Driver of the #3 Car Having Some Issues

[Phillip Stocks]

Hi Guys,

I have been debating on going public with this.  I do not want anyone to think that I am losing interest or do not want to make a run for the Championship.  Actually the opposite is the case! 

I am having some issues with my diabetes and problems with my legs and feet.  I will not go into great detail and I am sure nobody wants the details, but the racing (operating the pedals) is aggravating my issues.

Starting about a month ago, there was some pain, but it was more a soreness and just a little aggravating.  After a race this past Monday Night, it got much much worse.  I limped around for 3 days, hardly able to walk at all on Tuesday.

I have decided to limit my racing in other Leagues and to limit my practice time, in hopes that some healing will take place and I can compete at a high level later in the chase. 

If you guys notice me riding around and not really pushing it or retiring early ( very uncharacteristic for me), I want you guys to know why.  It is definitely not that I do not want to race, but more of a desire not to continue causing issues in the races and an attempt for some healing.

Regardless of the outcome of this, I have had a great year and enjoyed the 2014 Season; racing with you guys!

Don't count me out, yet!  LOL 

Seriously, Best Wishes to all of you guys in the Chase and hopefully I can participate in the battle with you guys for the Championship!

Phillip 

[Marc Cohn]

Really sorry to hear that Phillip - hope you'll be OK man.. 

[11_Mike_Hebb]

Thanks for letting us know Phil. I know it goes against your competitive nature, as it would most of us. I don't have diabetes, but I know I have to limit practice sometimes cause my foot gets numb and tingly.

I hope it gets better for you.

[Greg Gerk]

I know we talked about it the other night, but did you look into that thing I mentioned, I bet it would help a ton, just a thought.

[Phillip Stocks]

10-4 I do not have one yet, but definitely hoping to get one soon.


Thanks

[Phillip Stocks]

Thanks Mike and Marc.  It is definitely going to be tough, not to get up on the wheel and race hard.

[joel.brown]

Phil we all hope you get better and are able to do what you enjoy doing.  I know I would certainly miss running door to door with you fighting for a win on any night.