Stewart-Haas Racing production manager Tony Gibson announced Monday that he has returned to work after a six-week recovery from a stroke.
Gibson said from his personal Twitter account that he suffered a blood clot in his brain July 6. The ailment, he said, affected his vestibular system, which controls the sensory functions of balance and orientation through the eyes and ears.
— Tony Gibson (@TonyOldman41) August 20, 2018
Gibson, 53, has been with Stewart-Haas Racing since 2009, its first season in NASCAR’s top series. The longtime crew chief shifted to the role of production manager in the offseason, a move that that significantly reduced his travel duties while keeping him hands-on with his oversight of vehicle fabrication for SHR’s four-team operation.
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Gibson filled in as a crew chief this April for Stewart-Haas’ No. 10 team and driver Aric Almirola at Bristol Motor Speedway. He subbed on qualifying day after the team’s regular crew chief, Johnny Klausmeier, was home for paternity leave.
Stewart-Haas Racing leads the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series this year with 10 wins in 24 races.