Tony Stewart

Professional NASCAR driver Tony Stewart raced for the Joe Gibbs Racing team beginning in 1999. He announced in July 2008 that he would move to Haas CNC Racing as a driver and co-owner after the 2008 season. The new team is now known as Stewart-Haas.ESPN: Stewart granted release from Gibbs, will move to Haas (July 9, 2008)

Stewart won at Pocono on June 7, 2009, his first win as a team owner.http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=4239420

Tony Stewart began his NASCAR career in 1999, finishing in the top 10 in several races. He finished 4th place in points in his first year. His early success earned him NASCAR's Winston Cup Rookie of the Year award.

Stewart won his first series championship in 2002 for Joe Gibbs Racing. Stewart finished the season with three wins, putting him 31 points ahead of runner up Mark Martin in the final standings.

Stewart won his second series championship in 2005 with five race victories. He had seven top-10 finishes in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, three of which were runner up.NASCAR.com: Tony Stewart | Kevin Grubb

Stewart and Ryan Newman both crashed their cars during the final Daytona 500 practice on February 14, 2009. Neither driver was injured. Both drivers blamed the crash on the quality of the Goodyear tires provided to the teams.Hartford Courant: Tony Stewart And Ryan Newman Crash In Final Daytona 500 Practice; Stewart Blasts Goodyear - Shawn Courchesne | Auto Racing (February 14, 2009)

• Mahalo's Guide to the NASCAR driver series
• Fox Sports.com.com : Career Stats
  • Height: 5-9
  • Weight: 170
  • Rookie Year: 1999

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