Just at the cusp of the championship, a rift is opening up in Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny Hamlin is the focus of the Cup Series title run in his 19th attempt, being the winningest driver of 2025. Even his teammates, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe, are dominant, as all three of them swept the Round of 16 races. However, his fourth teammate, Ty Gibbs, is not only out of the title conversation, but he is also whipping up a storm.

All this is happening while Team Penske is slowly establishing itself. While Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano attained glory at New Hampshire, Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs received criticism. Both had detractors for their actions. But recently, a usually tight-lipped Gibbs scaled up his offense.

Ty Gibbs rubs salt in the wound

On lap 110 of the Mobil 1 301 race, Ty Gibbs

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