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Tony Stewart tends to win races in bunches, just not lately. Though the two-time Cup champion is off to a decent start, he's ninth in the standings after the first nine races, he headed into Richmond riding a 23-race winless string. Stewart has come close to winning several times during the skid that began in August at Michigan. But that isn't much consolation for the driver of the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. Neither is there comfort in knowing that new teammate Kyle Busch and returning JGR driver Denny Hamlin have already won this year. "We don't settle for anything less than winning races," Stewart said. "When we know that we let one slip away, that's something that we do let ourselves get down about, but that's also what got us 32 (Cup) wins and two championships. We have such a high standard of what we feel our performance should be on the race track. I think that shows the caliber team that we have."

Charlotte Observer

Tony Stewart, AP Tony Stewart, AP
May 2, 2008  09:42 AM ET

Sounds like he's talking as a TEAM PLAYER. Mr. Gibbs must of had a sit down with him. They don't need any distractions such as has been in the news lately.
Tony will win his share of races this year. Gibbs and Roush are right on top of their game so far this year and it will continue. GO TONY

May 2, 2008  09:53 AM ET

JK....you are right about Roush and JGR. It looks like they got on the level playing field with HMS and the rest and just walked away from the pack.
Carl just might be #1 this year.

May 2, 2008  10:47 AM ET

Tony knows his wins are going to come, I think he is being very patient.

May 2, 2008  10:48 AM ET

Although Carl looks like he is a fav for the Cup KB seems to be the number one choice.

May 2, 2008  10:53 AM ET

this weekend belongs to #11..................denny is on his home track at richmond,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,denny is from chesterfield va area and thats what i call a place with lots of people.they have about 4000 souls in that place........thats a little more than in my valley............we have more animals than people but then i am a fair distance from where he was birthed................tony might have to settle for second place this week.

May 2, 2008  10:56 AM ET

As Ricky Bobby once said, "If you ain't first, your last!"

May 2, 2008  11:03 AM ET

nascarzorin; Have to agree on both posts you made. KB has done a complete turnaround at JGR, is it the equipment or the atmosphere or maybe Gibbs got into his head. He seems to be exhibiting maturity that I never knew existed. You sais Tony is being patient and I agree , maybe that's the trick with that team. Patience and no stupid moves win races.

May 2, 2008  11:05 AM ET

Ricky Bobby is a GOD!

May 2, 2008  02:01 PM ET

Tony's wins will come he just needs to give it some time.

May 2, 2008  03:03 PM ET

Good luck with that Lydia....sorry I think Kahne from were he won his first.

May 2, 2008  03:23 PM ET

Nascar is second place! Formula 1 rules!!!

May 2, 2008  03:24 PM ET

someone should put this jerk into the wall

May 2, 2008  03:24 PM ET

Everything comes to he who waits.
I read that somewhere but I can't remem.......oh, yeah, fortune cookie.

May 2, 2008  03:31 PM ET

Tony is a candy-*ass anyways.... IQ of a chimpanzee .... just smart enough to turn left....

May 2, 2008  03:31 PM ET

Come on Arejay........cross over to the Stock dude.

May 2, 2008  03:32 PM ET

Tony is a candy-*ass anyways.... IQ of a chimpanzee .... just smart enough to turn left....

Sir Robin 320

Much bigger....would suggest Ape or Gorilla. Ask Jane Goodall.

May 2, 2008  03:43 PM ET

Come on Arejay........cross over to the Stock dude.

jackmanrob | 05/02/08, 03:31 PM

jackman, I'm inciting a riot, huh?

May 2, 2008  04:35 PM ET

Arejaydub r u serious? Is that why Montoya left F1 racing to come to nascar?

May 2, 2008  04:51 PM ET

Arejaydub r u serious? Is that why Montoya left F1 racing to come to nascar?

DMitch | 05/02/08, 04:35 PM

It's easier! HA!

 
May 2, 2008  06:29 PM ET

Tough words! Let's see what Kyle Petty has to say!

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