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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Busch’s July 2008 Victory at Daytona Returns Interstate Batteries to Winner’s Circle From 1992 through 2003, the No. 18 Interstate Batteries car for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) amassed 23 victories in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition with drivers Dale Jarrett and Bobby...

During the past 20 years, Joe Gibbs Racing Team has experienced many changes. A constant is Jimmy Makar, senior vice president of racing operations. Makar has journeyed and grown with the team since he joined in August of 1991. Makar began as the crew chief for Dale Jarrett, driver of the No....

Joe Gibbs Racing Headquarters One of Premier Shops in NASCAR If you’re driving on Interstate 77 north of Charlotte, N.C., and exit onto Gilead Road (Exit 23, as the locals call it), when you head west, you’ll see a shopping center on the right and Presbyterian Hospital on the left....

As head coach of the Washington Redskins, Joe Gibbs was accustomed to flying to Dallas for “meetings” with the Dallas Cowboys. He was also accustomed to flying back to Washington, D.C., with a smile on his face thanks to the Redskins scoring five victories in nine games at Texas Stadium...