Gibbs Family Celebrates Ty's First Cup Series Victory

23-year-old grandson of NASCAR legend Joe Gibbs wins at Bristol Motor Speedway

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:51am

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting a NASCAR race car speeding through the field, representing the excitement of Ty Gibbs' first Cup Series win.The Gibbs family celebrates as Ty Gibbs, the next generation of NASCAR royalty, earns his first career Cup Series victory.Bristol Today

Ty Gibbs, the 23-year-old grandson of NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner Joe Gibbs, earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. Gibbs outdueled veteran drivers Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson in overtime to claim the checkered flag.

Why it matters

The Gibbs family is considered NASCAR royalty, with patriarch Joe Gibbs having won multiple championships as a team owner. Ty Gibbs' breakthrough victory at just 23 years old is seen as a passing of the torch to the next generation and a sign of the continued success of the Gibbs racing dynasty.

The details

Ty Gibbs, driving for his grandfather's team, Joe Gibbs Racing, led a thrilling overtime finish at the Bristol short track, holding off challenges from veteran stars Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson to claim his first career Cup Series victory in his 131st start.

  • The race took place on Sunday, April 13, 2026 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.

The players

Ty Gibbs

The 23-year-old driver who earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory, racing for the team owned by his grandfather, NASCAR Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs.

Joe Gibbs

The NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner and Ty Gibbs' grandfather, who has led Joe Gibbs Racing to multiple championships in the Cup Series.

Ryan Blaney

The veteran NASCAR driver who finished second to Ty Gibbs at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Kyle Larson

The former NASCAR Cup Series champion who finished third behind Ty Gibbs and Ryan Blaney at Bristol.

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What they’re saying

“This is a dream come true. To get my first Cup win, and to do it for my grandfather's team, is just incredible.”

— Ty Gibbs, NASCAR Cup Series Driver

“Ty drove his heart out today. The Gibbs family has done so much for this sport, and it's great to see the next generation carrying on that legacy.”

— Ryan Blaney, NASCAR Cup Series Driver

What’s next

Ty Gibbs will look to build on his first career Cup Series victory as the season continues, with the next race scheduled for April 27th at Talladega Superspeedway.

The takeaway

Ty Gibbs' breakthrough win at Bristol marks an exciting new chapter for the Gibbs racing dynasty, as the 23-year-old phenom joins his legendary grandfather Joe Gibbs as a NASCAR Cup Series champion.