Racing on Eldora's dirt path special for big-time drivers (cont'd)

"It's a fun event," Stewart said. "The neat thing is that it's fun to be able to race with your peers that you race against every week. When we're out here racing [in Nextel Cup], you're racing against the best in the country and it's a very pressure-filled, intense situation. When you go to Eldora, it's just about having fun and raising money for a good cause.

"You'll see a totally different atmosphere at Eldora than you see at a Nextel Cup race. You don't see drivers walking around the garage area [at a Cup event], because they can't walk around the garage area and just hang out and talk without somebody wanting something all the time. But at Eldora, you'll be able to walk out there and see three guys leaning on the same car, talking about hot laps. It's just a totally different atmosphere. It's laid back and fun for everyone."

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Even for the track owner?

"If I didn't care, I wouldn't have the ulcers. But I wouldn't trade in my ulcers, anyway," Stewart said. "I think that's why I like it. Everything about that facility, I take personally -- whether I'm there or not. It's my heart and soul, it's my reputation. And I want every person, whether it's a spectator or a driver or a car owner, I want everybody involved to be happy and have fun. That's my goal every week. No matter what role you play when you go to the track, I want the experience to be enjoyable for you."

Yeah, well, Yeley said he will believe that when he sees it -- when it comes to racing in the Prelude. After all, they are racers. And racers do whatever it takes to win.

In the end, that's what puts on the best show for the spectators. And that, along with Pizza Steak sandwiches being served from all-night concession stands under the watchful eyes of a track owner who really cares, will keep those customers coming back year after year.

"You know, Tony told me last year that he wasn't supposed to win this race -- but then of course he went out and did it, because he's one of those guys that when he hits the track he wants to win no matter what," Yeley said. "I've got that same fierce, fire in me. ... I'm sure we're all going to go out there for the win -- and if I have to stick Tony Stewart in the fence to do it, I'm sure we'll all be fine with it."