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Chase Briscoe receives special message from childhood idol Tony Stewart ahead of NASCAR championship race

Chase Briscoe grew up idolizing fellow Indiana native Tony Stewart. Briscoe later got the opportunity to drive for Stewart’s race team as he began his NASCAR Cup Series career.

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Kenny Wallace Ranks Denny Hamlin Right Up There With Tony Stewart As the Most Mentally Strong NASCAR Driver

Denny Hamlin’s recent display of emotion struck a chord across the NASCAR community. Fans who once showered him with boos after victories stood to applaud him at Las Vegas, recognizing the weight of the moment.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 21

'That Part Is Unfortunate': Kyle Larson Reacts to Tony Stewart-Rico Abreu Development

Kyle Larson has mixed feelings about Rico Abreu replacing Donny Schatz at Tony Stewart Racing for the 2026 Kubota High Limit Racing sprint car series.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / September 15

Watch: Tony Stewart Miraculously Walks out Unharmed After a wild NHRA crash

Tony Stewart, despite being 54, has not let go of the motorsport bug as he continues to make appearances in various categories. Stewart might be one of the most versatile drivers in the world, as his move to NHRA after NASCAR retirement speaks volumes about his love for the game.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 10

Ryan Blaney Wants His Legacy to Mirror That of Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart’s

In 12 years at the Cup level, Ryan Blaney has collected 15 wins and, most importantly, the 2023 championship. His breakthrough didn’t come during his stint in Wood Brothers Racing’s No.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 16

Mark Martin Credits Tony Stewart for Doing Something No One Could in NASCAR

In a way, NASCAR Hall of Famers Mark Martin and Tony Stewart are kindred spirits: they are not afraid to speak their minds, even though their words put NASCAR in a bad light.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / August 10

Van Gisbergen Breaks All Time NASCAR Rookie Win Record at The Glen

Move over Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart. Shane van Gisbergen scored his fourth victory of his NASCAR Cup Series rookie season in Sunday's Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, which allowed the driver of the No.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 13

Shane van Gisbergen tied these NASCAR records with Sonoma win

Following his win in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, Shane van Gisbergen kept adding his name to NASCAR's record books.

King of the road: van Gisbergen dominates Sonoma, takes third win of 2025

Chase Briscoe compares van Gisbergen to Michael Jordan after Sonoma

Sonoma NASCAR Xfinity Series race was a preview of the future

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 9

When An Injury to Tony Stewart’s Driver Proved to be a Big Blessing for Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. may have recently grabbed headlines for his run-in with Carson Hocevar, but when it comes to tallying trophies, his NASCAR Cup résumé remains modest.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / July 5

Watch: Joe Gibbs Spill the Beans 'Who Was Harder to Deal With' Between Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart

Over the years, NASCAR has had no shortage of iconic drivers. Names such as Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart are always remembered by fans for their incredible careers in the stock car racing series.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 3

Kevin Harvick presses Joe Gibbs on whether Kyle Busch or Tony Stewart was harder to handle

During the 2000s, Joe Gibbs Racing had two of the most fiery personalities in NASCAR: Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart. Both delivered championships to Coach Gibbs during their time with the JGR organization.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / June 23

Ex-Dodge CEO Gives an Update on Tony Stewart’s Possible Return as NASCAR team owner

Dodge Ram is all set to make a terrific return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the 2026 season, ending their 13-year-long absence from the sport.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 3

Tony Stewart Wants NASCAR to Sort Itself Out Before It’s Too Late: 'They Are the Root of Their Own Problem'

Tony Stewart has never been afraid to speak his mind, particularly when it comes to criticizing NASCAR. The NASCAR Hall of Famer has been quite vocal about NASCAR’s need to change since he stopped racing stock cars after the 2016 season.

NASCAR News / The Spun / May 2

Tony Stewart extends an official offer to Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. responded to an "open invitation" from Tony Stewart.

Austin Hill to start from pole after NASCAR Xfinity Series practice, qualifying at Texas rained out

NASCAR Wurth 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Tyler Ankrum to start from pole after NASCAR Truck Series practice, qualifying at Texas rained out

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / The Spun / April 19

Tony Stewart makes NASCAR racing career announcement

Tony Stewart may be 53 years old at this point, but that doesn't mean he's ready for retirement.

Who's hot, who's not as NASCAR Cup Series heads into lone off weekend

Why Ryan Blaney should be feeling confident going into off weekend

Why it's time for NASCAR Truck Series driver Rajah Caruth to worry

Why Rockingham Speedway's second comeback will be better than its first

Why the Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin rivalry is not going away

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / March 8

Four Months As a Dad and Tony Stewart STILL Hasn't Changed His First Diaper

During his 53 years of life, Tony Stewart has done a lot of things with his hands. He’s held the steering wheel in hundreds of race cars, worked under the hood on said cars, shook the hands of countless fans, signed thousands of autographs and even used those same hands to throw punches, when needed.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

NASCAR News / The Spun / December 3

Tony Stewart Announces Decision On The 2025 Racing Season

Tony Stewart may be getting out of the NASCAR business after the end of Stewart-Haas Racing, but he isn't finished with racing as a whole. The three-time Cup Series champion will be taking his talents to NHRA drag racing, where he'll fill in for his wife Leah Pruett.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 17

Tony Stewart and wife Leah Pruett announce birth of baby boy

What a day for Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett. Their firstborn son came into this world last night and the racers couldn’t be more excited. Stewart had taken over for Leah in her Top Fuel Dragster this season throughout the pregnancy.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2024

Stewart-Haas Racing searching for another storybook Sonoma win amid team's forthcoming closure

Whether it be Chase Briscoe in Stewart's No. 14, rookie Josh Berry in the No. 4, veteran Ryan Preece in the No. 41, or a resurgent Noah Gragson in the No. 10, the time has never been better for a Stewart-Haas driver to catch lightning in a bottle at the California road course.

Corey Lajoie's NASCAR hourglass may be running out of sand

NASCAR finally ends speculation on Kyle Larson's playoff waiver

Week 15 NASCAR power rankings: Gateway winner races into top 16

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