I never make it a point to tell people what to do with their money.  But in this case, in this economic environment, NASCAR driver Tony Stewart better throttle back and see the forest through the trees.

      T-man was given his release by Joe Gibbs to pursue the free-agent market one year early.  What was it, you didn't want to drive a Toyota?  Not really.   Evidentally, Stewart is salivating over opportunities to get a piece of the Haas-CNC Racing team.   Who doesn't want to have their own umbrella.  Can't fault anyone for dreaming, and one day making that reality.  But Tony baby, you better make sure this ownership offer is a solid investment.

      First of all, there's a reason why someone is willing to give up a piece of their action, and that reason usually carries baggage.  Secondly, you would be jumping to this team without a sponsor.  From what we hear, Home Depot is staying with JGR, and Joe is ready to put the 18-year old Joey Logano in the #20 driver's seat.  Thirdly, your Crew Chief Greg Zipadelli is not expected to leave JGR and join you.  What does that tell you.  Fourth,  I ask Tony this question:  "Do you have the personality and people skills necesasry to be an owner?"  Your an opinionated guy.  Your a helluva driver, but tact is not your strong suit.  You can wheel that owner thing in front of your team, and tell them this is the way I want it done.  Soon enough, your going to be talking to yourself in the mirror, because your "team" is going to be looking at you through their rearview mirror. 

    Now for my biggest reason why you shouldn't do this deal.  Gene Haas, owner of the two-car Haas-CNC team, is serving a two-year prison sentence for tax evasion!  Neither of their cars are in the top 35, and the team was whacked by NASCAR for bringing illegal cars to a race at Lowe's! 

   Tony, if you put your money where your dreams are in this deal, you better start this team from scratch.  And, you better find yourself an established driver out there to team with you on the track.   Good luck in your decision.  Timing is everything.  Is this the right time?  I think you can do better.

   Tom Korun