After Joe Gibbs Racing announced Sunday (Nov. 6) ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series’ championship race at Phoenix Raceway that the team’s co-owner, Vice President and COO Coy Gibbs, had passed away, an outpouring of condolences and support came flooding in from the NASCAR community.
Coy Gibbs was the son of team owner Joe Gibbs and a former driver in NASCAR’s national touring series.
His nephew Jackson elected to remain the front tire changer for Christopher Bell‘s championship-contending No. 20 team, albeit with a couple pieces of tape on the back and a tribute written on them.
Jackson Gibbs, the nephew of Coy Gibbs, is still changing tires for Christopher Bell today. Here’s his helmet for today’s race: pic.twitter.com/Q6aC0fgwrs
— Clara Goodwin (@ClaraGoodwinTV) November 6, 2022
It is with great sorrow that Joe Gibbs Racing confirms that Coy Gibbs (co-owner) went to be with the Lord in his sleep last night. The family appreciates all the thoughts and prayers and asks for privacy at this time.
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) November 6, 2022
Gibbs had just seen son Ty Gibbs win the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship the night before, taking traditional photos with the trophy afterward.
Hard to fathom that this picture was taken just last night. RIP Coy Gibbs. pic.twitter.com/AHuuoEGqiA
— Davey Segal (@DaveyCenter) November 6, 2022
Prior to the race, the NBC broadcast reacted to Gibbs’ passing with both an in-memoriam graphic and a moment of silence during pre-race ceremonies. Hosts Marty Snider, Kyle Petty, Dale Jarrett and Brad Daugherty all discussed the tragedy on-air while NASCAR chairman Jim France made a statement as well.
The racing world reacts to the unfortunate news of Coy Gibbs’ passing.
Gibbs, father of Ty Gibbs, died at the age of 49. pic.twitter.com/AO3Capy3Io
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) November 6, 2022
A moment of silence in honor of Coy Gibbs is held at Phoenix Raceway. pic.twitter.com/OeXHBMG71O
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) November 6, 2022
#NASCAR Chairman Jim France
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Coy Gibbs. On behalf of the France Family and all of NASCAR, I extend my deepest condolences to Joe, Pat, Heather, the Gibbs family and everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing on the loss of Coy, a true friend and racer”— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) November 6, 2022
JGR drivers were visibly emotional on pit road prior to the race, and the longest-tenured pair at the team, Denny Hamlin…
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