Gibbs, Penske defend NASCAR as having bright future (The Associated Press)

Joe Gibbs joined the list of heavy hitters defending NASCAR during one of its shakiest periods in decades. The owner of powerhouse Joe Gibbs Racing said NASCAR has a bright future and noted top-level companies would not participate if the sport was a sinking ship. The season opens Sunday with the Daytona 500, the showcase piece of NASCAR's 11-month schedule.