Ty Gibbs's Iowa win showcases consistency, drawing praise from Kyle Petty
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Ty Gibbs secured his second career win during the race at Iowa Speedway on August 13. The 23-year-old driver has demonstrated impressive consistency this season, with 10 top-five finishes, second only to points leader Denny Hamlin. Kyle Petty commended Gibbs for his calm demeanor and ability to recover from setbacks during the race, comparing his team's approach to that of Kevin Harvick's crew in previous seasons. With three races remaining before the Chase, Gibbs is positioned second in the standings and remains a strong contender.
- •Gibbs's win at Iowa is his second of the season.
- •He has accumulated 10 top-five finishes this year.
- •Kyle Petty praised Gibbs for his mental attitude and composure.
- •Gibbs's team made strategic tire choices to regain track position.
- •He ranks second in the standings with three races left.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Petty explains what impressed him most about Ty Gibbs’s win at Iowa
- 5:10 PMMotorsport.com — Kyle Petty explains what impressed him most about Ty Gibbs’s win at Iowa
"Sunday's win at Iowa Speedway was just the second of Ty Gibbs's young career, but the work that led up to taking the checkered flag had been building all season. The 23-year-old has put up solid finishes all through the season, with 10 top-fives on the year — only points leader Denny Hamlin has more. While the wins are what garner the most attention on a driver's resume, Kyle Petty ...Keep reading
"After a win at Iowa, Ty Gibbs is starting to look like a real contender for the championship
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:10 PMKyle Petty explains what impressed him most about Ty Gibbs’s win at Iowa
After a win at Iowa, Ty Gibbs is starting to look like a real contender for the championship
- Motorsport.comAug 13, 2026, 5:10 PMKyle Petty explains what impressed him most about Ty Gibbs’s win at Iowa
Sunday's win at Iowa Speedway was just the second of Ty Gibbs's young career, but the work that led up to taking the checkered flag had been building all season. The 23-year-old has put up solid finishes all through the season, with 10 top-fives on the year — only points leader Denny Hamlin has more. While the wins are what garner the most attention on a driver's resume, Kyle Petty ...Keep reading
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
F1•Oct 26, 2026, 11:35 AMFranco Colapinto responds to Jeremy Clarkson’s controversial comment about him
F1•Oct 26, 2026, 11:32 AMAntonelli delivers 'the race of a champion who isn't the champion yet'
F1•Oct 26, 2026, 10:40 AMWho slept worst last night: Lando Norris
MotorsportsF1•Oct 26, 2026, 9:11 AMHigh-speed downhill racing returns to Bainbridge's Jester Hill
F1•Oct 26, 2026, 8:05 AMGeorge Russell shrugs off F1 championship P2 fight after difficult US GP
F1•Oct 26, 2026, 6:57 AMThe two recurring issues that hampered Verstappen and Red Bull again at the US GP