NASCAR Cup Series rookie Ty Gibbs focused on the ‘bigger picture’ after Xfinity switch

During the low season, Joe Gibbs Racing promoted Ty Gibbs from Xfinity Series to the Cup Series following his spectacular efficiency in the second-tier collection. The 20-year-old has one in every of the extra spectacular resumes of any younger driver going into NASCAR’s top-level collection.

Ty Gibbs just lately shared his ideas on targets for his first Cup Series season. He additionally talked about how he intends to method the upcoming races.

Speaking to Motorsports.com, Gibbs stated:

“For me, I don’t really try to look at expectations. It doesn’t really bother me. I work as hard as I can and I want to do the best I can every single weekend. If my best is winning the race, then it’s winning the race. If it’s finishing 10th, then it’s finishing 10th.”

He continued:

“I don’t go into any race and say, ‘I can’t win,’ unless we get damage or something like that happens. I’ll dream as big as I can dream and keep working as hard as I can.”

In his rookie season, Ty Gibbs is driving the #54 Toyota for the crew owned by his grandfather, Joe Gibbs.

Gibbs has achieved big success in NASCAR’s decrease divisions. He gained the ARCA Menards Series in 2021 with the assist of 10 wins. Following a 12 months as a full-time Xfinity driver, he gained seven races, together with the season finale race at Phoenix Raceway, and clinched the first collection title.

Ty Gibbs spoke about the variations in competitors between Xfinity Series and Cup Series

Speaking about the competitors distinction between Xfinity and Cup Series, Ty Gibbs stated racing at Xfinity is a bit tougher. He claimed that it is a bit bit extra respectful in the Cup Series. He feels that Cup drivers are extra mature and proficient in comparison with Xfinity drivers.

Gibbs stated:

“I think it’s just a different style of racing. I think the racing is a little harder in Xfinity. In Cup, it’s a little bit more respectful, I think. The Cup guys are a lot more mature, a lot more talented.”

He continued:

“But I also think the Cup guys look more at the bigger picture. I think looking at the bigger picture is very important and that’s something I’ve learned and will keep learning the longer I’m in the series.”

Ty Gibbs completed P22 in the just lately concluded Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.