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PHOENIX – NOVEMBER 5: Tony Stewart, driver of the #20 Joe Gibbs Racing Home Depot Chevrolet, looks on before his qualifying run for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 on November 5, 2004 at the Phoenix International Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
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PHOENIX – NOVEMBER 5: Tony Stewart, driver of the #20 Joe Gibbs Racing Home Depot Chevrolet, looks on before his qualifying run for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 on November 5, 2004 at the Phoenix International Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
Versatility is a much sought-after trait in NASCAR, but only a very few drivers actually conquer that ability. Tony Stewart sits atop that list, with miles of a gap between him and second place. This fresh development is a testament to that versatility.
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Stewart has dipped his hands in a lot of ventures over his time in racing. But most times than not, he has come out with gold—for him the saying should be: Jack of All and King of All!
Apart from his legendary status as a racing driver, winning 3 Cup Series titles, he has also commandeered a brilliant team in Stewart-Haas Racing. Stewart’s SRX Series is also one of the most loved series among drivers and fans.
Smoke also owns the Eldora Speedway—a dirt track that is now renowned for hosting high-paying Sprint Car races. In December last year, Stewart and Eldora made the announcement for the Eldora Million 2023.
Stewart said as he made the announcement, “Back in 2003, Eldora hosted a non-wing race that paid $200,000 to winner Jac Haudenschild, but this will be the first time a sprint car driver will race for a winner’s check worth $1 million.”
“This will showcase the best of the best, and you’re going to want to see how this race unfolds where in the final laps, with the guys still in the hunt running close together, what they will do to win a million dollars.”
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With all the years of experience running cars, owning cars, and organizing races—he would obviously have some of the best insights.
NASCAR announces Tony Stewart for Daytona
Acknowledging the great insights Smoke has to offer, NASCAR finally decided to bring him into the booth for the Busch Clash and Daytona.
Smoke is back! @NASCARonFOX kicks off @NASCAR’s 75th season with Hall of Famer @TonyStewart back in the @FOXSports booth with @MikeJoy500 & @ClintBowyer for the Feb. 5 Clash at the Coliseum & the Feb. 19 Daytona 500.
🗒️: https://t.co/Wr6A15ZTIF pic.twitter.com/xAAqLKJS6a
— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) January 26, 2023
Fans were ecstatic to hear about this.
This is one of the reasons that I’m tuning in this year again! https://t.co/PqYYtzM1Mf
— Shelton Stilley (@SheltonStilley) January 27, 2023
Looking forward to working with Smoke again!! https://t.co/OrprCNlOno
— Jamie Little (@JamieLittleTV) January 27, 2023
Holy W https://t.co/DvqwZXia5X
— Heisenbriscoe (@mandude03VidsYT) January 26, 2023
YEAH BABY!!!! Smoke’s back in the booth! https://t.co/8B9dGCWOZb
— NJBrony1107 (@brony1107) January 26, 2023
Hell yes 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽wish Smoke was full time at FOX. But, I'll take what we can get & Welcome Back Smoke 👍🏽
— Gary (@Kid67y) January 26, 2023
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With the large fan following that Stewart has, this move is going to prop up viewership numbers for the sport. A significant decision!
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