Ty Gibbs takes command of Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 54 Xfinity team as Taylor Gray joins the ranks.

With the 2024 NASCAR season coming to a close, teams are already setting the stage for 2025, and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is making bold moves to prepare for the future. One of the most significant developments is the announcement that Ty Gibbs, 2022 Xfinity Series champion and current JGR No. 54 Cup driver, will take ownership of the No. 54 Xfinity team. This marks a historic shift in the team’s legacy, as ownership passes to the third generation of the Gibbs family.

The announcement also revealed that 19-year-old rising star Taylor Gray has been signed as the driver of the No. 54 Toyota GR Supra for the 2025 season. Gray, a talent on the rise, is ready to make his mark in the Xfinity Series with JGR, a team that has a long history of developing championship-caliber drivers.

For Ty Gibbs, grandson of Hall of Fame NFL coach and JGR founder Joe Gibbs, this new role represents a major milestone. Ty expressed his excitement about taking on this responsibility in a recent Instagram post, even before JGR officially confirmed the news. His message highlighted the importance of the moment, both for him as a new owner and for Gray as a new driver.

“First year as owner of the 54☝️First year as a driver of the 54✅… Excited for @taylorgray17_,” Gibbs shared on his Instagram Story, congratulating Gray ahead of his full-time Xfinity debut.

Gray, who has shown promise in his limited Xfinity outings this season, is eager to seize this championship opportunity. He expressed gratitude for the chance to work with the JGR team and praised crew chief Tyler Allen for helping him build good momentum heading into the 2025 season.

“I am very grateful for this opportunity. I feel like I’ve learned a lot in the races I’ve done this year and we can build on that next season. Being able to work with Tyler [Allen] and these guys for a few races it was a great starting point for next season and to get that chemistry going, so I’m really excited about what we can do racing together full time,” Gray said.

The move is significant not only for Gibbs and Gray, but also for the future of JGR and Toyota. With experienced drivers like Denny Hamlin nearing retirement, Gray is seen as a potential cornerstone for the team’s future. Its performance in the 2025 season, under the management of Ty Gibbs, will be closely watched as both the young driver and young team owner aim to make their mark on the Xfinity Series.

This transition signals JGR’s continued commitment to developing young talent and maintaining its competitive edge in NASCAR. As Taylor Gray steps aboard the No. 54 car and Ty Gibbs takes command as team owner, the 2025 season is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for the future of Joe Gibbs Racing.