Tony Stewart Retirement

I never thought when I started watching the sport I would feel the way I do. I fully expected to be cheering, celebrating and throwing a party when Tony retired and left this sport. However time has changed me I have learned about the good Tony has done behind the scenes for countless others and for the sport. Seeing what Tony has been through these past few years the compassionate side of me has softened to Tony in that as well. The respect his competitors show for him also has changed my opinion of Tony. I can now say that I am sad to see Tony retiring I think that it is probably what is best for Tony. He has been incredible for NASCAR and while I didn't give Tony the respect he deserved when I started watching the sport I realize now the respect he deserves. I am happy that I didn't let Tony go out without first realizing that. It took me a few years but I started to realize it around 2010 or 2011 to see that Tony wasn't the villain I had made him out to be and that he deserved to have my respect. I am grateful that I got to witness Tony Stewart and his last championship. I am happy for him that he was able to win in his final season and that he got to celebrate that last win this year. Great job Tony and congrats on an incredible career. You are a class act and have done so much good for everyone. I hope you have a great fun racing dirt and where ever else you choose to race. I hope he stays safe and I wish him continued success in every aspect of his life. God Bless you Tony you deserve all the respect you get and I wish you nothing but the best.

Jimmie Johnson History making title

Wow I knew this day was coming that one day he would win the title that tied Dale SR and Richard Petty. I don't always want Jimmie to win because I do get tired of seeing him win sometimes but I can say I appreciate his amazing talent and the history he has made. Seeing the hardships he has been through with loosing his best friend Blaise Alexander on the weekend of his first cup start and loosing all they lost in the Hendrick Plane crash. It makes me happy for him to see him overcome it all. It's cool that he has been with the same team, crew chief, sponsor, manufacturer it has all been the same. To see the bond he and Chad have together and what Chad has been able to accomplish. It's cool that he had that photographer following him he will always have those pictures and memories. He commented that he had a peace about him throughout the day and if sure did feel like he was set to win that title this time. He is so deserving and without a doubt one of the best this sport has ever seen and I am grateful that I have been watching the sport during this time. My thoughts can't help but go to my mom 2. He mentioned he had help from above and he referenced Ricky Hendrick, and I'm sure he had to be thinking of Blaise Alexander. However I had to think about my mom 2 and he wouldn't have known about her but I am positive that she helped him to win. More then anything I wish so bad I could text her congrats to be able to hug her and congratulate her as a fan of his. It's so hard to know that I will never be able to congratulate her and that she never saw his history here on earth. I am sure she is celebrating up above with Ricky and all the rest of his family, friends and fans and the rest of the NASCAR community that is celebrating up above. I miss you every day Mom 2 but these are the moments I miss you the most. Jimmie, Chad and the whole team congrats on everything you deserve all the praise that you are getting and will get. Congrats on number 7.