NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell reveals who is a tougher team boss between Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs. Bell is in his first full Cup Series season and drives the No. 95 Toyota Camry for Leavine Family Racing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leavine_Family_Racing]. Bell was talking to Fox Sports’ Alan Cavanna in a recent interview after the Bristol race. During the ‘How A-list are you’ segment of the interview, Bell was asked “Between Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs, who is a tougher boss to work with.” Bill replied, “Kyle Busch. Just don’t tell the coach though”. Alan posted a short clip of the interview on his Twitter. He writes, “Who was the better boss: Kyle Busch or Joe Gibbs @CBellRacing [https://twitter.com/CBellRacing] answered the fun questions on this week’s edition of ‘The A-List'” BELL WON THE CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES WITH KYLE BUSCH MOTORSPORTS Bell started driving for the Kyle Busch racing team in the camping series in 2015. He made his debut in Iowa and finished an impressive race at the fifth spot. He ran a couple of races for the team and finished the season at the 27th spot. In 2016, he had his first full season with Kyle Busch Motorsports and finished the season in the 3rd spot. After that, the next year, he won the championship. His final appearance for the team was in 2018 at Bristol. BELL HAD HIS FIRST FULL NASCAR XFINITY SEASON WITH JOE GIBBS RACING In 2017, he had his Xfinity debut. In his Xfinity debut, Bell got an impressive 4th-place finish despite being spun out early in the race by Ryan Reed. During his second start at Iowa, Bell won the pole and looked to be on track for his 1st career win. However, he was caught up in a multi-car crash and lost his lead. After that, he joined Joe Gibbs Racing to drive the No. 18 of at Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of a seven-race schedule. In 2018, Bell moved to the Xfinity Series full-time to drive the No. 20 car for Joe Gibbs Racing. In his first full season with the team, he partnered Noah Gregson and finished the championship in fourth place. Shares a Hilarious Mid-Race Moment [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-i-have-no-idea-who-im-talking-to-noah-gregson-and-kyle-busch-shares-a-hilarious-mid-race-moment/] 

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<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Net Worth 2023 (Update)</strong></h2>
Without a doubt, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joe-gibbs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Gibbs</a> is one of the household names in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASCAR Cup Series</a>. He's most popularly known for owning Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR racing arena. However, it is not the only sport he's well-versed in. Before joining NASCAR as an owner, Gibbs was the head coach of the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/washington-commanders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Redskins</a> in the National Football League (NFL).

In fact, he is regarded as one of the finest coaches in NFL history. Coming back to NASCAR, Gibbs has enjoyed a stellar spell as an owner, having been in the sport for over 30 years now. As reported by CelebrityNetWorth, the 82-year-old has a net worth of around $60 million.

Gibbs last earned a salary when he coached the Redskins in 2004. Back then, he signed a five-year contract worth $28.5 million, becoming the highest-paid NFL coach then. Since officially retiring from the coaching world in 2007, he has made the majority of his income through Joe Gibbs Racing and his other business ventures.

Interestingly, Gibbs has been twice the co-author of the books, "Joe Gibbs: Fourth and One" and "Racing to Win". However, in 2009, he wrote a book "Game Plan for Life" focusing on his life in football and also on his life outside of sports.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Early Life </strong></h2>
The veteran coach was born on 25 November 1940 in Mocksville, North Carolina. In his boyhood days, since his family kept moving, Gibbs enjoyed hunting, basketball, and football in Mocksville, Asheville, and Sand Hill. However, it was in California, that he attended Santa Fe Springs High School and later on in Cerritos Junior College in Norwalk, California.

[caption id="attachment_1745514" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1745514" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1029879028h.jpg" alt="Joe Gibbs" width="1920" height="1280" /> DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 14: Joe Gibbs looks on during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Goodyear 400 on May 14, 2023, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 14 NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2305142414[/caption]

In 1961, he enrolled at California State University in San Diego. After earning his degree in physical education in 1964, he completed his M.S. degree in 1966. Interestingly, he also served as a graduate assistant where he coached the offensive line under the guidance of coach Don Coryell from 1964 to 1966.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs's family and personal life</strong></h2>
Joe Gibbs is one of the two children born to parents Jackson C. Gibbs and Winnie Gibbs. Jackson Gibbs served in multiple capacities as an officer of the peace, including the sheriff's deputy before the entire family shifted to Santa Fe Springs. From there on, he worked in a bank. As far as Joe Gibbs' mother is concerned, she worked for a telephone company.

