Last night was an epic dual between two amazing drivers of the
////////NASCAR Sprint Cup Series! Tony Stewart versus Carl Edwards, will be recorded in
history books as the most amazing battle for the ////////NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship. Stewart,
Champion for 2002, 2005 and now 2011 started his summer off in a slump and thought that was the prediction for the rest of his year. When Fall came around improvement
was not full force and even with the chase coming up
he thought his chances were still very slim. He then shocked himself, along
with his fans, when he started the chase off with a WIN in Chicago.
(2011 Chicago Win)
After his first 2011 Victory Lane appearance, Stewarts mentality, driving and overall persona changed. The driver he knew he could be and the one everyone knew as "Smoke" was back in action. He went on to win the very next race in New Hampshire and revisited Victory Lane in Martinsville and Texas, before the big finale at Homestead. Going into the final race Stewart had one mentality which was to win the race. Although there were many other strategies available to him that would crown him champion he thought the easiest road was to be the best driver. On Sunday November 20th 2011 he was just that. In the last 40 laps Stewart knew he was in good shape on tires and gas and now all he had to do was drive and drive hard. Although Edwards was only at most 1.9 seconds behind him, it wasn't enough to beat the bright red number 14 Office Depot car he had in his sights ahead. With Stewarts big win in South Florida he and Edwards were tied for points giving Stewart the very first Championship ever to be won through the tie breaker of driver with most WINS! Not only was he the first tie breaking champion but he was also the first owner driver to win a Sprint Cup Championship since 1992.
From crossing the FINISH LINE, to getting out of the VICTORIOUS car, to kissing the 2011 Sprint Cup Championship TROPHY, it is hard to imagine the emotions running through Stewarts head as he took in the moment. Maybe this video will help give us a slight idea of what he was feeling.
It was so neat to witness a piece of history that children, for generations to come, will learn about through books and websites. It was even more special for me since my boyfriend is such a huge Stewart fan and ////////NASCAR
follower since he could comprehend what racing was.
For all you Edwards fans out there don't be too disappointed because he made the most valiant effort he could and drove a very hard race. Not only was Edwards an amazing contender but an extremely humble one as well.
Congratulations to Stewart Haas Racing on your amazing 2011 Sprint Cup Championship!
Get your Official 2011 Championship Gear Here
Want to learn more? Visit the official website of Stewart Haas Racing
Learn more about the newest member of the Stewart Haas Racing Team Danica Patrick
Quote of the Day:
"I'm going to say this because I know my fans like brutal honesty.
Every year all the competitors go out to the bar and try to get me
drunk so I can't run the next day. It didn't work this time." Tony Stewart
Have a Victorious Monday!
Sincerely,
was not full force and even with the chase coming up
he thought his chances were still very slim. He then shocked himself, along
with his fans, when he started the chase off with a WIN in Chicago.
After his first 2011 Victory Lane appearance, Stewarts mentality, driving and overall persona changed. The driver he knew he could be and the one everyone knew as "Smoke" was back in action. He went on to win the very next race in New Hampshire and revisited Victory Lane in Martinsville and Texas, before the big finale at Homestead. Going into the final race Stewart had one mentality which was to win the race. Although there were many other strategies available to him that would crown him champion he thought the easiest road was to be the best driver. On Sunday November 20th 2011 he was just that. In the last 40 laps Stewart knew he was in good shape on tires and gas and now all he had to do was drive and drive hard. Although Edwards was only at most 1.9 seconds behind him, it wasn't enough to beat the bright red number 14 Office Depot car he had in his sights ahead. With Stewarts big win in South Florida he and Edwards were tied for points giving Stewart the very first Championship ever to be won through the tie breaker of driver with most WINS! Not only was he the first tie breaking champion but he was also the first owner driver to win a Sprint Cup Championship since 1992.
From crossing the FINISH LINE, to getting out of the VICTORIOUS car, to kissing the 2011 Sprint Cup Championship TROPHY, it is hard to imagine the emotions running through Stewarts head as he took in the moment. Maybe this video will help give us a slight idea of what he was feeling.
It was so neat to witness a piece of history that children, for generations to come, will learn about through books and websites. It was even more special for me since my boyfriend is such a huge Stewart fan and ////////NASCAR
follower since he could comprehend what racing was.
For all you Edwards fans out there don't be too disappointed because he made the most valiant effort he could and drove a very hard race. Not only was Edwards an amazing contender but an extremely humble one as well.
Congratulations to Stewart Haas Racing on your amazing 2011 Sprint Cup Championship!
Get your Official 2011 Championship Gear Here
Want to learn more? Visit the official website of Stewart Haas Racing
Learn more about the newest member of the Stewart Haas Racing Team Danica Patrick
Quote of the Day:
"I'm going to say this because I know my fans like brutal honesty.
Every year all the competitors go out to the bar and try to get me
drunk so I can't run the next day. It didn't work this time." Tony Stewart
Have a Victorious Monday!
Sincerely,
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