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BROOKLYN — Many in the sport of auto racing, from fans to media to fellow drivers, wondered what Tony Stewart was thinking when he left the comfort zone of his cozy ride with Joe Gibbs Racing to start his own race team after the 2008 season.

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“When the season started, I thought we needed to check Tony into a mental hospital and ask him why he was trying to be a car owner,” three-time defending Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson said. “In today’s world and the economy and all that’s going on, he has so far exceeded expectations or hopes. - Full Article by by Mike Pryson – Jackson Citizen Patriot