Why did Tony Stewart not give the command to start engines at Homestead-Miami Speculations arise as NASCAR team owner gives Grand Marshal responsibility a miss Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Why did Tony Stewart not give the command to start engines at Homestead-Miami Speculations arise as NASCAR team owner gives Grand Marshal responsibility a miss

NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart looks on from the grid before the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Contender Boats 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Former driver and current team owner Tony Stewart is a figure in the world of stock car racing whose presence is rivaled by hardly anyone else in the sport. As one of the driving forces behind in the highest echelon of the sport, the NASCAR Hall of Famer is not known for holding back on his thoughts, especially when he feels wronged by the governing body. Stewart-Haas Racing has not had the easiest of going into the Cup Series recently, with two of its three drivers and teams on the receiving end of huge penalties this season. In light of the recent at Charlotte, which involved a hefty fine and suspensions for crew members, Tony Stewart expressed his grief with the sport publicly on his Twitter handle. Looking for a new weekend hobby (something not south eastern based) if anyone has any ideas. Something low drama and relaxing preferablyLooking for a new weekend hobby (something not south eastern based) if anyone has any ideas. Something low drama and relaxing preferably Another possible way Stewart has shown displeasure with the sport has been his absence from Grand Marshal duties in Miami, Florida this weekend. The former driver was scheduled to instruct current drivers to start their engines at the start of the Dixie Vodka 400, which wasn't performed by him as originally planned. Saw this when looking up start times for today: Tony Stewart was originally supposed to be grand marshal for Homestead and give the command to fire engines. However, country singer Kip Moore (who is doing a pre-race concert) will now give the command instead (announced Friday).Saw this when looking up start times for today: Tony Stewart was originally supposed to be grand marshal for Homestead and give the command to fire engines. However, country singer Kip Moore (who is doing a pre-race concert) will now give the command instead (announced Friday). In light of his recent actions and opinions on the sport, Tony Stewart seems to have lost interest in a field that he dominated previously. Stewart's thought process was further solidified amongst fans when the 51-year-old looked forward to going racing in the NHRA Drag Racing Series, as claimed by himself during an event at Texas Motor Speedway.

Why did Tony Stewart skip his NASCAR Grand Marshal duties in Miami last weekend

Despite being present for the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series races this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Tony Stewart did not seem interested in commanding the drivers to start their engines on Sunday. As shared by The Athletic's Jeff Gluck, the Stewart-Haas Racing co-owner was slated to perform Grand Marshal duties for the 400-mile-long race, which were eventually seen being performed by country singer Kip Moore. ' just wants to go fast.

The three-time NASCAR Cup champ will make his debut this weekend at .' just wants to go fast.The three-time NASCAR Cup champ will make his debut this weekend at . Speculation amongst fans on social media included his displeasure with the sport's governing body, and his not performing the pre-race ritual, another display of his recent thoughts. Another reason why Stewart was not interested in Grand Marshal duties could be NASCAR's fear of the former driver being vocal about the sport in a negative way just before the race. Tony Stewart's falling out of love with stock car racing, however, is as evident as ever amongst the racing fraternity and doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found