Stewart Returns To His Greatest Victory

 

He’s still feisty – Stewart readies for Brickyard 400
Rumors that he has become Mr. Sensitive are greatly exaggerated.
By Pete DiPrimio
pdiprimio@news-sentinel.com

INDIANAPOLIS — Tony Stewart is angry again. Is this so bad? Sure, it offends a few people (fellow NASCAR drivers, media pontificators, Carl Edwards fans), but do we really want a soft, cuddly Stewart around when the feistier version is so much more compelling?

Stewart wrecks a few competitors, contributes a few million to charity, chastises a few young drivers for wild racing, scales a few fences after victories, enjoys a few Dairy Queen treats, cuddles with 6-pound pet Chihuahua Kayle and earns enough ($16.7 million in earnings and endorsements last year) to pay Barry Bonds’ lawyer fees.

Mellowed rumors aside, Stewart remains the unshaven face of success through passion and if you don’t like it, get out of his way.

“If you don’t have that desire,” he says, “you won’t be successful. You have to have that feeling in your gut that you want to win every weekend.” more on Stewart at Indy