Future Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris took in his first NASCAR race as a part owner Sunday at the Ally 400 in Nashville.
Last week, it was confirmed that Harris and his partner from Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, David Blitzer, had purchased a significant minority stake in Joe Gibbs Racing.
At the #NASCAR drivers meeting: Joe Gibbs with Josh Harris, future owner of the Washington Commanders and co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which purchased a minority stake in Joe Gibbs Racing this week. pic.twitter.com/kgwGr3GMTQ
— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) June 25, 2023
Gibbs, of course, is the legendary former coach of the Washington NFL franchise. Gibbs had two stints as Washington’s head coach over 16 seasons, amassing a 154-94 regular-season record, 17-7 playoff record, three Super Bowl championships and four NFC titles. He’s a two-time NFL coach of the year and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
Gibbs created Joe Gibbs Racing in 1992 with his son, J.D. Joe Gibbs Racing has been one of NASCAR’s most successful organizations for over 30 years, winning five NASCAR Cup Series championships, four NASCAR Infinity Series championships and four Daytona 500 victories. Gibbs was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020.
We’d like to welcome Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and the entire HBSE & Arctos group to the race track for the first time as part of the JGR family/team!
We look forward to many 🏁’s together! (And we’re looking forward to 🏆 W’s with the @sixers & @NJDevils as well!)#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/esd8JV3q0X
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) June 25, 2023
When Harris and Daniel Snyder reached an agreement in principle in May, Gibbs released a statement endorsing Harris and his partners as the next owners of the NFL franchise he holds close to his heart.
Gibbs is not a part of Harris’ investment group that is purchasing the Commanders but has grown close to Harris throughout the process as a confidante, offering to help the new ownership group in any way possible, particularly with alumni and fans.
Gibbs remains beloved by Washington fans and alumni.
The NFL recently called a meeting for July 20, where it is expected that owners will vote on Harris as the next owner of the Commanders.