While not much information is available, it is only known that Gibbs has a brother named Jim. The JGR owner is married to his wife, Pat Escobar Gibbs for over 50 years now. Interestingly, Pat has Mexican American ancestry and as of 2023, she's 73 years old.

https://twitter.com/NASCARonTSN/status/1589366332218544128?s=20

Joe and Pat Gibbs had two sons named Coy and J.D. Gibbs. J.D. and his wife Melissa have four sons Jason, Jackson, Miller, and Taylor. On the other hand, Coy and his wife have three sons Jet, Ty, and Case, and a daughter in Elle. Unfortunately, Joe and Pat have lost both their sons.

J.D. lost his life on January 11, 2019, after fighting a long battle with a neurological brain disease. However, the case with Coy was different as he passed away in his sleep at the age of 49 in November 2022. It is unfortunate how <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-fans-claim-to-have-never-seen-kyle-busch-cry-like-that-as-his-no-bullsht-jgr-hero-passes-away-in-his-sleep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coy's death</a> occurred on the night his son Ty won the 2022 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASCAR Xfinity Series</a> championship.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs's NASCAR career</strong></h2>
Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs made his name while being the head coach of the Washington Redskins. However, when he decided to retire in 1992, he was set for his new career in managing Joe Gibbs Racing. Interestingly, he purchased the team in 1991 as it became a part of the NASCAR Winston Cup racing from the 1992 season.

Interestingly, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-jarrett/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dale Jarrett</a> was the first driver for Gibbs' team. Fast forward to 1999 and the legendary coach was instigated by multiple groups to buy the Washington Redskins. However, Gibbs then declined the offer as he couldn't foresee any role under the ownership of Daniel M. Snyder.

While this didn't work out, Gibbs went ahead to purchase a five percent share in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/atlanta-falcons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Falcons</a> in 2002. The Atlanta franchise worth $27 million then saw Gibbs become one of the three minority partners. Despite making this purchase, the veteran coach had a clear message for the Redskins faithful.

Speaking to Washington Post, he said, <em>"I still love Washington and the Redskins, and I will always love them. I just want the people there to know that." </em>The deal saw Gibbs become partners with Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot. Gibbs and Blank got acquainted through NASCAR as the latter was one of JGR's sponsors.

https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/561901871237824512?s=20

Interestingly, Gibbs did return to the Redskins in 2004, coming out of his retirement. He suffered a 6-10 defeat then, the worst of his career. While coming back looked like a bad call, his team ended the season on a high note with an impressive 21-18 victory over Minnesota.

With over 30 years in the NASCAR Cup Series, Joe Gibbs is still keenly involved in the sport. In fact, he is more often than not seen at the races, dedicating his utmost self to supporting his team.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Stats and Championships</strong></h2>
Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs had a stunning as a coach in the NFL. Not many know but he worked pretty hard to earn the head coach job for the Washington Redskins in 1981. Prior to that, he was a college and pro football assistant for 15 seasons.

In his two spells with the Redskins, Gibbs managed 248 games with a win percentage of 62.1% in the regular season. While 154 wins in the regular season looked impressive, his performance in the playoffs wasn't bad either. In 24 playoff games, he managed to win 17 of them.

As far as the NASCAR Cup Series is concerned, Joe Gibbs Racing has to date participated in 2935 races and won 203. Safe to say, with 868 top-five and 1436 top-ten finishes, Gibbs's team has become a powerhouse in the competition as they continue to compete strongly for the title every year. His team's performance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series has been decent enough with 197 wins from 2010 races over a span of 27 years.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Endorsements </strong></h2>
Over the years, Joe Gibbs Racing has only got stronger and has attracted a number of sponsors. Some of the big endorsers in FedEx, Interstate Batteries, Bass Pro Shops, DeWalt, Shingrix, Monster Energy, Auto-Owners Insurance, Rheem, SportClips Haircuts, Coca-Cola, Reser's Fine Foods, Ruud, DN Solutions, Strategic Education Inc, Acumatica, and many others.

