Tyler Gibbs joins 7th annual Race Industry Week speaker line-up

Tyler Gibbs, President, Toyota Racing Development, USA, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, November 30 – December 3, 2026.
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A Westmont College graduate, Gibbs began his career with Cosworth Engineering in 1992. He later earned his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

He is the general manager of TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). Gibbs assumed the role of president, TRD, U.S.A., starting on December 17, 2024, having joined TRD in 1996. He was previously responsible for overseeing competition, engineering, commercial and administration activities at TRD before becoming President in 2024.

As president of TRD, U.S.A., Gibbs is responsible for all TRD operations and activities in North America. These include engine engineering, chassis engineering, manufacturing, administration and operations. He oversees all TRD facilities — the organization’s headquarters and engine operations in Costa Mesa, California, the chassis/team support operation in Salisbury, North Carolina, and the GR Garage and Toyota Performance Center in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Highlights from Gibbs’ career at TRD include supporting Toyota and Lexus teams and drivers to victories in a variety of events, including the Baja 500 and 1000, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the Chili Bowl, 12 Hours of Sebring, the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. In addition, during his tenure Toyota teams and drivers have earned championships in the CART, CORR, Grand-Am, IMSA, Indy Racing League, the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NHRA, and USAC.