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NASCAR Clears Ty Gibbs in Sonoma Pit Road Incident

Officials ruled Gibbs’ entry fell inside the orange lines rule with no reprimand issued

Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Delta Ford, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 SAIA LTL Freight Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on July 13, 2025 in Sonoma, California.
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Overview

  • Gibbs’ No. 54 car clipped RFK Racing tire carrier Telvin McClurkin as he cut through the adjacent stall, twisting McClurkin’s wrist
  • An angry McClurkin confronted Joe Gibbs Racing crew members and a scuffle broke out before NASCAR officials intervened
  • NASCAR reviewed race footage, cited its pit stall protocol allowing passage through up to three boxes, and found no rule breach
  • Gibbs maintained he held right of way as the lead car under the marked orange lines when entering his pit box
  • Social media erupted with calls for suspension, highlighting fan concerns over pit road safety and rule consistency