Dear NASCAR Racing
Fans:
First, let me thank you for all of your concern following the
accident at
Daytona Sunday. I am fine and received a clean bill of health
today from the
doctor. I very much appreciate your support.
Most importantly I want to extend my deepest condolences
regarding the
passing of Dale Earnhardt. My heart and prayers go out to his
wife Teresa;
his children Dale Jr., Kerry, Kelley and Taylor Nicole; everyone
at Richard
Childress Racing and Dale Earnhardt Incorporated and all his
family and
friends.
Dale Earnhardt made a difference in the world. On the track, he
made us all
better drivers because he set a standard of excellence we all
aspired to
achieve. He had a passion and a desire that took the sport of
NASCAR to a
new level every time he climbed in the car. Off the track he was
a kind,
giving, loving man who gave his all to his family and friends. He
worked
tirelessly to make the world a better place for as many people as
possible
who were less fortunate than he. I did not know him as long as
most of the
other drivers but he made a huge impact on my life in the years I
have been
in NASCAR. I am grateful and blessed to have had the benefit of
his wisdom
and guidance.
- Tony Stewart