Having won 203 races and five Cup Series titles, Joe Gibbs Racing's team value was last estimated to be around $230 million in February 2020 as per Forbes. Although there is no specific current figure available, surely JGR must have progressed well in this regard.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Awards and Achievements</strong></h2>
There is no question how Joe Gibbs remains one of the most reputed coaches in NFL history. With four NFC Championships and three Super Bowl titles to his name, not many could boast of such an achievement. In fact, he remains the only coach so far to have won Super Bowls using three different starting quarterbacks.

Gibbs was twice named the NFL Coach of the Year, once in 1982 and the other in 1983. For his remarkable achievements in the sport, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Not only that, he was also honored by being named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.

https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1223281162598088709?s=20

What makes Gibbs an incredible leader is how well he has done with his NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing. Under his ownership, the team has flourished immensely and has won the NASCAR Cup Series five times to date. In fact, as an owner, he has also won the NASCAR Xfinity Series four times.

To acknowledge his fabulous achievements in the sport, he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Charity and Foundation</strong></h2>
It is no secret that Joe Gibbs is a religious person and strongly believes in passing on his faith to help others. Keeping this in mind, he started his charity "Youth for Tomorrow" in 1986. The charity focuses on providing children and families with excellent treatment to better their well-being and growth.

In 2007, the YFT raised the "Mommy and Me" program to help pregnant and parenting teens. Seven years later, the charity's academic program got nationally accredited by the Council On Accreditation (COA). Last year, Joe Gibbs became the inaugural inductee into the Youth For Tomorrow Hall of Fame.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs Drivers</strong></h2>
While Joe Gibbs has invested a lot of effort, time, and money in his JGR team, he certainly has assembled a good pack of drivers. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Gibbs has four drivers <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/denny-hamlin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denny Hamlin</a>, Martin Truex Jr, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/christopher-bell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christopher Bell</a>, and grandson Ty Gibbs. The team is a combination of youth and experience with Hamlin and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/martin-truex-jr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Truex Jr</a> there to guide young Bell and Ty Gibbs.

Hamlin and Truex Jr both share an experience of having participated in more than 600 races. Interestingly, other than Ty Gibbs, all three drivers have a win registered in the Cup Series this season. While Joe Gibbs has an impressive team there, his Xfinity Series team isn't too bad either.

[caption id="attachment_1514275" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1514275" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-02-06T044249Z_1445897171_MT1USATODAY19932294_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BUSCH-LIGHT-CLASH.jpg" alt="Denny Hamlin" width="1920" height="1135" /> Feb 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11), driver Kyle Busch (8) and driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the NASCAR Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

2017 Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr's brother Ryan Truex, Sammy Smith, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/john-hunter-nemechek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Hunter Nemechek</a> make the Xfinity Series team for Joe Gibbs Racing. While it is a strong setup, Gibbs will be hoping one of them to make it count this season. With Nemechek leading the competition and Smith currently in the eighth position on the table, surely a title win cannot be written off.
<h2><strong>Joe Gibbs's</strong> <strong>Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
Despite being a popular entity, Joe Gibbs prefers limited appearances and activities on social media. Although he's not frequently seen on Twitter, Gibbs is quite active on Facebook with his posts. Other than that, the JGR owner doesn't have any direct involvement either on Instagram or YouTube. In fact, his online website presence comes either through his NASCAR team or his charity operations.
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<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joegibbsracing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JoeGibbsRacing</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJoeGibbs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoachJoeGibbs</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoachJoeGibbs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoachJoeGibbs</a></td>
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<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.joegibbsracing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JoeGibbsRacing.com</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Joe Jackson Gibbs</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Joe Gibbs</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>November 25, 1940</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Mocksville, North Carolina</td>
</tr>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>82 years</td>
</tr>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>5' 5"/ 168 centimeter</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>70 kg/154 lbs</td>
</tr>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Jackson C Gibbs &amp; Winnie Gibbs</td>
</tr>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Jim Gibbs</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$60 million</td>
</tr>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>Not Applicable</td>
</tr>
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<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Pat Escobar Gibbs, formerly known as Patricia Escobar</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>Jason Dean Gibbs &amp; Coy Gibbs</td>
</tr>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>NASCAR team racing owner</td>
</tr>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Joe Gibbs Racing</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Joe Gibbs

