Tony Stewart is a well-known figure not only in NASCAR but also in various other racing disciplines, thanks to his unwavering passion for racing. A few years ago, the co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing ventured into NHRA, making waves in the sport with his presence. Similarly, he has also made notable appearances in other racing series.
Recently, Tony Stewart shared about a challenging week in IMSA and how he missed out on an opportunity in the end. Despite facing setbacks, Stewart’s determination and commitment to racing continue to shine through in every endeavor he undertakes.
Tony Stewart breaking down the race
This was one of those weekends where anything that could go wrong, went wrong. We had some track issues on Friday. It was really hard to get down the racetrack. A lot of cars struggled and we were one of them. We had to abort the run, but still got a time in. Without a full… pic.twitter.com/rPiTvZsiWC
— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) March 25, 2024
As per his recent post on X, Tony Stewart shared about his past weekend which was one of those where everything seemed to go wrong from the start. They encountered track issues on Friday, making it difficult for cars to navigate. Unfortunately, they were one of the cars that struggled, forcing us to abort our run. However, Tony and his team managed to secure a time despite the challenges.
Then Tony shared about the great pass in the qualifying but he was unhappy with the race day as they unfortunately smoked the tires just 100 feet out despite giving their best reaction time.
From NASCAR Champion to NHRA Dragster
In 2022, Tony Stewart made his NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster debut at the Nevada Nationals. The transition from oval tracks to straight-line acceleration was no small feat, but Stewart proved he was up for the challenge. His first two elimination rounds resulted in victories, propelling him to the semifinals on Sunday. Racing against some of the quickest Top Alcohol Dragsters ever assembled, Stewart held his own, qualifying solidly and showcasing his adaptability.
Stewart’s performance during qualifying was nothing short of impressive. Piloting his Mobil 1 dragster, he secured the No. 2 seed. But it was during eliminations that he truly shone. In a narrow victory over James Stevens, Stewart clinched his first win. Later, he added another victory against Taylor Vetter. His consistency on the starting line, with reaction times of .062 in both rounds, demonstrated that he was no rookie driver. Stewart’s NHRA debut had become one of the most talked-about events of the season.
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