Tony Stewart

As a NASCAR driver, Maryland native Travis Pastrana settles down -- sort of

2013-06-01 13:37:00

The dream was stirred years ago for Travis Pastrana, nearly half a lifetime now for the Maryland-born motocross and X Games superstar who is about to turn 30 and is in the midst of trying his fourth extreme sport: NASCAR. The reality has come in the...

Turning dirt racing into a career

2012-12-01 12:00:00

Kyle Lear was a freshman soccer player trying out for the JV team at Arundel High when he had to make a choice between continuing in the sport or devoting his weekends to another of his longtime passions: racing cars. Soccer lost out. "They asked me...

What's next for Kyle Busch, crew chief?

2012-09-09 15:42:30

Georgetown University guard Fred Brown absent-mindedly threw a pass to North Carolina's James Worthy in the NCAA men's basketball championship game 30 years ago and handed the Tar Heels a championship. Hoyas' coach John Thompson never wavered in his faith...

7-year-old Ellicott City go-kart racer has always felt need for speed

2012-06-03 14:22:00

When Zac Fowler was 3 years old and watched a NASCAR race on TV for the first time, he knew he would get behind the wheel one day. What he didn't know — even after firmly telling his parents, "I wanna do that," over and over again — was...

Call it the chase before the Chase

2011-08-31 00:00:00

It's shaping up to be a wild ride as NASCAR heads into the last two regular-season races (Atlanta, Sunday night) and Richmond (Sept. 10) before the 12-driver field is set for the Chase. Five guys are in: Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Carl...

Patrick 'dedicated' to NASCAR future

2012-01-24 20:54:59

Is there any question NASCAR's "It Girl" is serious about hanging with the big boys? News flash: Danica Patrick is skipping the Indianapolis 500 to race in the Coca-Cola 600 in May. That shows a serious level of engagement for Patrick, who has dabbled...

Stewart's split decision

2012-01-24 20:54:59

CONCORD. N.C. — Breakups are always complicated. You rarely leave on equal terms. It seems one party initiates the split. Irreconcilable differences, anyone? That's how it went down with Tony Stewart and Darian Grubb last season. Stewart told...

White House-NASCAR flap sign of contentious times

2011-09-04 17:33:34

So who doesn't want to go to the White House? Don't ask that question in the NASCAR garage. You might get an indignant stare. Or a lot of lip from a driver who thinks you have labeled him a Communist. A silly "controversy" is brewing because several...

Martin, Patrick could be good fit

2011-09-07 00:00:00

As Danica Patrick makes the transition from the open-wheel world to NASCAR nation, she will have an excellent mentor. Tony Stewart will be her team owner while she races a select number of Cup races. Another mentor couldn't hurt. Mark Martin, anybody?...

Gordon's reign cleanses

2011-09-07 00:00:00

HAMPTON, Ga. — Shortly after the 200th lap in Tuesday's AdvoCare 500, a heavy mist started falling on Atlanta Motor Speedway, forcing officials to call for a caution. After pit stops by the usual suspects, it was time to meet the new drivers atop...

Busch aggressive off the track too

2011-09-14 00:00:00

Love 'em or hate 'em, the Busch brothers are always in the mix when it comes to contentious relationships in NASCAR. Kurt Busch had to be restrained by team members along pit road in Richmond after an incident with NASCAR.com reporter Joe Menzer....

'Smoke' sends a signal

2011-09-20 20:45:57

Well, hello there, Tony Stewart. Where have you been? The dynamics of the Chase for the Sprint Cup certainly got shuffled in a hurry Monday at Chicagoland Speedway, where one of the favorites, Jeff Gordon, ran out of gas, and Stewart, one of the guys...

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Wednesday, June 13, 2013. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel)

2013-06-11 00:00:00

Tony Stewart's crew removes burrs on a tire during the final practice session in preparation for tomorrows 32nd Annual Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway on Saturday afternoon.

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Code 3 Associates/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, takes part in pre-race ceremonies during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 2, 2013 in Dover, Delaware.

2013-06-03 04:53:32