Tony Stewart shared
“There are some nights at Eldora Speedway that belong to the record books. There are some that live in the roar of the engines and the echo of the crowd. But this one will live in our hearts forever—because it isn’t just about racing, or music. It’s about a man who never deserved the way he was taken from us. This one is for Charlie.
Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a stage where he was doing what he always did—speaking with conviction, calling people to live with purpose, standing up for his beliefs without backing down. He didn’t deserve to leave this world at the end of a gun. No one does. No matter where you stand politically, we can agree on this: Charlie’s voice should have been heard for years to come. His words should have been answered with more words, more dialogue, more debate—not with violence.
Charlie preached conviction without hate. He preached faith, family, and freedom. He preached that young people mattered, that they had a voice, and that they shouldn’t be afraid to speak it—even if the world shouted back. He believed in forgiveness, in redemption, and in the power of belief to change lives. And while his views stirred strong reactions, those who knew him closest will tell you his core was not anger—it was passion. His faith led him to call people higher, to challenge culture, and to do so with an open hand, not a closed fist.
That’s why his death hurts so deeply. Because Charlie never deserved to be silenced that way.
And so, we’re going to honor him the way he lived: bold, unshakable, and unforgettable. Eldora Speedway is opening its gates for something we’ve never done before—a free ticket racing concert in Charlie’s memory. Racing will shake the ground, music will lift the night sky, and together we’ll show that the best way to fight darkness is with light.
No barriers. No cost. No divisions. Just a family of fans, believers, dreamers, neighbors, and racers coming together under the lights. That’s what Charlie would have wanted—to bring people together, to give them a place to stand shoulder to shoulder, no matter what labels the world tries to divide us with.
Charlie lived wide open, and he deserves to be remembered wide open. This night is not about politics—it’s about people. It’s about honoring a man who gave his life to a cause bigger than himself, who spoke with courage, who inspired thousands, and who never deserved to die the way he did.
I believe nights like this remind us of what truly matters. Not the arguments. Not the noise. But the people we stand beside, the memories we make, and the legacy we choose to carry forward. For Charlie, that legacy is courage, conviction, and compassion.
So bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your heart. Because this night belongs to all of us, and to the memory of a man who should still be here with us today.
Charlie, this one’s for you.”