07, 2022 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 07: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, enters his car to qualify for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Call 811 Before You Dig 250 powered by Call 811.com at Martinsville Speedway on April 07, 2022 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
It is common for NASCAR fans to slam Kyle Busch and his ‘Rowdy’ actions on track, as well as off track. However, the Texas Motor Speedway race on Sunday highlighted a side of Ty Gibbs that fans could not believe.
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During the race, Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon traded paint. Although this is not uncommon at NASCAR races, this particular incident could have been a dangerous one. In a short clip shared by a NASCAR fan on Twitter, Ty Dillon can be seen making contact with Gibbs.
After getting back on track from his pit, Dillon lost control and rammed his car into Gibbs. But the way Gibbs reacted to this was not only immature but also a reckless act that put a lot of lives in danger. To get back at Dillon, Ty Gibbs made contact with Dillon’s right door and pushed him further to the left on the track.
However, there were a few pit-crew members on Dillon’s left and this door bang retaliation put all of their safety in danger. Although Dillon managed to take control of his car, NASCAR fans could not stop themselves from calling out Gibbs for his immature actions.
You don’t mess around on pit road. He should be fined
— Dantman🏁 (@dantman) September 26, 2022
When I said I didn't like him, I got attitude for it 🥴 but he has some growing up to do before I fully trust him as a driver at this level
— 🏁BUBBA WALLACE HIVE🏁 (@astro_kianna) September 26, 2022
@jeff_gluck @Jordan_Bianchi @bobpockrass @nascar @JoeGibbsRacing @TyGibbs this is unacceptable on so many levels. That’s peoples families that he put in harms way unnecessarily because he can’t control his emotions. Massive fine and penalty to teach a lesson to all drivers please
— Big Cat (@topherthomas) September 26, 2022
No media has even brought this up, everyone is talking about the 24 and 11.
Gibbs needs to be parked from Cup for a least the rest of the year, but they wouldn't dare do that, because of Coach.— Tiffany Ann (@Tiffany12486685) September 26, 2022
@bobpockrass @NASCAR @NASCAR_Xfinity @NASCARONFOX @NASCARonNBC @SteveLetarte @DaleJr @RickAllenracing can any of you explain how this is t a penalty for putting officials and pit crew members in danger acting that way?? Something should be done. That’s just ridiculous
— Stephen Gaul (@StephenGaul1) September 26, 2022
I'm sorry, if he was my driver, I'd fire him and never let him in a racecar again for that.
— Lucas Arthurs (@DALESR4EVER124) September 26, 2022
I have absolutely zero patience for idiots that put crew members in danger.
Even less so when they have our 23 on the side of their car 😡
— Sarah Davis 🏁 BUBBA WON 🤫 (@sarahdavisagain) September 26, 2022
I wouldn’t say no reason. I mean Ty Dillon did drive out of his box straight into his door, but that certainly wasn’t the time or place for a door bang in retaliation
— Justin Boyles (BUBBA WALLACE WINS KANSAS) (@Jboyles_12) September 26, 2022
Also big shoutout to Ty Dillon for locking it up & avoiding disaster there, bc the other Ty can't control his emotions.
No clearer difference in the way people can turn out with a silver spoon than Ty Dillon vs Ty Gibbs. I'd take Dillon any day of the week & twice on Sundays.
— Sarah Davis 🏁 BUBBA WON 🤫 (@sarahdavisagain) September 26, 2022
I’ve given Ty a lot of credit for how much he’s learned and matured over the course of the year, but this is stupid and reckless and someone needs to scold him on this.
— Gabe Schmidt (@GeekDStudios) September 26, 2022
Apart from appreciating Ty Dillon for locking his car in time, fans demanded that NASCAR should fine and reprimand Gibbs for his actions on track. Moreover, they questioned why any NASCAR reporter or news did not raise concern over the incident.
Currently, Ty Gibbs is driving the No23 for 23XI Racing. In the absence of Kurt Busch, the driver will also be representing his team in the Xfinity Series.
Ty Gibbs taking up double duty this season
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Apart from NASCAR Cup Series, Ty Gibbs will also be driving for 23XI Racing in the Xfinity playoffs. After driving at the Texas Motor Speedway, Gibbs drove in the AutoTrader Echo Park Automotive 500. However, since Gibbs is new to the sport, there is an air of scepticism surrounding this decision.
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LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 27: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, sits in his car on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pocono Green 225 Recycled by J.P. Mascaro & Sons at Pocono Raceway on June 27, 2021 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
While talking about Gibbs driving for two series simultaneously, Toyota Racing Development’s president, David Wilson shared; “We’re comfortable with Ty running both for the foreseeable future. We still don’t know what Kurt is going to do. To be fair, he left the door open to potentially get back into the car before the end of the season. (Gibbs) is learning a lot.”
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Furthermore, Wilson admitted that this decision might be risky as there are chances of hits and injuries on the track. However, he said that Gibbs would not be the only driver who has chosen to drive in two different series simultaneously. Moreover, he said that Toyota and 23XI is working on avoiding situations that might be inherently unsafe for the drivers.
