As I was surfing social media on Sunday morning after the revelation that Tony Stewart had withdrawn from the All Star Circuit of Champions finale at Bubba Raceway Park the night before, I saw a lot of “fans” throwing shade at ‘Smoke’ for his actions and for not competing in front of a packed house Saturday night.
ASCoC: Stewart Makes Sprint Car Return In All Stars Opener At Bubba
Smoke officially rose on Thursday night at Bubba Raceway Park, as three-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart made his long-awaited return to winged sprint car racing after a nearly-three-year absence.
SPRINTS: Stewart To Drive Hoffman Sprint Car During 69th Little 500
Tony Stewart’s short track racing schedule for the year gained a crown jewel in it on Wednesday, as Hoffman Auto Racing announced that the three-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion will pilot the No. 69 Mean Green/Lykins Energy Solutions sprint car in the 69th annual Pay Less Little 500.