January 20, 2009
Stewart to attempt to qualify Hendrick car for Daytona Nationwide race
Yesterday, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Tony Stewart would try and qualify the No. 80 Hendrick Motorsports car for the Nationwide race at Daytona. He's won this same event three times...once for Joe Gibbs (2008) and twice for Kevin Harvick (2005 and 2006).
"After winning the season-opening Nationwide Series race at Daytona three times, we're going to try and get another one, this time for Rick," said Stewart, who has seven career Nationwide Series victories. "Hopefully we can go back-to-back for a second time and put the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet in Victory Lane. Rick and I have been friends for years, so it would mean a lot to me to get a win for him."
If Stewart makes the race, it would be his first appearance in a Hendrick Motorsports car. Hendrick has had three victories at Daytona in the Nationwide Series.
"Tony is one of the best drivers in the world," Hendrick said. "We know how terrific he is at Daytona, so I told the guys to build him a fast car and let him do what he does best. He's a great friend, and it's going to be fun to see him drive for Hendrick Motorsports for the first time."
Good luck Stewart.
Speaking of Stewart, this is how you know the season is just starting up:
(Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
He is actually smiling to the media, something that you never see. We'll revisit this photo later in the year, I am sure.
All for now.
Posted at 12:01 PM
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Tony is sporting his corporate look. He's a happy man. You will see him smiling a lot from Victory lane.
The Stewart-Haas website will be up and running soon.
Posted by
racefanJanuary 20, 2009 01:12 PM
This is great. To have a super star run a race brings excitement to a Nationwide race.
As busy as Tony is, to take time out to run a Nationwide race, shows that the Hendrick connection is more than just supplying engines for Stewart-Hass.
Posted by
cindyJanuary 21, 2009 09:42 AM
Aw, come on, folks. Let's put things in perspective. Tony is promoting his company and stroking his ego. Hendrick is important and Tony is a good driver but this isn't important stuff. Bring it on. Daytona is coming soon.
Posted by
MsBoogityJanuary 21, 2009 05:53 PM
Tony will also drive for Harvick's Nationwide team too, part time, in 2009, Cindy.
Junior featured on SportsCentury this morning at 9AM.
Posted by
racefanJanuary 22, 2009 08:27 AM
Burger King Corp. announced Wednesday that the company has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Tony Stewart and Stewart-Haas Racing.
As part of the sponsorship agreement, BKC has two primary paint schemes on the No. 14 Sprint Cup car which will be featured at the July 4th Cup Series race at Daytona and the September 27th race at Dover. The company also has a personal services agreement with Stewart that includes appearances in commercials, restaurant promotions and at BKC sponsored events.
Posted by
racefanJanuary 22, 2009 06:33 PM
Why do I get the feeling that Stewart jumped at the chance to have that creepy Burger King hand him Whoppers in a commercial.
Director: That was good Tony. Let's take that cut.
Tony (mouth full of burger): I wasn't feeling it. Let's do it again.
Director: Tony, this was our fifth take!
Posted by
son of racefanJanuary 23, 2009 07:47 AM
Ha, I knew if I put that info out there that that would be cause for comments! Hopefully that creepy king will go away. And I understand that Tony can have all the free burgers he'd like.
Posted by
racefanJanuary 23, 2009 10:58 AM
While I don't know as much as my fellow bloggers on this website, I do know a lot about marketing and sales.. So, son of racefan, I agree with your observation. I rally would like to talk about the upcoming season for Sprint. I can go to several websites to get the info that is being passed on here. While I realize some of the bloggers really love to absorb all of this trivial info, I also think those bloggers should realize that most of us are pretty adept at finding the info on our own.
Posted by
MsBoogityJanuary 23, 2009 12:50 PM
Hi Everyone! Completely unrelated post but just wanted to let everyone know that this Saturday night's Portland Pirates match is also a Tribute to Motorsports. No free burgers but probably free cheese or dip from Helluva Good as well as cars from Beech Ridge & Oxford. I'm on a new outreach committee for The NASCAR Foundation and will be signing up companies to participate in NASCAR Day 2009 so stop on by. You can check out my photo album from last year's Track Walk at NHMS and learn more about The NASCAR Foundation. Would love to meet everyone! Thanks!
Posted by
klayswifeJanuary 23, 2009 02:38 PM
Completely unrelated post but just wanted to let everyone know that this Saturday night's Portland Pirates match is also "Tribute to Motorsports" night. No free burgers but probably free cheese or dip from Helluva Good as well as cars on display from Beech Ridge & Oxford Plains. I'm part of a new outreach committee for The NASCAR Foundation and I'll be there signing up companies to participate in this year's NASCAR Day 2009. Stop on by and see my photo album from last year's Track Walk at NHMS too! Would love to meet everyone! If you can't make it, you can sign up at www.nascar.com/nascarday
Posted by
klayswifeJanuary 23, 2009 02:46 PM
Oops, sorry about that, I'm new at this!
Posted by
klayswifeJanuary 23, 2009 02:47 PM
Cool. Keep us updated on any Nascar Foundation activities around.( I did the track walk at Bristol last summer. Plan to do some more this coming season.)
(Hint: If your post doesn't appear, just wait a bit. I don't know where they are hanging up, but they will get there eventually.)
Posted by
racefanJanuary 23, 2009 04:29 PM
Thanks, racefan! They're still finalizing the Track Walk schedule for 2009 but I'll let everyone know as soon as I do. I hope they'll have another at New Hampshire, it was a lot of fun.
Posted by
klayswifeJanuary 23, 2009 04:33 PM
HES NOTHING BUT A HOT HEAD, THAT WILL CRASH ANYONE HE CAN TO GET TO THE FRONT. THATS WHY MEATBRAIN HASN'T BEEN THE CHAMP!
Posted by
phil R.January 24, 2009 08:07 AM
Pictures from the track walk and Nascar Foundation Family night at Bristol are posted on Facebook, klayswife. It was a lot of fun.
Who is your favorite driver?
Posted by
racefanJanuary 24, 2009 08:45 AM
Rolex on this weekend.
Fantasy leagues starting. Pay the Fan (Racingone.com)open for signups. $39.00 but you win $$$ prizes.
Posted by
racefanJanuary 24, 2009 09:38 AM
Word has it that Kyle Petty will drive the Rolex-Grand Am series this season. Car is being sponsored partly by Victory Junction. Does this mean he's using donors' $$$ to finance a race car?
Posted by
racefanJanuary 26, 2009 08:55 AM
Want a racing fix? Wreckreation Nation (Discovery Channel)will feature school bus racing tonight I believe on the figure eight track. Last week it was lawnmower races. The show is hosted by Dave Mordal who was a contestant on season one of Last Comic Standing. He's one funny guy.It's a pretty good show.
Walmart has nice Kyle Busch shirts that are not overloaded with M & M characters.
Newman and Stewart on For Race Fans Only, Friday night on QVC.
Posted by
racefanJanuary 27, 2009 09:10 AM
Jenn: We want you back ASAP! Hey guys, let's talk Daytona, JR, Smoke, Kyle, whatever. I need some of you regulars to return and talk to me.
Posted by
MsBoogityJanuary 27, 2009 10:58 AM
Daytona is nearing. Let's all add our two cents on this blog. I miss hearing from some of the regulars. Let's roll.
Posted by
MsBoogityJanuary 27, 2009 12:58 PM
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