Joe Gibbs Net Worth 2023 (Update) Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs is one of the household names in the NASCAR Cup Series. He&#8217;s most popularly known for owning Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR racing arena. However, it is not the only sport he&#8217;s well-versed in. Before joining NASCAR as an owner, Gibbs was the head coach of the Washington Redskins in the National Football League (NFL). In fact, he is regarded as one of the finest coaches in NFL history. Coming back to NASCAR, Gibbs has enjoyed a stellar spell as an owner, having been in the sport for over 30 years now. As reported by CelebrityNetWorth, the 82-year-old has a net worth of around $60 million. Gibbs last earned a salary when he coached the Redskins in 2004. Back then, he signed a five-year contract worth $28.5 million, becoming the highest-paid NFL coach then. Since officially retiring from the coaching world in 2007, he has made the majority of his income through Joe Gibbs Racing and his other business ventures. Interestingly, Gibbs has been twice the co-author of the books, &#8220;Joe Gibbs: Fourth and One&#8221; and &#8220;Racing to Win&#8221;. However, in 2009, he wrote a book &#8220;Game Plan for Life&#8221; focusing on his life in football and also on his life outside of sports. Joe Gibbs Early Life  The veteran coach was born on 25 November 1940 in Mocksville, North Carolina. In his boyhood days, since his family kept moving, Gibbs enjoyed hunting, basketball, and football in Mocksville, Asheville, and Sand Hill. However, it was in California, that he attended Santa Fe Springs High School and later on in Cerritos Junior College in Norwalk, California. DARLINGTON, SC &#8211; MAY 14: Joe Gibbs looks on during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Goodyear 400 on May 14, 2023, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 14 NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2305142414 In 1961, he enrolled at California State University in San Diego. After earning his degree in physical education in 1964, he completed his M.S. degree in 1966. Interestingly, he also served as a graduate assistant where he coached the offensive line under the guidance of coach Don Coryell from 1964 to 1966. Joe Gibbs&#8217;s family and personal life Joe Gibbs is one of the two children born to parents Jackson C. Gibbs and Winnie Gibbs. Jackson Gibbs served in multiple capacities as an officer of the peace, including the sheriff&#8217;s deputy before the entire family shifted to Santa Fe Springs. From there on, he worked in a bank. As far as Joe Gibbs&#8217; mother is concerned, she worked for a telephone company. While not much information is available, it is only known that Gibbs has a brother named Jim. The JGR owner is married to his wife, Pat Escobar Gibbs for over 50 years now. Interestingly, Pat has Mexican American ancestry and as of 2023, she&#8217;s 73 years old. https://twitter.com/NASCARonTSN/status/1589366332218544128?s=20 Joe and Pat Gibbs had two sons named Coy and J.D. Gibbs. J.D. and his wife Melissa have four sons Jason, Jackson, Miller, and Taylor. On the other hand, Coy and his wife have three sons Jet, Ty, and Case, and a daughter in Elle. Unfortunately, Joe and Pat have lost both their sons. J.D. lost his life on January 11, 2019, after fighting a long battle with a neurological brain disease. However, the case with Coy was different as he passed away in his sleep at the age of 49 in November 2022. It is unfortunate how Coy&#8217;s death occurred on the night his son Ty won the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship. Joe Gibbs&#8217;s NASCAR career Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs made his name while being the head coach of the Washington Redskins. However, when he decided to retire in 1992, he was set for his new career in managing Joe Gibbs Racing. Interestingly, he purchased the team in 1991 as it became a part of the NASCAR Winston Cup racing from the 1992 season. Interestingly, Dale Jarrett was the first driver for Gibbs&#8217; team. Fast forward to 1999 and the legendary coach was instigated by multiple groups to buy the Washington Redskins. However, Gibbs then declined the offer as he couldn&#8217;t foresee any role under the ownership of Daniel M. Snyder. While this didn&#8217;t work out, Gibbs went ahead to purchase a five percent share in the Atlanta Falcons in 2002. The Atlanta franchise worth $27 million then saw Gibbs become one of the three minority partners. Despite making this purchase, the veteran coach had a clear message for the Redskins faithful. Speaking to Washington Post, he said, &#8220;I still love Washington and the Redskins, and I will always love them. I just want the people there to know that.&#8221; The deal saw Gibbs become partners with Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot. Gibbs and Blank got acquainted through NASCAR as the latter was one of JGR&#8217;s sponsors. https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/561901871237824512?s=20 Interestingly, Gibbs did return to the Redskins in 2004, coming out of his retirement. He suffered a 6-10 defeat then, the worst of his career. While coming back looked like a bad call, his team ended the season on a high note with an impressive 21-18 victory over Minnesota. With over 30 years in the NASCAR Cup Series, Joe Gibbs is still keenly involved in the sport. In fact, he is more often than not seen at the races, dedicating his utmost self to supporting his team. Joe Gibbs Stats and Championships Without a doubt, Joe Gibbs had a stunning as a coach in the NFL. Not many know but he worked pretty hard to earn the head coach job for the Washington Redskins in 1981. Prior to