From the JGR mailbag

Robert Rising, Columbia, Tn

My kids and myself went to see the Nationwide Pepsi 300 race this past weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. We were worried we would not get to meet Kyle, but to our surprise down on fan walk we were able to meet him and I have to say he was the nicest driver we have met in a long time.

He was very kind in doing autographs for all the fans, and even though we are Dale Jr. fans at heart, we were pulling for Kyle that day, and will for now on because of the attitude he has with everybody. The one thing that my boys can not stop talking about is that Kyle even let me take his picture with my boys and now it is framed and hanging in our living room, that is a memory they will not forget.
So thanks to Joe Gibbs for having his driver compete there but most of all a HUGE thanks to Kyle!

I just wanted to share with everyone that the #20 Home Depot car from Glen Burnie, MD came in first place for the speed category this past weekend.  The race was held at Faith Baptist Church in Pasadena and was sponsored by the local chapter Boys and Girls Awana club.  Out of a 10 car field, Gabriel Lane and his Home Depot # 20 finished 1stt.  The car ran 8 heats and was undefeated even though the Lowe’s #48 gave it a run for it’s money.  The car’s best pass was 2.55 seconds.

John Lane

Proud Dad and Crew Chief

Linda McClain, Harrison, MI

I just want to give Tony, Denny, and Kyle a hug after the Bristol race. They were all doing so well and then their luck went away. You all did a great job though and anyone of you should have won. Kyle did an awesome job at driving 200 miles with no power stearing. I don\'t think anyone else could have done that.

Everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing great job and keep it up. Lets get one of these cars the Chapionship and Toyota more wins!

Lynn Tabb, Leesburg, Ga,

I am a huge JGR fan esp. Tony,(no offense Denny and Kyle), I love both of you too. I can say that I was present when history was made. I was at the Kobalt Tools 500 when Kyle won in a Toyota and put the # 18 in Victory Lane for the first time in almost 7 years.

I was so disappointed at the Bristol race though and my heart went out to all the guys and the teams that work so hard week after week to put together great cars.

Todays race though took me back to the commercial on tv where the kids have the remote controls and are making the cars do crazy things. Someone please take those remotes away from those kids and let the 3 JGR cars show what they are capable of.

Michele Nowlin, Greenwood, Indiana

Great Racing Guys!

I have been a Tony Stewart fan for many years and a JGR fan for the past 3 years. The start of this season has been great but nothing has been as exciting as a 3 wide JGR exit from pit road!! Congratulations to EVERYONE on all 3 teams! Well done Guys-well done! Thank you for the great racing! May God bless you all and continue to keep you safe.

Brandon Egercic, Abilene, TX

I just want to say congratulations to Kyle Busch, his entire team, and the entire JGR organization for their runs in AMS. I've never been more proud to be a fan of JGR, seeing the success and talent of all 3 of the incredible drivers and the introduction of Toyota to the team. Keep up the good work and see y'all for the Samsung 500 here in TX!!

Gail Tanner, Fort Worth,Texas

Just want to congratulate Kyle Busch & Steve Addington and team, Mr. Gibbs and J.D. Your best investment was in Kyle. I feel you will be in Victory Lane more often this year with this young man.Go Kyle Busch from your biggest fan in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Glenda Best, Columbia, SC

I just want to say Congrats to Kyle all in the #18 team!! What a performance Sunday! Awesome car to the boys in the garage. And those pit stops were unbelieveable!!! Kyle's driving is the best!! Team 18 - 2008 Sprint Cup Champs All the way!!!!

Sam Long, Poway, CA

Congratulations to Kyle and JGR for the first Toyota win. Thanks to Kyle for putting the excitement back into NASCAR by racing (not just driving), and for beating Junior to the finish line first this year. Looks like JGR got the better end of that deal!

Sylvia Bowerman, Ionia, MI

Great Job!!! Kyle and Crew. Tony, show em your stuff!!!! I do have a question though, Tony, you are such a great looking guy, with beautiful brown eyes and hair. Is there a reason why you are wearing your hair long these days? Does it have anything to do with the back edge of the helmet?

George E. Taylor, Freehold, NJ

I hope Tony keeps the longer hair. Fits his personality much better.

Jim Nelson, Harversburg, Ohio

If Tony really needs a hair cut my daughter is licensed to do so and if he would be in the area could do so for free out of our home, no press no publisity just an honest hair cut.

Jake Gumble, Raleigh, NC

Tony, me and my wife get the whole scruffy un-shaven face thing. But dude, the hair. Don't get it. I'm wondering if maybe there might be a hair cut in the near future.

Melinda Brandon, Orillia, Ontario, Canada:

Can't wait for the 2008 season to begin! This is going to be ...without a doubt...THE BEST TEAM on the track! Good Luck to all of you! Remember Toyota is a good car but it is the drivers that count! Tony you are the best that NASCAR has so.....GO GET THE 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP!!
Always a Tony Fan!