Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_12001616_4 (status VARCHAR, entrant VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the status of joe gibbs racing?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT status FROM table_12001616_4 WHERE entrant = "Joe Gibbs Racing"