that, he was a college and pro football assistant for 15 seasons. In his two spells with the Redskins, Gibbs managed 248 games with a win percentage of 62.1% in the regular season. While 154 wins in the regular season looked impressive, his performance in the playoffs wasn&#8217;t bad either. In 24 playoff games, he managed to win 17 of them. As far as the NASCAR Cup Series is concerned, Joe Gibbs Racing has to date participated in 2935 races and won 203. Safe to say, with 868 top-five and 1436 top-ten finishes, Gibbs&#8217;s team has become a powerhouse in the competition as they continue to compete strongly for the title every year. His team&#8217;s performance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series has been decent enough with 197 wins from 2010 races over a span of 27 years. Joe Gibbs Endorsements  Over the years, Joe Gibbs Racing has only got stronger and has attracted a number of sponsors. Some of the big endorsers in FedEx, Interstate Batteries, Bass Pro Shops, DeWalt, Shingrix, Monster Energy, Auto-Owners Insurance, Rheem, SportClips Haircuts, Coca-Cola, Reser&#8217;s Fine Foods, Ruud, DN Solutions, Strategic Education Inc, Acumatica, and many others. Having won 203 races and five Cup Series titles, Joe Gibbs Racing&#8217;s team value was last estimated to be around $230 million in February 2020 as per Forbes. Although there is no specific current figure available, surely JGR must have progressed well in this regard. Joe Gibbs Awards and Achievements There is no question how Joe Gibbs remains one of the most reputed coaches in NFL history. With four NFC Championships and three Super Bowl titles to his name, not many could boast of such an achievement. In fact, he remains the only coach so far to have won Super Bowls using three different starting quarterbacks. Gibbs was twice named the NFL Coach of the Year, once in 1982 and the other in 1983. For his remarkable achievements in the sport, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Not only that, he was also honored by being named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team. https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1223281162598088709?s=20 What makes Gibbs an incredible leader is how well he has done with his NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing. Under his ownership, the team has flourished immensely and has won the NASCAR Cup Series five times to date. In fact, as an owner, he has also won the NASCAR Xfinity Series four times. To acknowledge his fabulous achievements in the sport, he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020. Joe Gibbs Charity and Foundation It is no secret that Joe Gibbs is a religious person and strongly believes in passing on his faith to help others. Keeping this in mind, he started his charity &#8220;Youth for Tomorrow&#8221; in 1986. The charity focuses on providing children and families with excellent treatment to better their well-being and growth. In 2007, the YFT raised the &#8220;Mommy and Me&#8221; program to help pregnant and parenting teens. Seven years later, the charity&#8217;s academic program got nationally accredited by the Council On Accreditation (COA). Last year, Joe Gibbs became the inaugural inductee into the Youth For Tomorrow Hall of Fame. Joe Gibbs Drivers While Joe Gibbs has invested a lot of effort, time, and money in his JGR team, he certainly has assembled a good pack of drivers. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Gibbs has four drivers Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr, Christopher Bell, and grandson Ty Gibbs. The team is a combination of youth and experience with Hamlin and Truex Jr there to guide young Bell and Ty Gibbs. Hamlin and Truex Jr both share an experience of having participated in more than 600 races. Interestingly, other than Ty Gibbs, all three drivers have a win registered in the Cup Series this season. While Joe Gibbs has an impressive team there, his Xfinity Series team isn&#8217;t too bad either. Feb 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11), driver Kyle Busch (8) and driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the NASCAR Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports 2017 Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr&#8217;s brother Ryan Truex, Sammy Smith, and John Hunter Nemechek make the Xfinity Series team for Joe Gibbs Racing. While it is a strong setup, Gibbs will be hoping one of them to make it count this season. With Nemechek leading the competition and Smith currently in the eighth position on the table, surely a title win cannot be written off. Joe Gibbs&#8217;s Social Media Accounts Despite being a popular entity, Joe Gibbs prefers limited appearances and activities on social media. Although he&#8217;s not frequently seen on Twitter, Gibbs is quite active on Facebook with his posts. Other than that, the JGR owner doesn&#8217;t have any direct involvement either on Instagram or YouTube. In fact, his online website presence comes either through his NASCAR team or his charity operations.  Instagram JoeGibbsRacing  Twitter CoachJoeGibbs  Facebook CoachJoeGibbs  Website JoeGibbsRacing.com  &nbsp;  Full Name Joe Jackson Gibbs  Popular Name Joe Gibbs  Birth Date November 25, 1940  Birth Place Mocksville, North Carolina  Age 82 years  Height 5&#8242; 5&#8243;/ 168 centimeter  Weight 70 kg/154 lbs  Parents Jackson C Gibbs &amp; Winnie Gibbs  Siblings Jim Gibbs  Nationality American  Ethnicity White  Net Worth $60 million  Salary Not Applicable  Spouse Pat Escobar Gibbs, formerly known as Patricia Escobar  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Jason Dean Gibbs &amp; Coy Gibbs  Profession NASCAR team racing owner  Team Joe Gibbs Racing  &nbsp;

