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September 30, 2015 | By IMS
Tony Stewart officially announced his retirement from NASCAR Sprint Cup racing after the 2016 season on Wednesday, saying the choice was “100 percent mine” and that he’s not done racing in other series. The Columbus, Indiana, native – who also officially handed over the driving duties of the No. 14 Chevrolet to Clint Bowyer starting in 2017 – will remain involved in NASCAR as an owner with Stewart-Haas Racing after one more season that he said will not be a “ride-it-out year.” “The reason that we decided to go ahead and run through the end of next year is 100 percent because of fans that have supported us over the years,” Stewart said, noting Jeff Gordon’s wave of fan support this year as he retires as a driver. “That’s important for me to be able to do this for our fans that have stuck with us through thick and thin and supported us.” Stewart has won three NASCAR Cup titles and 48 races as a driver, including the Brickyard 400 in 2005 and 2007. His Stewart-Haas Racing team is the defending champion in Sprint Cup with driver Kevin Harvick. Prior to joining NASCAR, Stewart was an IndyCar Series standout, winning the 1997 series title and three races in two full-time seasons. He ran the Indianapolis 500 five times with a high finish of fifth in 1997. In 2001, “Smoke” became the first driver to complete all 1,100 miles of the Memorial Day weekend “double,” finishing sixth at Indy and then third at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte. “The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has seen many talented drivers compete over the last 106 years, but very few possessed the ability to be competitive in every aspect of the sport like Tony Stewart,” said Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles. “Tony’s ability to adapt and get the most out of a USAC midget or sprint car, an Indy car or a NASCAR stock car makes him the modern day version of A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti. It doesn’t matter what you call the car, or where it races, Tony Stewart can race it and race it to the front. He is also one of the very few drivers that has been able to transition the successes as a driver into successful team and track ownership. “As a proud Hoosier, Tony’s successes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have been some of the track’s most special moments. We look forward to celebrating Tony’s driving career throughout 2016, cheering him on in person at the Brickyard 400, and continuing to watch his team compile many more success for years to come.” Stewart was jovial with reporters on Wednesday about his future and what went into his decision to retire, but had a one-word answer to a question about returning to the Indianapolis 500 as a driver: “No.” Stewart, 44, said the decision began to materialize earlier this season and was cemented when Bowyer became available to take over his seat. “It’s all about culture, all about fit factor,” Bowyer said. “This couldn’t fit any better.”