It was reported on Sunday (Nov. 6) that Ty Gibbs will not drive 23XI Racing’s No. 23 Toyota Camry at Phoenix Raceway due to a family emergency.
Ty Gibbs not racing today because of a family emergency. TBD who will race the car.
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) November 6, 2022
Gibbs won the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Phoenix race and 2022 championship on Saturday (Nov. 5), and has filled in for the injured Kurt Busch in 23XI Racing’s No. 45-turned-23 entry since Pocono Raceway, having made 15 NASCAR Cup Series starts thus far. His best result came at Michigan International Speedway, where he finished 10th.
Daniel Hemric, who has made eight Cup starts with Kaulig Racing in 2022, will fill in for Gibbs.
23XI driver update for today at @phoenixraceway. #TeamToyota pic.twitter.com/N8XAPfAq02
— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) November 6, 2022
This is a breaking story and will be updated with any further information.
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His father passed away from injuries sustained in vehicle accident
Was his son driving?
Nascar just announced that he died in his sleep last night. 😥🙏
It’s been reported Ty’s Dad passed away.
Why care how he died?
https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/auto-racing-digest/nascar/coy-gibbs-death-is-yet-another-reason-why-social-media-sucks