Joe Gibbs Racing

Joe Gibbs Racing

Company type	Private
Industry	Motorsports
Founded	1992
Founder	Joe Gibbs
Headquarters	Huntersville, North Carolina , United States
Area served	United States
Key people	Joe Gibbs (Founder), Dave Alpern (President), Ty Gibbs (Owner), Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (Owner), Arctos Partners (Owner)
Products	NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, ARCA Series racing teams and engines

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is a premier American stock car racing team established in 1992 by Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and businessman Joe Gibbs, with its main base located in Huntersville, North Carolina. The organization boasts an impressive record, having clinched five Cup Series titles, four championships in the Xfinity Series, and one crown in the ARCA Series, underscoring its robust financial health and influential presence within the motorsports sector.

Originally competing with General Motors vehicles, JGR secured three championships utilizing Pontiac and Chevrolet cars prior to their strategic transition to Toyota in 2008. This manufacturer change proved pivotal, culminating in Toyota’s inaugural Premier series championship in 2015 with driver Kyle Busch. Presently, JGR fields four full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series: the No. 11 Toyota Camry piloted by Denny Hamlin and Ryan Truex, No. 19 driven by Chase Briscoe, No. 20 with Christopher Bell behind the wheel, and No. 54 driven by Ty Gibbs. In the Xfinity Series, the team operates four full-season cars: No. 18 Toyota GR Supra for rookie William Sawalich, No. 19 shared among several drivers, No. 20 driven by Brandon Jones, and No. 54 assigned to rookie Taylor Gray.

A core component of JGR’s strategy focuses on nurturing emerging talent, having developed future Cup champions such as Joey Logano and Aric Almirola. The team captured the 2021 ARCA Menards Series championship with Ty Gibbs as well. In addition, JGR initiated a diversity program in collaboration with former NFL athlete Reggie White in 2004, promoting drivers including Almirola, Marc Davis, and Bubba Wallace. This pioneering effort served as a foundation for NASCAR’s broader Drive for Diversity campaign, strengthening JGR’s competitive edge and elevating its stature within the industry.

Leadership at JGR features President Dave Alpern alongside principal owners Joe Gibbs, Ty Gibbs, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), and Arctos Partners. The organization expanded its technical capabilities through a 2021 alliance with 23XI Racing, enhancing its international reach and market penetration. Minority equity sales to HBSE and Arctos Partners in 2023 signify continued business expansion and diversification of investment within JGR’s corporate framework.

History

Established in 1991 by Joe Gibbs, the team rapidly gained prominence in NASCAR under the guidance of key figures such as Executive Vice President Don Meredith and from 1997 onward, team president J. D. Gibbs, Joe’s son. The construction of its Huntersville, North Carolina headquarters began in 1998, supporting growth from a single-car outfit to multiple entries: Tony Stewart’s No. 20 car sponsored by Home Depot debuted in 1999; Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 FedEx-backed car was introduced in 2005 under Coy Gibbs’ ownership; and Carl Edwards joined with the No. 19 car in 2015 after transferring from Roush Racing.

Following three Cup championships and more than seventy NASCAR victories using Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles, JGR made a calculated switch to Toyota in 2008 to access superior resources and competitive advantages not afforded within General Motors’ corporate environment. This transition was driven by business considerations related to perceived disparities in manufacturer support.

In 2012, JGR consolidated its engine operations by partnering with Toyota Racing Development (TRD), streamlining technical functions to enhance both financial outcomes and operational effectiveness. The team continues producing engines for its Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series programs and maintained a technical partnership with Furniture Row Racing until that team ceased operations in 2018.

In June 2023, JGR broadened its investment portfolio by divesting minority shares to Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), led by Josh Harris and David Blitzer. Through this deal, Joe Gibbs became a limited partner within HBSE, reinforcing strategic leadership roles while expanding global motorsport operations.

