Tony Stewart ticked off one other profession accomplishment final weekend, profitable an NHRA Prime Gasoline race. However for the winner of so many karting, USAC, World of Outlaws, IROC, NASCAR and races by the a long time, this win actually struck dwelling.
It was the primary one attended by his son, 5-month-old Dominic.
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“There’s (Stewart’s spouse) Leah (Pritchett) developing the steps with Dominic, and I’m not gonna lie, I about misplaced it. That was the cherry on prime. And by the tip of the day, it was the 2 scoops of ice cream,” he stated. “That is a sentimental second.”
The Columbus, Indiana, native mirrored on the weekend and extra Tuesday in an , saying that choosing up his first win in a special type of racing is “an enormous deal for me.”
“All through my profession, anytime I tried one thing new, there was a gaggle of people that stated, ‘He’ll fail at this,'” Stewart stated. “I really like the naysayers. They gasoline the hearth and keenness to do one thing folks say I can not do.”
So what may he drive subsequent? He plans on making a full checklist of his wins and kinds of autos he has raced. He stated he raced a monster truck as soon as, and broke his again within the course of. He stated his 53-year-old physique could not deal with bike racing, however did not rule out boat or figure-8 competitors.
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Tony Stewart wins NHRA Prime Gasoline race:
Tony Stewart on racing the Indianapolis 500 once more
Stewart — who competed in 5 Indy 500s, with a greatest end of fifth in 1997 — stated he would welcome being a part of race actions, however competing is unrealistic.
“I do not really feel I’d have that enter to assist the workforce make the suitable choices to place collectively the suitable package deal and have a profitable automotive,” he stated. “The one manner I am going again to the Indy 500 is that if I really feel I’ve a shot to win the Indy 500. … I do not suppose I would be succesful due to (an absence of) seat time.”
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He is the one driver who has accomplished the Indy 500-NASCAR Cup Double, racing for 1,100 miles on the identical day. He completed sixth at Indy and third within the Coca-Cola 600 in 2001.
Stewart is retaining an in depth eye on somebody he believes might higher that feat.
Apr 13, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; NHRA prime gasoline driver Tony Stewart celebrates with son Dominic Stewart after profitable the 4 Broad Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The win is the primary of Stewarts skilled drag racing profession. Obligatory Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Pictures
Tony Stewart cheers for Kyle Larson at Indy-NASCAR Double
is making an attempt the Double for the second straight 12 months. He completed 18th within the rain-delayed Indy 500, main 4 laps however struggling a pit-road rushing penalty. The Cup race had already begun as he traveled to Charlotte, however rain there prevented him from moving into his automotive.
“I do not suppose it is out of the realm for him to beat what we did when it comes to efficiency,” Stewart stated. “He is greater than able to doing that, as effectively.
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“If anybody’s going to interrupt (Stewart’s feat), I would prefer it to be Kyle. … Anytime he is racing something, I am a fan.”
Larson’s background matches Stewart’s. He is prepared to race nearly something, and he regularly wins in something he tries. Larson has 2 Cup wins in 2025, in addition to Xfinity and Vans wins.