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Who is Kyle Busch? If there was anyone to personify the word â€˜consistencyâ€™ in the present era of NASCAR, it would be Kyle Busch. When he first came into the Cup Series, Busch was arguably a brash and aggressive driver. He did not shy away from saying or doing what he felt like and that earned him the â€˜Rowdyâ€™ nickname. You can love it or hate it but his approach to racing led him to win 2 Cup Series championships. Now, he has toned down a lot but despite being one of the older drivers, the hunger is still very much alive. He currently drives the #8 car for Richard Childress Racing. TALLADEGA, ALABAMA &#8211; OCTOBER 02: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 02, 2022 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Kyle Buschâ€™s family Rowdy was born on May 2, 1985, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Tom and Gaye Busch. His first motor racing experience came at the age of six with go-karts. Reports suggest that Kyle Busch was not tall enough to reach the throttle in his first race around the street near his home. His father controlled the pedal while Rowdy drove as per reports. Busch also worked in his familyâ€™s garage and worked as a crew chief for his only sibling (2004 Cup Series champion and 2017 Daytona 500 winner) Kurt Busch at the age of 10 in dwarf car racing. Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch | Credits: Imago Kyle Busch&#8217;s Wife and ChildrenÂ  Rowdy has been in a long and successful marriage to Samantha Busch for 14 years now. The couple got married on December 31, 2010. They met in 2007 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At the time, Samantha was a student at Purdue University and apparently, Kyle was too shy to ask her out first time. Well, good that he mustered up the courage to eventually do so otherwise we wouldâ€™ve been robbed of one of the most wholesome NASCAR couples. Kyle and Samantha have two kids, Brexton Locke Busch and Lennix Key Busch. Brexton is the older of the two and is following his fatherâ€™s footsteps. In fact, he seems to have gotten Rowdyâ€™s talents as he has already made a big impact in the junior racing community. The couple love their kids to death but they faced a lot of issues while conceiving, especially with Lennix. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS &#8211; SEPTEMBER 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Toyota, spends time with his wife Samantha and daughter Lennix Key on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 11, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) In 2018, Kyle and Samantha were supposed to welcome their second child to the world. At the time Brexton was just over 3 years old. However, their dreams were shattered and on November 30 of that year, Samantha shared the news of suffering a miscarriage. The couple had been struggling with infertility for the longest time and had turned to IVF to conceive. When it did not work out in 2018, they decided that a surrogate would be a better option. So, in 2022, when Lennix Key Busch was born, they were absolutely overjoyed. Kyle Busch Net Worth 2024Â  Throughout his career, Kyle Busch has earned several accolades. Winning championships and races come to him naturally. When one keeps on winning, they get richer and itâ€™s safe to say that Rowdy is one of the wealthiest drivers in NASCAR today. According to several sources, the 2-time Cup Series champion has an estimated net worth of a whopping $80 million. As per zacjohnson.com, Busch makes roughly $16-19 million annually. Being one of the most popular NASCAR drivers today, Rowdy has no trouble pulling sponsors. The former Cup Series champion recently extended deals with Cheddarâ€™s Scratch Kitchen and Lucas Oil. His current list of partners also include Lenovo, 3CHI, Alsco, Bet MGM, and more. Apart from racing, these partnerships are a big part of Rowdyâ€™s earnings. Him being a team owner for quite a long time also contributes to that. Kyle Busch Career Timeline Though Kyle Busch has been familiar with race tracks from the young age of six having driven in go-karts, the racer began his professional racing career after his 13th birthday, in 1998 with legends car racing. And in a short while, he made his presence known by racking up two track championships at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring short-track. Soon he moved to late model racing where he ten races during the 2001 season. And soon enough, NASCAR came calling. At the young age of 16, Busch made his Craftsman Truck Series debut at the Indianapolis Raceway Park for Roush Racing after replacing truck series driver Nathan Haseleu, and