Kyle Busch deftly avoided several wrecks and made a thrilling a pass of Tony Stewart just before the finish line to capture The Bud Shootout tonight at Daytona International Speedway. The win was the first Shootout victory for Toyota as well as for Busch. Teammate Denny Hamlin managed to...
6 Hour Hauler Wrap in 1 Minute
posted by Boris
Brian Scott’s No. 11 Dollar General hauler was recently wrapped with a new design for the 2012 season! We condensed the 6 hour+ project down to 1 minute for your viewing pleasure. Let us know what you think!
Watch: Amazing Stop Motion NASCAR Race!
posted by Boris
It’s the off-season, so we know you are itching for some racing action! Take part in this interactive stop motion NASCAR race where you choose the car and watch it race. This video was created using 1:24 scale Lionel NASCAR diecast cars moved an inch at a time, a conference table, and...
20 years at JGR: Meet “Pern”
posted by MFountain
Dave Alpern, Vice President of Marketing, is currently in his 19th year here at Joe Gibbs Racing. Dave began his career at JGR as a recent college graduate, working out of a broom closet as a unpaid project intern. Currently he oversees all aspects of marketing for the team, including...
Grand Finale
posted by Boris
Denny Hamlin led Joe Gibbs Racing with a ninth-place finish in today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Meanwhile Joey Logano finished the day in 19th and a late stop for fuel left Kyle Busch in 23rd. Hamlin started the No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota from the...
20 years at JGR: Meet Susan
posted by MFountain
As we continue our series highlighting JGR employees that have been a part of the team from the beginning, Susan Berry has worked on the merchandise side of JGR since she started here in 1991. She has been involved in all aspects of NASCAR merchandise and inventory, and has plenty of...
Phoenix Recap
posted by MFountain
Joey Logano would lead Joe Gibbs Racing with an 11th-place finish in today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Teammate Denny Hamlin would cross the line just behind Logano in 12th, while an engine failure left Kyle Busch back in...
Thank You to Our Veterans!
posted by Boris
Joe Gibbs Racing is proud and fortunate to have many military veterans on our team. Between them, all five branches of the Uniformed Services are represented. They have served in different capacities all over the world whether in conflict or peacetime. And even though they represent a wide...
Tex-Hex
posted by Boris
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 did not go as expected for Joe Gibbs Racing today, with Denny Hamlin leading the organization’s three-car team with a 20th-place finish, while Michael McDowell, who was filling in for Kyle Busch, finished 33rd and an engine failure left Joey Logano...
Martinsville Madness
posted by Boris
Joe Gibbs Racing simply dominated much of today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway and as the race neared conclusion it appeared that three teams would earn a finish in the top ten and at least one would certainly have the opportunity over the final laps...
Tandemonium: Take 2
posted by Boris
It was a typical day of racing at Talladega Superspeedway with everyone holding their breath and hoping to survive for an opportunity to win at the end. Unfortunately the famed track wouldn’t prove all that friendly to the three-car contingent of Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny Hamlin would survive...
20 Years of JGR: Meet Vince
posted by MFountain
Joe Gibbs Racing is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. We wanted to stop and recognize the people that have been with us from the beginning. Vince, our Chief Finance Executive, has had a front row seat as JGR has grown, changed and evolved over the years. He offers a unique...
Gresham Wins First Title
posted by MFountain
JGR Development Driver Clinches Championship at Dover Season Finale Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) understands the importance of developing drivers for the future and the organization is committed to winning at every level it races. A name NASCAR fans should get to know is Max Gresham. The...
Charlotte Recap
posted by Boris
It was a strong night for Joe Gibbs Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Kyle Busch earning an impressive second-place finish in the Bank of America 500, while Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line in ninth, and Joey Logano took the checkered flag in 12th. [Show as...
20 YEARS: Meet “Frenchy”
posted by MFountain
Terry Saunier, better known around the fabrication shop as “Frenchy,” might be described as a “Jack of all trades.” Frenchy has worn a number of hats at Joe Gibb’s Racing over the years, from washing windows at pit stops to building parts in the fabrication...
Kansas Recap
posted by Boris
Kyle Busch led Joe Gibbs Racing with an 11th-place finish today in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Meanwhile teammates Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano would finish 16th and 29th respectively. Kyle Busch started his No. 18 M&Ms Toyota in the third position...
Vote: Do you like the new Phoenix track?
posted by Boris
Phoenix International Raceway has been reconfigured with progressive banking and a slightly different layout. This week, all NASCAR Sprint Cup teams tested on the new track in lieu of the upcoming Chase race there. Do you like the new configuration of the Phoenix track? Yes. No.
20 YEARS at JGR: Judy
posted by MFountain
Judy Phillips has spent the last 19 years working on the showcar side of Joe Gibbs Racing. During that time, she has seen the sport evolve into something that goes far beyond on-track competition. Judy has been here from the beginning and provides a unique glimpse into an area of the sport...
