While watching the A Main at Knoxville and hearing about this tragedy, my heart sunk. In a split second, the Knoxville Nationals meant nothing to me. My first thought was for the young man killed and his family. Unbelievable that this has happened to them...Praying that they would know the peace that passes all human understanding that comes from our Father above.

Second, was about Tony. I've never ever been a bigger fan of a driver that Tony. All the on track stuff from his USAC to the Brickyard is cool, his love for the dirt personally as a driver and owning teams, but more importantly all the behind scenes good deeds he does for others.

And my thoughts for Tony was that I hoped that his days at Joe Gibbs racing were good ones and that Joe Gibbs was able to share the Gospel with Tony and that he would find grace, peace, and comfort from Christ no matter the circumstances of what happened that night. I cared about Tony as a person not as a race car driver.

You see for me, I've had bad things happen around me and I've done bad things and the only thing that's gotten me through was Jesus Christ and a relationship with him.

I know some of you may understand what I'm saying and other's of you won't, might even be offended that I bring my faith onto a racing forum like this. If you are not a Christian, thank you giving me the space to share this and I certainly don't want to offend you. But I do care for the Ward family and Tony. I want them to know God's the Father's care during this tragic time for all involved.

Truly brokenhearted for them all...

Sincerely,
Miledirt