NASCAR Truck Series

Between 2000 and 2002, Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) entered trucks numbered 20 and 48 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driven by founder Joe Gibbs' sons, Coy and J. D. Gibbs. Coy participated full-time during the 2001 and 2002 seasons, securing 21 top-ten finishes and consistently ending the points standings in 10th place. J. D. competed in eight events over three years but did not achieve any top-ten results.

From 2004 to 2006, JGR-affiliated drivers competed in the Truck Series through a partnership with Chevrolet-backed Morgan-Dollar Motorsports. This effort featured notable racers including Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, J. J. Yeley, Jason Leffler, and Aric Almirola. In 2006, JGR enlisted Spears Motorsports to manage Almirola’s rookie campaign, during which he earned three top-ten finishes and ranked 18th in the final points tally.

From 2010 until 2022, Joe Gibbs Racing supported Truck Series efforts via Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM), owned by Cup Series competitor Kyle Busch. KBM operated with engines constructed by JGR, demonstrating a strategic alliance that enhanced performance capabilities. This collaboration ended following the conclusion of the 2022 season when Busch exited the team.

Car No. 2 history

During the 2004 and 2005 seasons, Joe Gibbs Racing collaborated with Shaver Motorsports to run the No. 2 entry in the ARCA Racing Series for developing drivers. In 2004, Denny Hamlin secured a third-place finish at the Talladega season finale. The following year, J. J. Yeley competed in the Daytona opener as part of his development contract with JGR. Additionally, Aric Almirola took part in the 2005 Talladega finale.

Car No. 2 results

Year	Driver	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	Owners	Pts
2005	J. J. Yeley	2	Chevy	DAY 3
	Denny Hamlin		Pontiac		NSH 36	SLM	KEN	TOL	LAN	MIL	POC	MCH	KAN	KEN	BLN	POC	GTW	LER	NSH	MCH	ISF	TOL	DSF	CHI	SLM
	Aric Almirola		Chevy																							TAL 37

History of Car No. 18

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) debuted the No. 18 vehicle in 1999 with Jason Leffler behind the wheel, achieving a fifth-place finish at Atlanta. The following year, Leffler competed again at Charlotte, where he started second and led a lap before a late-race crash ended his run.

In 2010, JGR planned to enter the No. 18 at Michigan with Max Gresham; however, the team withdrew due to contractual issues. On December 15, 2016, JGR revealed that Riley Herbst would pilot the No. 18 full-time for the 2017 ARCA season. Since Herbst was ineligible for the Daytona opener that year, Matt Tifft drove in his place.

Herbst returned as the full-time driver in 2018. During the 2019 season, Herbst participated in eight races while Ty Gibbs competed in eleven events, securing victories at Gateway and Salem; Todd Gilliland made a single appearance at Pocono. In 2020, Gibbs ran sixteen races, winning six times and finishing fifth in the championship despite missing four contests; Herbst covered the remaining four races. Additionally, Gibbs competed full-time in the ARCA East series, capturing a win at Toledo and finishing second overall.

The 2021 ARCA campaign saw Gibbs dominate with ten wins and seventeen top-three finishes, ultimately earning the championship title. He also claimed victories in standalone ARCA West and East races held at Phoenix and Dover respectively. In 2022, Kyle Busch Motorsports took over fielding the No. 18 car.

The vehicle returned to JGR's roster in 2023 with Connor Mosack driving six events and William Sawalich participating in thirteen. Throughout the 2024 season, driving responsibilities were shared between Sawalich and Tanner Gray; Sawalich recorded three wins alongside seven podium finishes.

Looking ahead to 2025, Max Reaves—whose father Jeremy Reaves co-owns Cook Out and whose grandfather Morris Reaves founded the franchise—will join the No. 18 team on a part-time basis.