secured a P9. Not bad for a debut race! The driver made his full-time Cup Series debut in 2005 for Hendrick Motorsports and secured nine Top-5s, in addition to two victories at California Speedway and Phoenix International Raceway. Kyle Busch Partnerships and Endorsements While sponsorship woes might have marked an end to his time at Joe Gibbs Racing, his new team, Richard Childress Racing has backed him pretty well on that front. The No. 8 car of Kyle Busch enjoys an extended partnership with multiple brands like US restaurant chain brand Cheddar&#8217;s Scratch Kitchen, hemp-derived product manufacturer 3CHI, rental company Alsco, sports betting company BetMGM and consumer electronics company Lenovo. Apart from that Lucas Oil also signed as a multi-race primary sponsor, Rebel Bourbon came onboard as new anchor partner for the 2024 season, Zone Nicotine Pouches joined in alongside Global Industrial who will sponsor Busch for select races in 2024. Feb 19, 2023; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) during driver introductions before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Busch Investments Apart from being a motorsports athlete, Kyle Busch is an entrepreneur. There are several ventures that he has started or partnered with so far in his life, one of them being Rowdy Nation. Fans can get an official Kyle Busch fan membership and exclusive merchandise from the platform. He also got a return on his investment through one of his properties in 2023. Rowdy sold his North Carolina house. The home was 15,000 sq feet and was built on 1.4 acres of land near Lake Norman, with a side of the house facing the water body. It was listed for $13 Million and the real estate agent was Heather Gibbs, daughter-in-law of NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs and NASCAR racer Ty Gibbs&#8217; mother.Â  Kyle Busch NASCAR Career Stats To say that Kyle Busch has had an iconic career wouldn&#8217;t be an understatement. In his illustrious career, the driver has won 63 of 679 races in the NASCAR Cup Series. Apart from that, he also has 373 Top-10s and 33 poles. In NASCAR&#8217;s second tier division, the Xfinity Series, the driver has 102 victories from 366 races, along with 70 pole positions and 266 Top-10s. In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Busch has 65 wins in 170 races, 138 Top-10s and 23 poles. In NASCAR&#8217;s top division, the driver has an average start and average finish of 12.2 and 13.81, respectively. Kyle Busch Records If you thought Kyle Busch&#8217;s list of accolades end here, you were sorely mistaken. The #8 driver is the first in NASCAR Cup Series history to win on every track competed. He was also the first driver to win one race in each of NASCAR&#8217;s three divisions in one weekend. Apart from that, the driver held on to his superiority by winning at least one race in the NASCAR Cup Series for 19 consecutive seasons. He also tops the list for the most wins in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with 64 victories to his name. His most recent win came in February 2024, when he won the Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) talks to the press during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Busch Major Achievements and Awards Kyle Busch has won several honors in his career and it would take anyone far too long to list all of them. So here are some of his most notable ones. Rowdy is a 2-time Cup Series champion and a 1-time Xfinity Series champion. He has won the Brickyard 400 twice, the Southern 500 once, the Coca-Cola 600 once, and the All-Star race once. The NASCAR legend has made his mark in other competitions as well, winning the Snowball Derby on two different occasions. He also holds the record for the most wins by a driver in the Xfinity and Truck Series. Apart from that, he was also inducted into NASCAR&#8217;s 75 Greatest Drivers list in 2023. Charity and Foundation Kyle Busch, along with his wife, chairs The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy fund. According to its official website, â€œThe Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund is dedicated to advocating for infertility education and awareness and removing financial barriers by granting monetary awards to couples who require fertility treatments to have their own bundle of joy.