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Introduction
Coy Gibbs is a former NASCAR driver and assistant coach with the Washington Football Team. His father is Joe Gibbs, a five-time NASCAR Cup Series championship-winning owner and Pro Football Hall of Famer. Originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas, Gibbs lives in Cornelius, North Carolina with his wife Heather and their four children, sons Ty, Case, and Jett, and daughter Elle.
Early life
Name | Coy Gibbs |
Net Worth | $5 million |
Occupation | Assistant Coach, Former racing driver |
Height | 1.78m |
Age | 50 years |
Coy Randall Gibbs was born on December 9, 1972 (age 50 years) in Huntersville, North Carolina, United States. He is the son of Joe Gibbs and his wife Pat Gibbs. His father is an auto racing team owner and former National Football League coach.
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Gibbs was a linebacker at Stanford University from 1991 to 1994. He led the team in tackles his senior season. In 2004, after his father was re-hired as the Redskins coach, he joined the team as an Offensive Quality Control assistant, serving in that capacity until 2007.
Career
Coy Gibbs made his NASCAR debut in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2000, sharing the driving duties of the No. 18 Chevrolet with his brother J. D. In 2001, he began racing a full-time schedule, posting two top-five finishes, and then finishing 10th in points the following year.
Gibbs replaced Mike McLaughlin in the Busch Series in 2003, nailing down two top-ten finishes and being named runner-up in the Rookie of the Year race to David Stremme. He retired from racing at the conclusion of the season.
In 2002 Coy Gibbs, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, made slight contact with Richard Childress Racing driver Kevin Harvick in a Truck Series race in Martinsville Speedway. A few laps later on a restart, Harvick made contact resulting in Gibbs spinning around, ending his race-winning hopes.
Coy Gibbs was running 3rd at the time and believed he could have won the race. NASCAR reviewed radio comments by Harvick and parked Harvick for the remainder of the weekend and fined Harvick $35,000 for having intentionally wrecked Gibbs. NASCAR determined that Harvick had violated the probation he was put on a month prior for an altercation with Greg Biffle.
In August 2007, Coy Gibbs announced the formation of Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross (JGRMX) competing in the AMA motocross and supercross championships. The race shop for JGRMX will be less than 1 mile away from the NASCAR Cup Series teams located in Huntersville, North Carolina.
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Coy Gibbs headed up the operation along with help from motocross industry veteran David Evans. The team had riders James Stewart and Davi Milsaps signed to race for the 2012 season.
Wife
Coy Gibbs is married to Heather Gibbs. His wife is a private person and they have four children Case Gibbs, Jet Gibbs, Elle Gibbs, and Ty Gibbs. Their son Ty Gibbs is a professional stock racing driver. Ty competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 54 Toyota Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing. Gibbs was the 2021 ARCA Menards Series champion. He is the grandson of former NFL coach and current NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs.
Coy Gibbs net worth
How much was Coy Gibbs worth? Coy Gibbs net worth was estimated at around $5 million. His main source of income was from his career as a former driver and assistant football coach. Gibbs successful career earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars trips. He was one of the richest and most influential assistant coaches in the United States.