Results for Car No. 18

Lucas Oil ||Day ||10 ||Music City ||13 ||Kentuckiana ||6 ||General Tire ||17 ||Menards ||19 ||General Tire ||2 ||AnywhereIsPossible ||5 ||Zomongo ||2 ||Herr's Potato Chips ||13 ||PapaNicholas Coffee ||5 ||Scott ||6 ||Fans With Benefits ||17 ||Sioux Chief PowerPEX ||4 ||ModSpace ||5 ||Allen Crowe ||9 ||Primera Plastics ||9 ||General Tire Grabber ||3 ||Kentuckiana Ford Dealers Fall Classic ||9 ||Shore Lunch ||8 ||Kansas ||4 |- ! style = "text-align: center; background-color: #ffdf9f;" | 3rd !4595 |- ! rowspan = "3" style = "text-align: center; background-color: #f0f0f0; font-weight: bold;" | 2019 |- ! style = "text-align: center; background-color: #ffdf9f;" | Lucas Oil ||Day ||10 |- ! colspan = "2" style = "text-align:center; background-color: #dfdfdf;" | General Tire ||Talladega ||2 |- ! colspan = "3" style = "text-align:center; background-color: #efcfff;" | General Tire ||Charlotte ||19 |- ! colspan = "1" style = "text-align:center; background-color: #dfdfdf;" | AnywhereIsPossible ||Pocono ||2* |- ! colspan = "1" style = "text-align:center; background-color: #efcfff;" | VizCom ||Michigan International Speedway ||12 |- ! colspan = "3" style = "text-align:center; background-color: transparent;"> Bounty ||Chicago ||6 |- ! colspan = "4" style = "text-align:center; background-color: transparent;"> Southern Illinois ||DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack ||6 |- ! colspan = "3" style = "text-align:center; background-color: transparent;"> Kansas ||Kansas Speedway ||16 |- ! style="text-align:center;">16th !1485 |- ! rowspan=1 style=text-align:center;background=#DFFFDF; Ty Gibbs || Pensacola || 2 || Kentuckiana Ford Dealers || 6 || Music City || 2 || Sioux Chief PowerPEX || 2 || Shore Lunch || 8 || Day to Day Coffee || 1 || Menards.com || 2 || Fans With Benefits || 5 || Allen Crowe || 15 || Kentuckiana Ford Dealers Fall Classic|| 1*|| Herr's Potato Chips|| 15*|| -|| -|| 13th|| 2315 |- ! Todd Gilliland colspan=14 - FORTS USA - POC -2* - - - -- -- |- ! rowspan=2 style=text-align:center;background=#FFDF9F; 2020 Riley Herbst|| Lucas Oil|| 7|| -|| General Tire|| 4|| -|| -|| -|| KAN|| 3|| -|| VizCom|| 1|| -|||||||||||||||||||1st||||1411 |- ! rowspan=2 Ty Gibbs - PHO -3* - POC -1* - IRP -15 - KEN -1* - IOW -1* - TOL -2,10* - DRC -2 - GTW -1* - L44 -4 - TOL -3 - BRI -2 - WIN -1* - MEM -1 - ISF -10 - KAN -14 - - - - - 2020 - 13th - 2315 - DAY-4, PHO-1*, TAL-27, KAN-1**, TOL-1*, CLT-1**, MOH-1*, POC-2, ELK-4*, BLN-2*, IOW-1*, WIN-1, GLN-3, MCH-1*, ISF-2, MLW-1**, DSF-2, BRI-1*, SLM-2*, KAN-2* - 2021 - 997 - DAY-2*, KAN-4, CLT-9, POC-2, MCH-3, KAN-1* - 2023 - 1046 - PHO-13*, BLN-1, ELK-2, MOH-2, IOW-2*, IRP-4, GLN-4, ISF-5, MLW-1*, DSF-5, BRI-1, SLM-6, TOL-1* - 2023 - 1046 - TAL7 - 2023 - - DAY24, TAL3, KAN2*, CLT1, MCH3*, KAN1*, KAN1084, PHO1*, DOV17*, IOW2, MOH1, BLN1*, IRP3, SLM1**, ELK1*, ISF1**, MLW1*, DSF2, GLN2, BRI1*, TOL1* 2024- 1084- PHO1, LRP6, DOV21, IRP, IOW, GLN, BRI- 2025- - MCH4- 2025- - BER2, ELK1, ISF, MAD, DSF, SLM, TOL- 2025- -

