đ Headline: “A Quiet Pit Road: NASCAR Mourns the Sudden Loss of Beloved Crew Chief Todd Gordon”
CHARLOTTE, N.C. â June 11, 2025 â
The NASCAR community is reeling from heartbreaking news this morning as legendary crew chief Todd Gordon passed away unexpectedly late Tuesday night at the age of 55. A key figure behind some of the sportâs most iconic victories, Gordon’s sudden death has left fans, drivers, and teams in stunned silence.
Gordon, best known for leading Joey Logano to a Cup Series championship in 2018, had recently transitioned into a broadcasting role while still mentoring young talent behind the scenes. His calm demeanor, strategic brilliance, and deep love for the sport made him one of NASCARâs most respected voices both on and off the track.
According to a statement from his family, Gordon died of a heart attack at his home in North Carolina. âHe was our rock,â the statement read. âTodd gave everything to this sport, and he gave even more to his family and friends. We ask for privacy as we grieve this unimaginable loss.â
As news of his passing spread, tributes poured in from across the motorsports world. Joey Logano, visibly emotional during a press appearance this morning, simply said, âI wouldnât be where I am without Todd. He wasnât just a crew chiefâhe was family.â
The No. 22 team, with whom Gordon spent nearly a decade, plans to honor him this weekend at Sonoma Raceway by running a special decal and pausing for a moment of silence before the green flag.
In garages and grandstands across the country, one thing is certain: NASCAR just lost more than a champion. It lost one of its most beloved voices, a quiet leader who always kept his eyes on the trackâand his heart with the people in it.
RIP, Todd Gordon. The pit box wonât be the sam
e without you.
