Noah Gragson rips Ty Gibbs ahead of Xfinity Series Championship: ‘He lives in fantasyland’

The NASCAR Xfinity Sequence Championship 4 shall be held on Saturday at Phoenix Worldwide Raceway earlier than the Cup Sequence holds its race the following day, and there’s a lot of stress going into the occasion.

Whereas the inventory automobile world has been focusing its consideration on Ross Chastain’s transfer at Martinsville Speedway to get into the Cup Sequence’ Championship 4, the Xfinity Sequence noticed some controversy of its personal when Ty Gibbs wrecked teammate Brandon Jones and received the race. 

If Gibbs stayed behind Jones, Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) would have had two automobiles within the finale as a substitute of only one. JGR could have one automobile, as a substitute, whereas JR Motorsports could have three.

Noah Gragson, who shall be competing for the championship together with Josh Berry and Justin Allgaier, didn’t mince phrases when speaking about Gibbs to the media on Thursday.

“He doesn’t care. He lives in fantasyland,” Gragson mentioned. “I’ve no clue truthfully what goes by his thoughts. It’s acquired to be badass to dwell within the type of world the place you simply haven’t any actual penalties or something.”

Gragson added, “Simply voicing my opinion, I don’t like him. It’s simply talking what everyone doesn’t need to say, however they really feel it.”

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NASCAR Xfinity Sequence auto racing driver Ty Gibbs speaks through the NASCAR Championship media day, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Phoenix.
(AP Photograph/Matt York)

Gibbs, 20, has been profitable in his younger professional profession. He received his NASCAR debut in 2021 and has 10 wins in 50 begins. He received the ARCA Championship final season and has been doing double responsibility since July because the harm alternative for Kurt Busch. Gibbs is about to race within the Cup occasion on Sunday.

Nevertheless, his aggressive driving has made him an enemy for some on the observe. He drew ire after final week’s occasion when he in contrast himself to Jesus.

“I at all times return to the identical verse, that Jesus was hated first and amongst all of the folks,” he mentioned.

Whereas his grandfather Joe Gibbs mentioned there could be penalties for his actions in opposition to Jones, the motive force seemed to be humbled Thursday.

NASCAR Xfinity Sequence auto racing driver Noah Gragson speaks through the NASCAR Championship media day, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Phoenix. 
(AP Photograph/Matt York)

The Xfinity Sequence Championship Race is about to start out at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday.

The Related Press contributed to this report.