Year	Driver	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	Owners	Pts
1999	Jason Leffler	18	Pontiac	DAY	ATL	SLM	AND	CLT	MCH	POC	TOL	SBS	BLN	POC	KIL	FRS	FLM	ISF	WIN	DSF	SLM	CLT	TAL	ATL 5	87th	205
2000				DAY	SLM	AND	CLT	KIL	FRS	MCH	POC	TOL	KEN	BLN	POC	WIN	ISF	KEN	DSF	SLM	style="background:#EFCFFF;" | CLT 31	TAL	ATL	124th	100
2017	Matt Tifft		rowspan=18 |Toyota	style="background:#DFFFDF;" | DAY 12	colspan=20|	rowspan=2 |5th	rowspan=2 |4555
	rowspan=3 |Riley Herbst		style="background:#FFDF9F;" | NSH 7	style="background:#DFFFDF;" | SLM 12	style="background:#FFDF9F;" | TAL 8	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | TOL 5	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | ELK 3*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | POC 1*	style="background:#DFFFDF;" | MCH 16	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | MAD 3	style="background:#DFFFDF;" | IOW 12	style="background:#DFFFDF;" | IRP 13	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | POC 2	style="background:#EFCFFF;" | WIN 17	style="background:#EFCFFF;" | ISF 16	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | ROA 2	style="background:#EFCFFF;" | DSF 16	style="background:#EFCFFF;" | SLM 17	style="background:#DFFFDF;" | CHI 13	style="background:#FFDF9F;" | KEN 7	style="background:#FFDF9F;" | [[Kansas ARCA 150 ||KAN ]] < small >9 < / small >

History of Car No. 19

During the 2018 season finale at Kansas, Drew Herring piloted the No. 19 Toyota, backed by NOS Energy Drink, ORCA Coolers, and Advance Auto Parts. He earned the pole position and ultimately finished in eighth place.

Performance of Car No. 19

Year	Driver	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	AMSC	Pts
2018	Drew Herring	19	Toyota	DAY	NSH	SLM	TAL	TOL	CLT	POC	MCH	MAD	GTW	CHI	IOW	ELK	POC	ISF	BLN	DSF	SLM	IRP	KAN 8*	75th	205

History of Car No. 81

In 2017, Riley Herbst was listed as the driver for the No. 81 Toyota at the Daytona season opener but was not eligible to compete; both Herbst and Zane Smith took part solely in practice sessions.

The No. 81 was brought back by JGR in 2022 with Brandon Jones behind the wheel for five events, supported by Menards sponsorship. Jones secured three victories at Charlotte, Iowa, and Watkins Glen.

Performance of Car No. 81

Year	Driver	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	AMSC	Pts
2017	Riley Herbst	81	Toyota	DAY Wth	NSH	SLM	TAL	TOL	ELK	POC	MCH	MAD	IOW	IRP	POC	WIN	ISF	ROA	DSF	SLM	CHI	KEN	KAN	-*	-*
2021	Sammy Smith	81	Toyota	DAY	PHO	TAL	KAN	TOL	CLT	MOH	POC	ELK	BLN	IOW 18	WIN	GLN	MCH	ISF	MLW 5	DSF	BRI 2	SLM	KAN	important 35th	important 107
2022	Brandon Jones	81	Toyota	DAY	PHO	TAL	KAN	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | CLT 1*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | IOW 1	BLN	ELK	MOH	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | POC 3	IRP	MCH	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | GLN 1	ISF	MLW	DSF	KAN	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | BRI 2	SLM	TOL	important 19th	important 227

History of Car No. 18

In 2021, Sammy Smith competed driving both the No. 18 and No. 81 vehicles, ultimately capturing the East Series Championship. Following the 2023 Bush's Beans 200 at Bristol, William Sawalich secured the 2023 ARCA Menards Series East title and repeated as champion in 2024.

