Tony Stewart

Four-time NASCAR Cup champion and 1996-97 IRL champion.

Tony Stewart, nicknamed "Smoke", is an American racing driver and four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.

Quick Facts

Birth name: Anthony Wayne Stewart
Born: 20 May 1971
Birthplace: Columbus, Indiana, U.S.
Weight: 225 lb / 102 kg
Total cup races: 618
Years in cup: 18
First cup race: 1999 Daytona 500 (Daytona)
Last cup race: 2016 Ford EcoBoost 400 (Homestead)

Lore & Background

In 1995 he was the first driver to win USAC's Triple Crown. He moved into Indy cars with the Indy Racing League and started his first Indianapolis 500 from pole after Arie Luyendyk's time was disallowed and teammate Scott Brayton was killed. He won the IRL title in the 1996-97 season.

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