â€ The statistics on the charityâ€™s website suggest that they have awarded 116 grants and generated $1,509,880. They have also facilitated the birth of 83 babies so far. Itâ€™s safe to say that the couple did not want anyone to suffer as much as they did in order to conceive and have helped several families as a result. Kyle Busch Motorsports Kyle Busch dabbled into the ownership line in NASCAR not too long after making his debut in the Cup Series. Kyle Busch Motorsports was founded in the year 2010 and they have been quite successful in the NASCAR Truck Series with two championships. The team had also won the ARCA East Series. KBM has been a venture that was close to Rowdyâ€™s heart but he took the tough decision to sell it in 2023, with Spire Motorsports being the buyer. Although the fee for the sale was not immediately made public, Charlotte Business Journal reported it to be close to $14.5 million. Kyle Busch and Alex Bowman rivalry Itâ€™s safe to say that Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch are not the best of friends. They have not always raced each other very clean and after one race, Rowdy lost his cool with the Hendrick Motorsports driver. It was the 2022 race in Las Vegas, and Busch was in prime position to win the Cup Series race. However, a late crash involving Erik Jones and Bubba Wallace brought out the caution with less than 2 laps to go. As a result, Alex Bowman was able to get on fresh tires and snatch the win away from the then-Joe Gibbs Racing driver. On the team radio after the race, Rowdy expressed his feelings towards Bowman and it was not pretty. â€œSame f****** guy who backs into every f****** win that he ever f****** gets, backs into another f****** win,â€ he said. Kyle Busch and Joey Logano rivalry Another driver that Kyle Busch might not have too great of a relationship with is Joey Logano. The two drivers are infamous for causing a bloody fistfight in Las Vegas in 2017. As the race progressed, Logano was racing quite hard and while in close quarters with Rowdy, he turned the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing car. What ensued on the pit road after this was chaos. Rowdy confronted Logano and threw a vicious punch that seemed to somewhat catch the driver of the #22. The two drivers were then surrounded by people trying to separate them as they fought each other. In the end, Busch seemed to come off it worse with a cut on his forehead. It was one of the few times Busch went full &#8216;rowdy&#8217;. SONOMA, CA &#8211; JUNE 24: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 The Home Depot Toyota, speaks with Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Pretzel Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway on June 24, 2011 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Kyle Busch ControversiesÂ  Rowdy got himself into trouble with the Mexican authorities in January of 2023 as he breached the countryâ€™s gun laws. According to the Associated Press, Kyle Busch was detained at a Mexican airport after authorities discovered a handgun and ammunition in his luggage. Initially, he was sentenced to prison for 3-and-a-half years and was ordered to pay a fine of $1,000. However, he was allowed to leave Mexico after paying a bond.Â  He got into trouble with the authorities in 2011 at home. Busch was cited for speeding 128 mph in a 45 mph speed limit zone. The incident took place near Troutman, North Carolina, on May 24. Kyle Busch and M&amp;M&#8217;S One of Rowdyâ€™s oldest sponsors was M&amp;M&#8217;S. Busch was with the company for 15 years before they decided to drop him. This led Rowdy to switch teams and move from Joe Gibbs Racing to Richard Childress Racing in 2023. However, with the M&amp;M on his carâ€™s hood, Busch has seen some of the best moments of his career, including his 2 Cup wins and countless race victories. Oct 16, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Busch in Popular Media Kyle Busch has a documentary film about his life called â€˜Rowdyâ€™ which was released in 2022. He is a part of several NASCAR video games and has appeared in TV series and movies as well. He cameoed as a state trooper in the 2017 film Logan Lucky. He even won the WWE 24/7 championship after appearing on an episode of Monday Night RAW. Kyle Busch Social Media Rowdy is fairly active on all of his social media handles. Given his activity, he seems more like a Twitter user.  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KyleBusch  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rowdybusch/  Twitter https://twitter.com/KyleBusch  &nbsp;  Full Name Kyle Busch  Popular Name Rowdy  Birth Place Las Vegas,Â Nevada, U.S  Birth Date May 2, 1985  Height 6Â ft 1Â in  Weight (in pounds) 185Â lb  Parents Tom and Gaye Busch  Siblings Kurt Busch  Nationality American  Ethnicity Caucasian  Net Worth $80 million  Salary $16-19 million  Relationship/ Spouse Married to Samantha Busch  Children Brexton Locke Busch, Lennix Key Busch  Profession Race car driver  Team Richard Childress Racing

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