Daniel Hemric to sub for Ty Gibbs in No. 23 Toyota for Sunday's finale
Daniel Hemric has been tabbed as the replacement driver for Ty Gibbs in the No. 23 Toyota for Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Championship race, 23XI Racing announced Sunday.
Gibbs, originally scheduled to run in the finale, will not race due to the death of his father and Joe Gibbs Racing co-owner, Coy Gibbs.
It is with great sorrow that Joe Gibbs Racing confirms that Coy Gibbs (co-owner) went to be with the Lord in his sleep last night. The family appreciates all the thoughts and prayers and asks for privacy at this time.
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) November 6, 2022
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Ty Gibbs has been filling in for Kurt Busch in the premier series ride since Busch was sidelined with concussion-like symptoms after a crash at Pocono Raceway in July. Gibbs made 15 starts in Busch‘s absence.
Hemric straps into the 23XI Racing ride as the replacement driver, making his first Cup Series appearance since Oct. 2 at Talladega Superspeedway, when he drove for Kaulig Racing. Sunday‘s race is his 47th Cup Series start.
