Kurt Busch NASCAR Foundation Telethon

Yesterday, I called the NASCAR DAY Telethon at the time Kurt Busch had posted on his website he would answer phones. Imagine my great surprise when I dialed the number, and Kurt answered the phone. He actually answered my call! I have been a Kurt Busch fan since he started racing in Cup. I have stuck by him through thick and thin. I wrote letters all over the place when he had trouble in Phoenix a couple years ago. I met him twice-once in NY in 2004 during Champions' week (when Kenseth was champ-he is my other favorite) and once at the Dover 2006 spring race while he signed autographs in his souvenir trailer. He was very cordial and actually had small conversations with me both times. But yesterday we chatted for ten minutes. I felt like I was talking to a friend about racing. It was an absolute delight to talk to him. It validated every reason I stuck by him as he has grown in the sport. I was given so much more yesterday than I gave. I am going to up my donation to his foundation. He is doing wonderful things with the Victory Junction Gang Camp-just ask Kyle Petty. Kyle even mentioned that yesterday during one of the Speed broadcasts. I am so glad to see Kurt is getting back on track. I am delighted he is in 6th place. I know he will win another championship before he retires. I always enjoy watching him race to the front. I know he is tough sometimes on his crew, but it is his desire to win. So I just want to thank Kurt for the great conversation and great racing. I wish him all the best going forward-Eva, too. She is so good for him. Thanks, Kurt!