Small Fire Breaks Out at Joe Gibbs Racing

Joe Gibbs Racing drivers with JD Gibbs and Joe Gibbs

STATEMENT FROM JOE GIBBS RACING REGARDING TODAY’S FIRE AT RACE SHOP
 
Huntersville, NC (January 31, 2012) - A piece of equipment in the machine shop caught fire today at our Joe Gibbs Racing headquarters in Huntersville, NC. The fire department was called and the fire was quickly contained and extinguished. A few of our employees received treatment on site for issues related to smoke inhalation. All employees were able to return to work within the hour to continue preparations for the 2012 NASCAR season.
 
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Team sources indicated that the fire began in a laser cutting machine. This fire occurred just under a year after an explosion in the engine shop at JGR.

RIS Photo of Joe Gibbs Racing principals and drivers by John Davison