Just came across this story on the Hoosier Park website. Anderson, Indiana – While two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart prepares himself for transition to the next phase of his illustrious career – ownership of his own Sprint Cup team in 2009 – the foundation that bears his name is funding the transition of a whole other group of racers from the track into second careers of their own. The Tony Stewart Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant to Indianapolis-based Friends of Ferdinand, Inc. (FFI), a not-for-profit volunteer organization that works with owners and trainers at the state’s two horse tracks to identify and obtain thoroughbreds that are nearing the end of their racing careers. FFI evaluates and retrains the horses, and finds new, forever homes with devoted, caring owners. Its motto is … Read entire article »