Keith D. Milby :: blog

Not that I was paying that much attention, but when one of my drivers, Tony being one of them, is leading the race I tend to wake from my napping to pay attention.

For the second time in history of the race at The Brickyard, Tony wins it. Of course he still has a few more wins to tie and beat Jeff Gordon’s record of 4 wins.

From the Yahoo: Tony Stewart dominates at the Brickyard

After years of torment, Tony Stewart has mastered his beloved hometown track. Stewart scored his second career victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, dominating Sunday at the place that caused him a decade of heartache and once even threatened his career.

But he found peace at the Brickyard with his electric 2005 breakthrough victory, and this time made it look easy. Stewart led a race-high 66 of the 160 laps, but was passed by 2003 winner Kevin Harvick on a restart with 20 to go.

He never panicked as he chased down Harvick, even taunting his friend over the radio. “Here, kitty, kitty, kitty,” he called. “Come get you some of this.” 

I just wish I was paying attention so I would know how Jeff Gordon got so far ahead in the points chase.

From the AP: Racing Champ Stewart, Oval Office Regular

WASHINGTON – NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart has had such a successful racing career that he’s becoming a regular at the White House.

Stewart said President Bush recalled his two previous visits to the Oval Office — one for his first Cup championship and another with other top drivers — when he
came in for a third on Tuesday.

“It’s a real big honor to be able to come here and have the president remember you,” Stewart told reporters as he left the West Wing. “He said, `I’d like to see you back here next year.’ So I’m definitely on his side on that. I would love to come back here next year as a champion again.”

NASCAR/Redneck Racing to begin again February 23. I can’t wait.

I have probably watched every race this year. By watched I mean, the television was on and I was in front of it for the most part. Whether working on my computer or napping.

It is getting close to the end of the season. At least Dale Jarrett won at least one race. I am constantly pulling for him or Smoke (Tony Stewart) and I am always glad to see either of them win.

So after this race at Texas Motor Speedway, only two more to go. Then I will have to find something else to nap in front of until February.