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Stewart showing passion for ownership
The most surprising thing Tony Stewart has learned since becoming a team owner, he says, is just how quickly he wanted to return to the Charlotte area, to his new digs, to be around "his guys." "Believe it or not, I went home for about 10 days and actually didn't enjoy it as much," Stewart says. "I almost felt homesick for wanting to be back in Charlotte. And that's the first time since I've started in this series that I can remember feeling that way." Home for Stewart typically means Columbus, Ind., where he returned -- moving into his boyhood home -- some three years ago, in part to get out of the glare of the spotlight that follows the sport's stars on and off the race track. It wasn't the only reason. Just one of several. It's an unusual, unexpected admission. Stewart, who ended a successful, 10-year tenure with Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of 2008 to become co-owner of the newly-renamed Stewart-Haas Racing, has always looked forward to the series' annual end-of-season break. It provided a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of the sport, to free oneself from the clutter and the responsibility.
Tony Stewart, Chris Graythen/Getty Images
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I think Tony will find out he won't have time to do these type of things once the season starts.
night wolff
Howling In, KY
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Not if he expects to compete, Wolf. It may be a long, long year for him.
Rickapolis
Annapolis , MD
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The fox caught the rabbit when the rabbit stopped to rest.
JKINDELRAY
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I have no doubt that Tony will do okay....against many economic and stress odds.
I wish him all the best.
I hope we get to see some of his "fire" back again. he was way too polite in 2008 (for Tony) LOL
LittleE~BigM fan
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You will Little E == he will be driving a Chevy again, LOL
SLY 1
Pompano, FL
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LOL SLY....I hope that you are right
LittleE~BigM fan
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LOL, Sly I hope the same as well.
-Mr. FLOAT-
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So long Tony...you're the new Kyle Petty bubba.
mojostarz
Kennedyville , MD
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In your dreams
Pangtong
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Yep, Kyle Petty, Michael Waltrip and Tony Stewart have all won their last race.
Lon Moer
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