From Jayski:
Stewart to help out hometown flood victims: When #20-Tony Stewart returned to his hometown of Columbus, Ind., late Sunday night after the race at Pocono. There, Stewart, a 1989 graduate of Columbus North High School saw his town under water. With people displaced and many homes severely damaged if not destroyed, Stewart quickly found a new perspective on true sorrow and disappointment.
On Monday, he visited the Columbus Public Works garage and thanked all those who had been working around the clock to help restore the town's infrastructure. He also stopped by his old junior high school, which the American Red Cross had converted into a shelter for flood evacuees. There, Stewart chatted with those who had to call the gymnasium floor their temporary home, and allowed them a short distraction from the headaches and worry that came when rising flood waters significantly altered their lives.
There were so many stories of hardship, Stewart wondered where to even start. The answer: Sunday's LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Whatever Stewart's portion of the race winnings are in the LifeLock 400, he'll donate them to the American Red Cross in Columbus, with the money specified for flood assistance.
Those wishing to join Stewart in helping those affected by the floods throughout Indiana can call 812-379-9551 or send checks payable to The American Red Cross, 931 Repp Drive, Columbus, IN 47201. If writing a check, write "Indiana Flood & Tornado Relief" on the memo line.
How is your home in Columbus? "My old house by the high school is good. The farm is just wet, absolutely saturated. You can't get on it. You can't do anything. And we're getting baby deer now. We have four little ones, and we've got them on the deck in a small pen because you can't get on the ground to put them anywhere. They're so young, you don't want them to get stuck."(True Speed Communication/JGR PR)(6-13-2008)
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Tony may show his ass at times, but he's a softie on the inside.
Stewart to help out hometown flood victims: When #20-Tony Stewart returned to his hometown of Columbus, Ind., late Sunday night after the race at Pocono. There, Stewart, a 1989 graduate of Columbus North High School saw his town under water. With people displaced and many homes severely damaged if not destroyed, Stewart quickly found a new perspective on true sorrow and disappointment.
On Monday, he visited the Columbus Public Works garage and thanked all those who had been working around the clock to help restore the town's infrastructure. He also stopped by his old junior high school, which the American Red Cross had converted into a shelter for flood evacuees. There, Stewart chatted with those who had to call the gymnasium floor their temporary home, and allowed them a short distraction from the headaches and worry that came when rising flood waters significantly altered their lives.
There were so many stories of hardship, Stewart wondered where to even start. The answer: Sunday's LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Whatever Stewart's portion of the race winnings are in the LifeLock 400, he'll donate them to the American Red Cross in Columbus, with the money specified for flood assistance.
Those wishing to join Stewart in helping those affected by the floods throughout Indiana can call 812-379-9551 or send checks payable to The American Red Cross, 931 Repp Drive, Columbus, IN 47201. If writing a check, write "Indiana Flood & Tornado Relief" on the memo line.
How is your home in Columbus? "My old house by the high school is good. The farm is just wet, absolutely saturated. You can't get on it. You can't do anything. And we're getting baby deer now. We have four little ones, and we've got them on the deck in a small pen because you can't get on the ground to put them anywhere. They're so young, you don't want them to get stuck."(True Speed Communication/JGR PR)(6-13-2008)
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Tony may show his ass at times, but he's a softie on the inside.
Nice job, Tony!