Looking ahead to 2025, Max Reaves, son of Jeremy Reaves—co-owner of Cook Out and founder Morris Reaves—will join part-time duties behind the wheel of the No. 18 entry.

Performance of Car No. 18

Year	Driver	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	AMSEC	Pts
2020	Ty Gibbs	18	Toyota	2020 Skip's Western Outfitters 175 3	2020 Herr's Potato Chips 200 1*	2020 General Tire 125 12*	2020 Royal Truck & Trailer 200 3	2020 Bush's Beans 200 2	2020 Pensacola 200 3			2nd	300
2021	Sammy Smith			style="background:#DFDFDF;" | 2021 Jeep Beach 175 2*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 2021 Pensacola 200 1*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 2021 Crosley Record Pressing 200 1*		style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 2021 Southern National 200 1	colspan=3 |	1st !385 |-	Ty Gibbs	colspan=3 | style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 2021 General Tire 125 1**	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 2021 Shore Lunch 150 1*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 2021 Sprecher 150 1**	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 2021 Bush's Beans 200 1*	9th !196 |-	2023 ARCA Menards Series East	rowspan=2 nowrap | William Sawalich	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Pensacola 200 1**	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | General Tire 125 4	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Music City 200 2	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Flat Rock Speedway 1	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Calypso Lemonade 150 2*	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Reese's 200 4	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Sprecher 150 1*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Bush's Beans 200 1	1st !420 |-	2024 ARCA Menards Series East	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Pensacola 150 2*	style="background:#EFCFFF;" | General Tire 125 17*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Music City 200 1*	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Flat Rock Speedway 2	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Calypso Lemonade 150 2	style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Reese's 200 3	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Sprecher 150 1*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Bush's Beans 200 1*	1st !402 |-	rowspan=3 | 2025 ARCA Menards Series East	Max Reaves	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 2025 Pensacola 150 1*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'NSH' '1*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 'FRS' '1*	colspan=4 |	rowspan=3 |	rowspan=3 |	rowspan=3 |
	William Sawalich				style="background:#DFDFDF;"  2025 Rockingham ARCA 125 (CAR)  2	colspan=6 |
Brent Crews	colspan=4 |			style='background:#EFCFFF;'  '2025 General Tire 150 (Dover)'  '21	'Circle City 200 (IRP)'	'Calypso Lemonade 150 (IOW)'	'Bush's Beans 200 (BRI)'

History of Car No. 81

During the 2021 season, Sammy Smith piloted both the No. 18 and No. 81 entries, ultimately capturing the East Championship behind the wheel of these cars.

Performance of Car No. 81

Year	Driver	No.	Manufacturer	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	AMSEC	Points
2021	Sammy Smith	81	Toyota	NSM	FIF	NSV	DOV 4	SNM	IOW 18	MLW 5	BRI 2	1st	385
2022	Brandon Jones			NSM	FIF	NSV	DOV	IOW 1	MLW	BRI 2		19th	90
2025	Brent Crews			FIF	CAR 1*	NSH	FRS	DOV	IRP	IOW	BRI

History of Car No. 18

In the year 2023, Sawalich recorded two finishes within the top five before triumphing at the Phoenix race. Early in the following year, he claimed victories at both the Phoenix and the Portland competitions.

