Coy Gibbs Cause Of Death: What Happened To Him?

What is Coy Gibbs’s cause of death? Since the death news of Coy Gibbs went public, people have been curious to know the cause of his death.

Coy Gibbs, a co-founder of Joe Gibbs Racing, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of November 5, 2022, according to a statement released by the organization on Sunday. 

Coy Gibbs, a co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, the father of NASCAR driver Ty Gibbs and the son of team founder Joe Gibbs, passed away at the age of 49, according to the racing organization. 

Just minutes before the final NASCAR cup series race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, Joe Gibbs racing issued a statement on Twitter confirming the news. 

‘Coy Gibbs, the co-owner, passed away peacefully yesterday (Saturday) night, Joe Gibbs Racing has confirmed with deep grief. The family requests privacy at this time and appreciates all good wishes,’ the club said on Sunday afternoon.

A tweet from Joe Gibbs Racing claims that the team’s co-owner passed away over the course of the night. 

Coy Gibb passed away hours after his son, Ty Gibbs, won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship race. Coy Gibbs’s cause of death has not been revealed yet. 

On the day of the season’s last race, the news of Coy Gibbs’ passing shook the NASCAR community. Before the race began, there was a moment of silence to honor him. 

After ending his collegiate football career at Stanford University, Coy Gibbs joined his father’s squad. According to NASCAR, Coy and J.D. Gibbs both worked in the front office of Joe Gibbs Racing, and Coy Gibbs also participated in team racing.

Just hours before the race, Daniel Hemric took over the No. 23 car from Ty Gibbs, who had been scheduled to race it on Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. 

His 23XI Racing team cited “a family emergency” as the reason for the change. 

Due to a family situation, Ty Gibbs did not compete in the No. 23 Cup vehicle and was replaced by Daniel Hemric, according to a statement from 23XI Racing.

Coy Gibbs is survived by his wife, Heather, and four children: sons Ty, Case, and Jett; and daughter Elle. He also leaves behind his father. 

Social Media Tributes Were Sent His Way

One of the most successful drivers for Joe Gibbs Racing, Denny Hamlin, tweeted, ‘Today we will do what we don’t want to do, but we will unite as a family and race for the name on our breast.’

In a statement, Jim France, the chairman, and CEO of NASCAR said, ‘We are devastated by the untimely loss of Coy Gibbs. I send my condolences to Joe, Pat, Heather, the Gibbs family, and everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing on the passing of Coy, a genuine friend, and racer, on behalf of the France Family and all of NASCAR.’

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