Joe Gibbs Racing, founded in 1992 by NFL Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs, began its NASCAR journey with a commitment to excellence. Initially fielding a single car, the team quickly expanded, securing its first Cup Series championship in 2000 with driver Bobby Labonte. Over the years, JGR became synonymous with success, attracting top-tier drivers like Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, and Denny Hamlin. The team’s transition to Toyota in 2008 marked a new era, culminating in a Cup Series championship in 2015 with Kyle Busch, solidifying JGR’s status as a powerhouse in NASCAR. Yet, its past isn’t all clean.

In 2005, Furniture Row Racing emerged as a modest operation based in Denver, Colorado. In 2018, plans were initially set for Christopher Bell to take over Erik Jones’ seat in the No. 77 car, as Jo

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