Dover in the Books
posted by Boris
Kyle Busch led Joe Gibbs Racing with a sixth-place finish in today’s AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway, while Denny Hamlin finished 18th and Joey Logano was 29th. Kyle Busch started the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota from the fifth position and was able to race inside the top five...
Gresham Wins East Championship!
posted by Boris
Max Gresham finished third in the Dover 150 at Dover International Speedway Friday and in the process captured the 2011 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship. “To be a NASCAR champion is the biggest thing and about the only thing that I wanted to do when I started racing,” said...
Our 2nd Employee: David Wagner
posted by MFountain
While many involved in the racing industry may change jobs frequently, David Wagner has spent the last 20 years helping Joe Gibbs Racing bring cars to the track. He began as one of the two mechanics that the team had building cars. As the team grew, his responsibilities also grew. With more...
The NFL NASCAR Helmets
posted by MFountain
When Joe Gibbs came from the National Football League (NFL) to NASCAR in 1992, he brought several things with him from his time as a Super Bowl-winning coach with the Washington Redskins. He brought leadership, the ability to motivate people and a pedigree for winning to the start-up Joe...
Loudon, NH
posted by Boris
Kyle Busch led Joe Gibbs Racing with an 11th-place finish in today’s Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while Joey Logano was 14th and a potential top-five run by Denny Hamlin would end in disappointment when he came up just short on fuel with two laps...
Gresham Retains Points Lead
posted by Boris
Max Gresham rolled to a seventh-place finish as rain and wrecking cut short the New Hampshire 125 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Friday. The event, which was started under threatening skies, came to a sudden conclusion when Scott Bouley pounded the Turn 2 inside retaining wall on Lap 70....
‘Twas the Week Before Loudon
posted by Boris
‘Twas the week before Loudon And all through the shop, every crew guy was working towards reaching the top. This weekend we’ll travel With three cars per team, We’re always prepared To clinch our Chase dream. Some cars are being painted, Some are under the...
Challenges in Chicago
posted by Boris
The start of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup was delayed thanks to rain that forced the running of the Geico 400 at Chicagoland Speedway to today. When it was over Joey Logano would lead Joe Gibbs Racing with a 17th-place finish, while Kyle Busch would come up just short on fuel to finish...
Nationwide in Chicago
posted by Boris
Brian Scott drove his No. 11 Shore Lodge Toyota to an impressive 3rd place finish in Chicago! Ryan Truex battled back from an early spin to finish 13th in his Schick Xtreme 3 Toyota. Joey Logano struggled with an ill-handling racecar for much of the day before finishing 19th in his SportClips...
Gresham Grabs 10th at Salem
posted by Boris
SALEM, IN (SEPTEMBER 18, 2011) – The final rundown of will show Max Gresham finished 10th in Saturday’s Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) Kentuckiana Ford Dealers Fall Classic at Salem (IN) Speedway. In reality, Gresham was way better than that. Gresham and his No. 55 Venturini...
Let the Chase Begin!
posted by Boris
It was a wild night of racing at Richmond International Raceway with several teams battling in their final chance to earn a spot in The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. When the Wonderful Pistachios 400 was over it was Denny Hamlin who had secured his place in NASCAR’s 10-race playoff with a ninth-place finish. Kyle Busch, who entered the night already secure in his place in the Chase, finished the night in the sixth position, while an engine failure left Joey Logano in 35th. [Show as slideshow] ...
Nationwide Sweep!
posted by Boris
Kyle Busch wins at Richmond after a great final pit stop gets him out ahead of his closest competition! Ryan Truex finished 4th in his second start for JGR. While running in the top-10, Brian Scott was hit from behind and sent spinning into the wall. The resulting damage ended his night.
Atlanta Race Recap
posted by Boris
Denny Hamlin led Joe Gibbs Racing with an eighth-place finish in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway this afternoon. Teammates Kyle Busch and Joey Logano would finish 23rd and 24th respectively on a rare Tuesday race following two days of heavy rains from...
The Show Episode 7!
posted by Boris
In the 7th episode of JGR The Show – Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Darrell Wallace Jr, Michael McDowell, and others go karting. Plus, meet James “Bubba” Stewart – the newest member of Joe Gibbs Racing MX! He’ll be driving supercross and motocross for us next year and...
Ep. 6 Starring Denny Hamlin!
posted by Boris
Episode 6 features a special visit by Denny Hamlin. He talks about his big wreck, Boris, and the new haircut. Also in this show – Joe Gibbs’ Redskins Reunion with Clinton Portis and others. And there’s even more, so watch this latest episode of The...
20 YEARS at JGR: Robin
posted by Boris
As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we want to take the time to recognize those who have been with us since the beginning! They have some great stories to tell and provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of our team. We hope you enjoy this series. Our third installment focuses on...
Bristol Bout
posted by Boris
Denny Hamlin led Joe Gibbs Racing with a seventh-place finish tonight in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, while teammates Joey Logano and Kyle Busch would battle to finish 13th and 14th respectively. Denny Hamlin started the No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota in the 20th...
