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Ty Gibbs Tragically Loses His “Best Friend” as Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick & Denny Hamlin’s Partner Mourn With the Rest of the NASCAR World

Published 02/15/2023, 7:10 AM EST

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Losing a furry friend can be a deeply painful experience. Dogs are often more than just pets; they are family members, companions, and friends. This has been the case with Ty Gibbs, the NASCAR 2022 Xfinity champion. He recently posted a picture of his dog on his Instagram. Along with it was a note by Gibbs about his dog, who only recently departed from his side. Soon, NASCAR drivers Chase Elliott and Tyler Reddick showed their support by liking the post. They were also joined by Denny Hamlin‘s partner, Jordan Fish, who commented on his post.

 

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In the captions, Gibbs spoke about the loss of his dear dog, Bronson. He expressed deep affection for his pet, and fondly remembered the times they shared, such as taking walks and playing together. Ty also acknowledged how Bronson had been always there to offer comfort and support, both in good times and bad.

Although Ty has been saddened by Bronson’s passing, he remains grateful for the special bond they shared. He also mentioned that he will always hold onto the memories they made together.

NASCAR community reacts to Ty Gibbs and his tragic loss

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It was just last year when Gibbs, unfortunately, lost his father. Now it’s his beloved dog. The sorrow is unimaginable for Gibbs. However, if anything, he does have the support of countless within the NASCAR community to give him hope for the future.

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In the comments, one person said, “I’m so sorry for your loss Ty. He was a beautiful boy.” Meanwhile, Jordan Fish mentioned, “Oh Ty 😞 I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you!” Yet another person said, “I’m so sorry for your loss, Ty. What a beautiful life he lived with you by each other’s side.”

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Despite the loss, we hope that Ty Gibbs is able to bounce back ahead of the start of the NASCAR 2023 season. We wish him well and pass on our condolences for his loss.

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Srijan Mandal

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Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR author at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Journalism and has been writing for his own blog as well, covering NASCAR, F1, F2, W Series, MotoGP, DTM, IndyCar, WRC, and WEC. Following motorsports for more than a decade, he has become a devout supporter of McLaren Racing, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Bubba Wallace, Sir Lewis Hamilton, and Ayrton Senna.
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Akash Pandhare