Ty Gibbs to make Cup Series debut in No. 45 car at Pocono: To fill in for Kurt Busch

 

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    Following the announcement of Kurt Busch missing the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, 23XI Racing has selected Ty Gibbs to pilot the No. 45 Toyota Camry this weekend. The notoriously aggressive driver from the NASCAR Xfinity Series will make his first start at the top level of stock car racing in the "M&M's Fan Appreciation" 400.

Ty Gibbs will be in No. 45 Cup car today. He won't get points since he's Xfinity points driver. Kurt Busch (concussion) doesn't get points. Team gets owner points. Busch has waiver to miss race & remain playoff eligible. Gibbs drops to rear for start (backup car/driver change). https://t.co/jKlTBtPXWF

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 24, 2022

Thus, being his debut race in the NASCAR Cup Series, Gibbs will have a lot to learn as fast as possible, as Busch crash the primary car in qualifying, and the team decided to go with the backup car. One of the biggest things he will have to learn how the NASCAR Cup Series Gen 7 cars handle from the NASCAR Xfinity Series cars. The field is also a whole other game for Gibbs to figure out; how to beat the best of the best.

Gibbs is still a hot topic on the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing car for next year, especially if Kyle Busch does not get the sponsorship he needs. So, if he does well in his debut race, I wouldn't doubt if he gets another shot in the very near future.

 

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