7 reasons to watch the LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway: No. 4 - Tony Stewart

By Kris Johnson - Assistant Managing Editor
Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Why watch? To see if Tony Stewart can become the all-time winningest driver in Chicagoland Speedway’s short history. The track, which began hosting Cup events in 2001, has a pair of two-time winners in Stewart and Kevin Harvick.

Talk about two drivers going in opposite directions. Stewart, who typically sizzles during NASCAR’s summer stretch, far exceeded most observers’ expectations during the first half of this season. With two wins in points races and a 180-point advantage in the standings over second-place Jeff Gordon heading into Saturday’s LifeLock.com 400, he’ll look to continue that torrid pace as the second half of the 2009 campaign begins at Chicago.

Meanwhile, Harvick, who won the first two events at Chicagoland Speedway in 2001-02, will simply try to get back on track.

Will there be a reversal of fortune for two of NASCAR’s fieriest drivers? You’ll have to watch and see for yourself.

Mentioned Drivers: Tony Stewart

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    manzytrophygirl said:
    Jul 8, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    GO GET 'EM, SMOKE!!!

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    4-DA-88 said:
    Jul 8, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    What fun it is to watch Tony! Here's hoping he evens up those carry over bonus points.

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    kylestewart said:
    Jul 8, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    I'll be there hoping to see Smoke get his 3rd win!

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    bbhs65 said:
    Jul 8, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Keep it up, Smoke!

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    ga20fan said:
    Jul 8, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    #2 I agree, Tony needs to even up and surpass the bonus points. I also am hoping Kevin does get back on track this weekend. Never know, Kevin may be Stewart-Haas' #3 driver.

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jul 9, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    #5, Kevin is not going anywhere at least until 2011. He has talked with RC and has everything is solid for 2010.

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    ga20fan said:
    Jul 9, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    #6 - I didn't say Tony was hiring Kevin, I said Kevin is a possibility to be the 3rd driver and I didn't say when. It isn't written in stone yet that Tony will be hiring a 3rd driver in 2010. At this point it is only speculation.

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