Five things to bring to the Tony Stewart retirement party

Tony Stewart wants to retire.

So who doesn't.  I personally I think Tony just let his emotions get the better of him Sunday after his second spin of the day took Dale Earnhardt Jr, Kyle Busch and himself out of the Samsung 500.

I believe that Stewart dislikes NASCAR Cup style racing. He has said as much.  His comment about wanting to retire as soon as he has enough dough tells me that; there is so much cash available to successful Cup drivers, it's hard to say  when. He would, I think, rather race sprint cars or dirt late models for his vocation. They are just more interesting and challenging to drive.  Nextel Cup has become, and maybe has always been, too dependent on fortune - and the complicated balance of unspoken traditional rules with relentless pressure from the 500 pound money gorilla.  And for all the talk of nuance and skill, Cars of Tomorrow and Yesterday, the actual racing is pretty basic.  Go fast-turn left...mostly.

So if Tony Stewart, Nextel Cup Champion, decides to do a David Pearson, take the following to the party.

    1.  Your sense of disbelief

    2.  Ear plugs and hip boots. You know its going to be long and deep.

    3.  The rear wing off the #42 car, knocked off during a show of respect for Juan Pablo, at the last CoT race at Phoenix.  I'm sure Smoke would gladly autograph it for you.

    4.  Dale Jr, new 51% owner of DEI & Company, a $25mm sponsor and a contract.

    5.  Tony George. Just to see him beg.

Comments

[Clance' McClannahan]

LOL!! Great Blog!! I think Tony wants to retire because he's tired from getting all that TNT. He needs to rest a lot more these days, since he's in love...

[tiredawg]

Like your blog. Geo at VROOM said you guys had a good one. Shizzit he was right. Don't forget Tony's Geritol.

[racefan57]

And I'll bring wifey Pattyjo who will be wearing black in mourning

[charlie turner]

I'm surprised that nobody has suggested Mark Martin's rocking chair. I mean, he's never gonna use it.