Jimmie Johnson Leads NASCAR Family’s Embracing Arms of Support Around Ty Gibbs After His Tear-Jerking Tribute to Late-Father Coy

With how the general reaction and sentiment towards Ty Gibbs has shaped up over the course of last season and then instantly shifted despite of what it was, that goes to show, simply how NASCAR is like one big family.

Over the years, whenever a tragedy has struck a driver, a team member, or anyone inside the sport, they’ve received enormous and unconditional support from everyone inside the sport.

The most recent example of this is Ty Gibbs, and the reaction he has got, and is continuously getting for the tragic loss of his father Coy, who passed away under extremely cruel circumstances.

Recently, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver shared a heart-melting tribute to his late father, a very particular moment of jubilation between the father and son along with a caption that only incites one word – beautiful.

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Jimmie Johnson, Daniel Suarez, former NBA player wrap arm around Ty Gibbs

Below Ty Gibbs’ tribute to his father were testaments to the strength which lies not just within NASCAR, but the strength that stretches far and beyond professions, the strength of empathy and compassion.

Daniel Suarez, the Trackhouse Racing driver, wrote for Gibbs, “Proud of you little amigo. 🙏🏼”, while seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson simply replied with a heart. 

Truck Series driver Zane Smith also mirrored Johnson’s reaction as he too, simply left a heart emoticon.

Jeffrey Earnhardt also supported the young driver as he wrote, “🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼” while former NBA player Stephen Jackson replied, “Much love lil bro. U making him proud.”

“Rest Easy Pops.”

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