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Story Highlights Drivers expressed sympathy on Twitter for Tony Stewart's broken leg Many also backed Stewart for racing sprint cars as a hobby and didn't second-guess his decision

NASCAR fans weren't the only ones stunned by the news of Tony Stewart's broken leg. Drivers, crew chiefs and others in the NASCAR garage area were equally as surprised.

Here's a sample of the reaction on Twitter as people learned about the news:

Thinking about Tony this morning. Heal up quick buddy! Leading A-main when crash happened. All smoke does is go fast #badass

- Kasey Kahne (@kaseykahne) August 6, 2013

Really hate to hear about #Smoke.... Hope for a speedy recovery....Sprint cars this year have been rough, but glad he is going to be ok...

- Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) August 6, 2013

@tonystewart represents the heart and soul of a racer,deep down inside there is not a man among us that doesn't respect him 4 his commitment

- ray evernham (@RayEvernham) August 6, 2013

I'm really sorry to hear about Tony Stewart's injury. But thankful it wasn't worse. #getwellsoonTony

- Mark Martin (@55MarkMartin) August 6, 2013

Man.. Just finding out about Smoke.. Hope he recovers quickly and gets back in that race car.. #getwellsmoke

- Rodney Childers (@rchilders55) August 6, 2013