Ty Gibbs, driver of Joe Gibbs Racing, has expressed his opinion about the role of digital mirrors within NASCAR. Coming after a standout victory at Iowa Speedway, Gibbs has shown openness to the idea of returning to a more traditional mirror system during a recent interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr..
Gibbs commented that digital mirrors may have reached an excessive point. In his words, ‘if you removed the digital cameras from the car, I would see a group of drivers who probably would not be competing anymore in the Cup Series.’ This comment was made in a humorous tone, reflecting his opinion on the drivers’ dependence on these technologies.
After Earnhardt Jr. suggested a return to the mirrors of past times, Gibbs stated that he would be completely in favor of this idea. Additionally, he added that the absence of these mirrors could improve the races, as drivers could not simply look at the screens to adjust their maneuvers.
In a revealing anecdote, Gibbs explained that once, during a race on a road course, his communication via radio was cut off, and he had to rely on his mirror to manage the competition without external help. Despite the advantages that digital mirrors offer, he acknowledges that they may have been too effective, contributing to an excessive dependence on technology.
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