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J.D. Gibbs undergoing treatment
- Updated: March 26, 2015
J.D. Gibbs, son of Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs and president of Joe Gibbs Racing, has begun treatment for symptoms impacting areas of brain function, including speech and processing issues.
The team announced Wednesday that the treatment will reduce his attendance during race weekends but the 46-year-old Gibbs would continue many of his day-to-day responsibilities with the team.
In its statement, the team said doctors have determined that the cause was “head injuries likely suffered earlier in life,” but they did not determine one specific injury. A former defensive back and quarterback at the College of William & Mary from 1987 to 1990, Gibbs also had a short career as a race car driver and enjoys other extreme activities.
“It’s terrible,” said former JGR driver Joey Logano during a media session to promote upcoming drag and stock-car races in Charlotte. “Sometimes life doesn’t make much sense. You look at J.D., and I look at him as a very healthy person, he’s in great shape and obviously a great person, very godly.
“God has a reason for it. Don’t know what it is, and a lot of times we’re confused about it. But it makes sense in the long run. Right now, it doesn’t for anybody. All I can say is thoughts and prayers go out to him.”
J.D. Gibbs took over as president of JGR in 1997. The team has won three Cup titles under his leadership, the first with Bobby Labonte in 2000 and then with Tony Stewart in 2002 and 2005.
“We’ve all watched J.D. grow up within our community, and he always has represented himself, his family, the entire Joe Gibbs Racing organization and NASCAR with the utmost professionalism, enthusiasm and energy,” NASCAR chairman Brian France said in a statement. “We wish him the best during this time and eagerly anticipate his recovery.”
Stewart and Denny Hamlin both tweeted to say they were thinking of Gibbs and his family.