Performance of Car No. 18

Year	Driver	No.	Manufacturer	Selected Races	AMSWC	Points
2020	Ty Gibbs	18	Toyota											style="background:#DFDFDF;" |PHO 2*				19th	94
2021				style="background:#FFFFBF;" |PHO 1*							style="background:#FFFFBF;" |PHO 1**				19th	98
2023	William Sawalich			style="background:#DFFFDF;" |PHO 13*		style="background:#DFDFDF;" |PIR 4 style="background:#DFDFDF;" |SON 5					style="background:#FFFFBF;" |PHO 1*		15th	162
2024				style="background:#FFFFBF;" |PHO 1*	style="background:#FFFFBF;" |PIR 1* style="background:#DFDFDF;" |SON 4					style="background:#DFDFDF;" |PHO 2	16th	181
2025	Brent Crews			KER style="background:#FFFFBF;" |PHO 1	Tucson Speedway (TUC)	Colorado National Speedway (CNS)	West Series races at Kern (KER) colspan="9"
	William Sawalich colspan="5" style="background:#FFFFBF;" |SON 1**			NAPA Auto Care 150 (TRI)	Portland 112 (PIR)	All American Speedway (AAS)	Madera Speedway (MAD)	Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring (LVS)	Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100 (PHO) colspan="2"

Controversy

After the 2008 Chicagoland event, NASCAR mandated a rule modification for Toyota, introducing a smaller restrictor plate to decrease engine power by approximately 15 to 20 horsepower. Following the Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway on August 16, 2008, NASCAR's dynamometer inspections uncovered that Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) had employed magnets on throttle pedals to limit full acceleration. Joe Gibbs took complete accountability and committed to conducting an internal review. As a result, seven crew members received indefinite suspensions, while the team and two drivers were each docked 150 points.

JGR also encountered criticism related to the shutdown of smaller affiliate teams connected with them and Toyota Racing Development (TRD), notably Furniture Row Racing in 2018 and Leavine Family Racing in 2020.

Motocross team

In 2008, Joe Gibbs Racing broadened its scope by launching the JGRMX motocross team to compete in AMA motocross and Supercross championships. The team's base is located in Huntersville, North Carolina, with management led by Coy Gibbs, son of Joe Gibbs.

The team made its first appearance in the 2008 AMA Supercross Series featuring riders Josh Hansen and Josh Summey. Later riders included Josh Grant, Cody Cooper, Justin Brayton, Davi Millsaps, and James Stewart Jr., who achieved significant Supercross victories before departing in 2012. Grant and Brayton returned for the 2013 season, joined by Phil Nicoletti in 2014. In 2015, Justin Barcia and Weston Peick took over; Barcia earned two national victories that year.

In 2017, JGRMX transitioned from Yamaha to Suzuki and introduced a 250cc division with Phil Nicoletti and Matt Bisceglia as riders. By 2018, functioning as Suzuki’s official factory team sponsored by Autotrader.com and Pops Yoshimura, the lineup included Weston Peick, Justin Bogle, Justin Hill (the 2017 250SX West Champion), Jimmy Decotis, and Kyle Peters. Hill secured a win in San Diego while Bogle missed most of the season due to injury.

The 2019 roster featured two-time Supercross champion Chad Reed alongside Peick, Hill, Decotis, Peters, Alex Martin, and Enzo Lopes. Notably, Peick suffered severe injuries during the Paris Supercross event in October 2018.

JGRMX Supercross results

AMA Supercross Championship results
Year	Rider	No.	Class	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Pts	Rank
2008	Josh Summey	24	450	Yamaha	A1 DNQ	PHX 9	A2 10	SF 11	A3 16	SD 20	HOU7	ATL 7	IND 19	DAY 18	MIN 12	TOR 9	DAL 7	DET8	STL 11	SEA11	LV 7	27	26th
	Josh Hansen	100	450		A1 20	PHX 8	A2 8	SF	A3 DNQ	SD 18	HOU19	ATL 18	IND 10	DAY DNQ	MIN DNQ	TOR DNQ	DAL	DET	STL	SEA	LV 18	12	33rd

J. D. Gibbs health issues and demise

On March 25, 2015, reports emerged that J. D. Gibbs had started receiving treatment for neurological symptoms that impaired his speech and cognitive processing. He died on January 11, 2019, as a result of complications linked to a progressive neurological disorder. A commemorative service took place on January 25, 2019.