Two years after closing the doors of Eldora for NASCAR, Tony Stewart has had a change of heart.
NASCAR once crushed Tony Stewart’s heart. Not literally, but symbolically. It happened in 2021, when the co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing approached NASCAR with an offer to host a cup series race at Eldora Speedway, a clay dirt oval he controls. However, NASCAR made some harsh statements about the deal that prompted Tony Stewart to lock the doors of Eldora for NASCAR. However, things appear to have changed.
Tony has been voicing his dissatisfaction with NASCAR’s response to the cup series offer since 2021. However, Tony’s grievance season has come to an end!
The co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing has officially opened the doors of Eldora to NASCAR. But why isn’t Tony outraged about NASCAR now? There is certainly a missing component in this puzzle. Perhaps Tony’s perspective has shifted due to a prospective cooperation opportunity.
What Happened Two Years Ago in 2021 That Caused Tony Stewart to Close Eldora’s Door to NASCAR?
In 2021, Tony Stewart made a highly controversial move. Initially, some believed that NASCAR had deleted Eldora from the Truck Series schedule. However, Stewart later revealed that it was they that did not extend their deal with NASCAR.
Tony had a good motive for doing it. During an interview the same year, Stewart expressed disappointment that his track was not even considered for the cup series.
Tony did not even had the opportunity to discuss his track’s suitability for hosting the cup series. Speaking with AP, the NASCAR great stated, “I asked if Eldora was under consideration for an Xfinity or Cup race in the future, and I was told not at this time.” Tony was disappointed since he didn’t even given the chance to exhibit his track talent. It was something he took to heart, telling NASCAR authorities, “We are done!” Tony allegedly chose to close the door of
The main source of frustration for Stewart-Haas Racing’s co-owner was a lack of communication with NASCAR. He released a statement that addressed the same topic. Tony responded: “I am extremely frustrated as a track owner that there was zero communication from NASCAR.” Things aren’t the same between him and NASCAR. Tony has now opened the previously locked doors. But what led to this?
Tony Stewart’s change of heart might lead to a potential partnership with NASCAR for the Cup Series
It’s been nearly two years since Tony Stewart and NASCAR clashed. But since then, Tony has worked hard to put his racing circuits among the greatest in the motorsports business. The NASCAR great now believes Eldora Speedway can host any racing event in the world, including the popular NASCAR Cup series.
Furthermore, Tony’s once-unrealized dream may suddenly become a reality.
According to reports, Bristol Motor Speedway may not hold races in the upcoming NASCAR Cup season. After organizing several successful racing events at Eldora Speedway, the most famous of which was the Eldora Million, Tony demonstrated the track’s versatility in hosting racing. So there’s a significant likelihood that NASCAR may really
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