Photo Finish for the 50th Win!
posted by Boris
Kyle Busch made history Friday night in Bristol, TN by winning this 50th NASCAR Nationwide Series win. In doing so he became the first driver to ever achieve the feat. Teammate Joey Logano wasn’t going to let the win go without a battle. Logano chased Busch down with 5 laps to go and races along side him on the final lap, eventually finishing second by 0.019 seconds! Brian Scott rounded out a great night for Joe Gibbs Racing, finishing 10th. [Show as slideshow]
First Look! 2012 Toyota Camry Racecar!
posted by Boris
First pictures of the 2012 NASCAR Toyota Camry are right here at JoeGibbsRacing.com! Toyota recently unveiled the newly redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry. The new car hits showrooms soon, but it hits the race track even sooner! Bristol will mark the first race for the new headlights, foglamps, taillights, and rear bumper. Enjoy these photos of the new car: [Show as slideshow]
Mich-Again!
posted by Boris
Joe Gibbs Racing sweeps both races at Michigan this season! Kyle Busch and the No. 18 Interstate Batteries team put together an impressive performance today at Michigan International Speedway, charging their way to the front of the field to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400....
Wild Watkins Glen
posted by Boris
The rain in Watkins Glen, NY might have delayed the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning, but it didn’t do anything to dampen the efforts of Joe Gibbs Racing. JGR left the road course of Watkins Glen International with two top-five finishes as Kyle Busch and...
Watkins Glen
posted by Boris
Joey Logano led the Joe Gibbs Racing Nationwide Series cars with a 3rd place finish at Watkins Glen. Kyle Busch led many laps on Saturday, but an early drive through the grass and a late fuel issue left him with a 4th place finish. Brian Scott was in the top-10 for most of the race, but...
Ryan Truex Joins JGR
posted by Boris
Joe Gibbs Racing announces today that it has signed Ryan Truex to drive in six races this season in the organization’s NASCAR Nationwide Series program. Truex will drive the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing beginning in Atlanta on September 3. In addition Truex will be behind the wheel of...
Poc-Oh-No
posted by Boris
It was clear from the outset of today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam’s RV Insurance 500 that all three Joe Gibbs Racing entries brought a car capable of winning at Pocono Raceway. Indeed, all three teammates would share the lead through most of the day, but separate late-race...
This Week at the Shop: Testing
posted by Boris
The final road course race of the season takes place in two weeks in Watkins Glen, NY. This unique race presents a great opportunity for teams outside of a Chase position to clinch a wild card spot with a win. Earlier this week, JGR sent its road course cars at Road Atlanta, a track where teams are permitted by NASCAR to test. Road Course expert Max Papis joined Joey Logano for the test to provide invaluable insight and instructions for improving road course techniques. We equipped this No. 20 Home Depot Toyota with a passenger’s seat – something you don’t see too often in NASCAR racecars. Back in...
Special Car Paid Tribute to Gibbs’ HOF Induc...
posted by Boris
In honor of Interstate Batteries’ and Joe Gibbs Racing’s 20th anniversary together in NASCAR, a series of press releases highlighting 20 big moments will be distributed throughout 2011. This is the 10th of the 20 releases. Attached is a photo of the Interstate Batteries/Joe Gibbs Hall of Fame tribute car that Bobby Labonte drove at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in July 1996. Credit is Interstate Batteries. When the Class of 2011 is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this Saturday, the prestigious club will have 267 members. And while many of those greats from football have gone on to broadcasting careers or...
Brickyard 400 Recap
posted by Boris
Kyle Busch led Joe Gibbs Racing with a 10th-place finish in today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Meanwhile teammates Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin would finish 25th and 27th respectively as different fuel strategies resulted in a shuffled...
This Week at the Shop: Indy Prep
posted by Boris
One of the biggest races of the season happens this weekend in Indianapolis, IN. Each of our three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams are busy preparing their primary and backup cars for this big event. The cars are stationed on laser-leveled setup plates and final checklists are sorted through. Tungsten weights are used during the setup process to achieve optimum balance. They come in several weights and fit nicely inside the framerails. That’s not the only thing going on at the shop this week. We work many weeks in advance in order to be prepared for every race. The Decal Source is busy wrapping Denny...
Nationwide In Nashville
posted by Boris
Drew Herring brought his No.18 SportClips Toyota home in 7th place in an impressive run at Nashville. Brian Scott finished 17th in the No.11 Shore Lodge Toyota. [Show as slideshow]
Loudon Race Recap
posted by Boris
Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano secured two top-five finishes for Joe Gibbs Racing in today’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while an early blown tire left their teammate Kyle Busch back in 36th. [Show as...
100 NASCAR wins for Kyle Busch!
posted by Boris
Kyle Busch made history Saturday in Loudon, NH when he crossed the finish line first to capture his 100th NASCAR win and 49th Nationwide Series victory. This tied him with Mark Martin as All-Time wins leaders. [Show as slideshow]
