More to Joe Gibbs than just football and NASCAR
Carolyn Brewster
Carolyn grew up an army brat. It is her personal mission to live up to all stereotypes of the obnoxious NASCAR fan and to raise her children to follow in her footsteps.
I watched a cable news program recently and was surprised to see the featured guest was none other than NASCAR’s beloved Joe Gibbs.
He was there to promote and speak about his new book, “Game Plan For Life.” What I found most interesting about the segment was the opportunity to hear Joe Gibbs, the man. I identify him so much by his NASCAR teams in the way many football fans see him as coach. As with many of those in the public eye, often we view him mostly through his professional successes.
Hearing from a prominent figure in NASCAR without the mention of anything racing gave me the opportunity to appreciate Joe Gibbs as an individual. He talked of his life and his failings, his beliefs and his faith.
I have never met Gibbs but certainly he is known around the track and the football field as a man of great character. It is refreshing to have the occasional moment when we can be reminded that those who fill our media reports are real people.
