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In a sport that has become more corporate than cornpone, Tony Stewart remains a rebel, making him one of the most loved (and hated) drivers in all of auto racing. Nicknamed "Smoke", Stewart's fiery personality has led to frequent confrontations with fellow drivers, media and the NASCAR establishment. Regardless, he's shown the ability to channel that anger into a successful Nextel Cup career that includes 32 wins and two season championships (2002 and 2005). The Columbus, Ind., native is considered the racer's racer, and has driven everything from Indy Cars to sprint cars. The 36-year-old owns a championship World of Outlaws sprint-car team and frequently participates in dirt-track races acr...
In a sport that has become more corporate than cornpone, Tony Stewart remains a rebel, making him one of the most loved (and hated) drivers in all of auto racing. Nicknamed "Smoke", Stewart's fiery personality has led to frequent confrontations with fellow drivers, media and the NASCAR establishment. Regardless, he's shown the ability to channel that anger into a successful Nextel Cup career that includes 32 wins and two season championships (2002 and 2005). The Columbus, Ind., native is considered the racer's racer, and has driven everything from Indy Cars to sprint cars. The 36-year-old owns a championship World of Outlaws sprint-car team and frequently participates in dirt-track races across the Midwest. Moreover, NASCAR's bad boy has also been one of the sport's most charitable, serving as a major fund-raiser for Kyle and Pattie Petty's Victory Junction Gang camp and other organizations. In 2008, he'll drive the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.
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Patrick 'dedicated' to NASCAR future
Is there any question NASCAR's "It Girl" is serious about hanging with the big boys? News flash: Danica Patrick is skipping the Indianapolis 500 to race in the Coca-Cola 600 in May. That shows a serious level of engagement for Patrick, who has dabbled...Tags: Daytona 500, Coca-Cola Co., Speedway Motorsports Incorporated, Mark Martin, Danica Patrick
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Stewart's split decision
CONCORD. N.C. — Breakups are always complicated. You rarely leave on equal terms. It seems one party initiates the split. Irreconcilable differences, anyone? That's how it went down with Tony Stewart and Darian Grubb last season. Stewart told...Tags: Joe Gibbs, NASCAR, Auto Racing, Denny Hamlin
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Johnson on a mission
Every driver is motivated. Every one believes he has a shot. Everybody is excited. That's all hunky-dory. The 2012 NASCAR season has yet to start and the optimistic rumble from the garages always precedes the realistic rumble on the track, when the usual...Tags: Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Chad, Butterfly Ballots, Jimmie Johnson
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Something up sleeve?
There are two ways this can go for Jimmie Johnson: He will either be celebrating his sixth consecutive NASCAR title, or … The other possibility is obvious after some bouncy finishes of late — perhaps there is a flicker of self-doubt in...Tags: International Speedway Corp., Homestead, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch
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NASCAR is locked in
The NBA is on lockdown. Fortunately, all doors are open for business at NASCAR. Let the good times roll, preferably as fast as possible. The sport roars into the final weeks of the season energized by one of the most competitive Chases in Sprint Cup...Tags: Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Brad Keselowski, Basketball, Sports Illustrated
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'Smoke' sends a signal
Well, hello there, Tony Stewart. Where have you been? The dynamics of the Chase for the Sprint Cup certainly got shuffled in a hurry Monday at Chicagoland Speedway, where one of the favorites, Jeff Gordon, ran out of gas, and Stewart, one of the guys...Tags: Homestead, Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, Auto Racing, Kevin Harvick
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Peltz: In wake of Wheldon's death, wait is on for action from IndyCar CEO
After watching the horrifying crash that killed IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, some quickly shifted their sights to a 44-year-old Californian: Randy Bernard. As chief executive of the Izod IndyCar Series, Bernard heavily promoted the race at Las Vegas Motor...Tags: ABC (tv network), Dan Wheldon, Speedway, Danica Patrick, Television
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Title chase takes backseat
As years go, it hasn't been a great one for Jimmie Johnson. He still has a fighting chance to claim his unprecedented sixth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup title, but that's strictly an optimistic spin. Johnson's shot at winning the title would rely on...Tags: Carl Edwards, Bodies of Water, Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR, Auto Racing
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From afterthought to Chase favorite
It has been an incredible run for Tony Stewart, who has risen from the ranks of a competitive afterthought to the driver to beat in the Chase for the Championship. Two victories in two weeks has much to do with that. "It's huge," Stewart said after...Tags: Brian Vickers, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Food Industry, NASCAR
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Ultimate victory on Edwards' radar
Matt Kenseth took a lot of heat when he won a Cup title in 2003 despite never winning a race. For Kenseth, it was all about consistency, as he snagged a season-high 25 top-10 finishes. So it makes one wonder if Carl Edwards will endure the same type of...Tags: Super Bowl, Carl Edwards, New England Patriots, Matt Kenseth, Kenny Wallace
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Who will win Chase for the Sprint Cup?
Edge to Edwards Jim Peltz Los Angeles Times This is truly a tossup, but give Carl Edwards the edge as the Chase concludes Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. For starters, Edwards drives for Roush Fenway Racing, and that Ford team has won six of the...Tags: Carl Edwards, NASCAR, Auto Racing, Denny Hamlin, Los Angeles Times
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Champ shifting gears
Tony Stewart won't have any problems celebrating his third NASCAR Cup title when the party hits Las Vegas for "Champions Week." The official schedule was changed because of Stewart's actions the last time he won the title in 2005. A breakfast honoring...Tags: Homestead, ESPN (tv network), NASCAR, Auto Racing, Daytona International Speedway
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