IN HR0019

Congratulates Tony Stewart, born in Columbus, Indiana, on winning the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship by finishing first in the Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway

Stewart won the championship in a tiebreaker over Carl Edwards, with both drivers tied in points but Stewart claiming the title with five victories during the Chase to Edwards' one

Recognizes Stewart's racing career that began at age seven with go karts, including winning the 1995 USAC National Midget, Sprint, and Silver Crown titles in the same year—a feat never before accomplished

Acknowledges Stewart's three NASCAR championships (2002, 2005, and 2011) and his 1997 Indy Racing League championship

Directs the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Tony Stewart