Conservation mode: Tony Stewart stretches fuel to win at Pocono

By Kenny Bruce - Assistant Managing Editor
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Stewart-Haas Racing's Tony Stewart won Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway.  (David Griffin / NASCAR Scene)

Stewart-Haas Racing's Tony Stewart won Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway.

David Griffin
NASCAR Scene

LONG POND, Pa. – Two of the sport's biggest leadfoots were forced to drive like they were sightseeing instead of racing, and in the end, Tony Stewart won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points race as an owner/driver.

Stewart, who left Joe Gibbs Racing after 10 years to become co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing this season, outlasted Roush Fenway Racing's Carl Edwards to win Sunday’s Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway.

Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, also hoping to stretch his fuel at the end, ran out between turns 2 and 3 while shadowing Edwards and fell from third to seventh.

David Reutimann (Michael Waltrip Racing), Jeff Gordon (Hendrick Motorsports) and Ryan Newman (Stewart-Haas Racing) completed the top five.

“I’m not telling,” Stewart said when asked what he was doing inside the car to save fuel in the closing laps.

“It’s been an awesome weekend,” he said. “It’s more special because of the group of guys I’m working with. ... It’s just a little different when it’s your own [team].”

Stewart won championships in 2002 and 2005, as well as 33 races, while with JGR. But the opportunity to become a co-owner in a Cup team was too good to pass up. Despite starting over, Stewart has been competitive from the start this season, eventually taking the points lead with a runnerup finish a week ago in Dover, Del.

Edwards had a comfortable lead over Stewart with less than 50 laps remaining at Pocono when the day’s fifth caution flew for debris in Turn 3.

Edwards took four tires and came out second, trailing Stewart. Roush Fenway teammates Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth were third and fourth, respectively.

With teams plotting fuel strategy, the pace of the race slowed considerably. Lapped cars were suddenly running as fast as the leaders and drivers were giving up spots in hopes of winning the gas gamble.

But in the end, it was Stewart who won the battle.

“I believe I’ve got a gallon or two left in there,” Edwards said after the race. “I think I’m getting better; Tony’s obviously getting better.

“I didn’t think he was going to be a factor. We made the decision to save fuel and I was sure he was going to run out just like Jimmie did.”

Edwards and Johnson dominated the first half of the race, with Edwards leading three times for 58 laps and Johnson twice for 31. Stewart, who was on the pole when qualifying was rained out and the field set according to the NASCAR rulebook, started at the rear of the field after crashing his primary car during practice on Saturday.

Strangely, both Edwards and Johnson had issues arise just as the race reached the halfway point. Edwards was leading when he was told by crew chief Bob Osborne that the crew didn’t get all the gas in on a previous green-flag stop, meaning he would have to short pit. After giving up the lead, he returned to the track in 14th place, but 36 seconds behind the leader.

Johnson pitted shortly after that, only to have the caution appear for debris in Turn 2.

“We pitted too soon,” crew chief Chad Knaus told his driver over the team’s radio.

“The pits were closed?” Johnson asked. “How are we down a lap?”

"We’re not, we’re tail end of the longest line. ... I’m sorry man, I thought we were good,” Knaus said.

Both drivers, however, were able to work their way back to the front of the pack during the second half of the race.

Stewart led twice for 39 laps while Edwards was out front a race-high six times for 103 laps.

There were five cautions for 20 laps, as NASCAR officials rolled out the sanctioning body’s new double-file restart format.

Denny Hamlin, a previous winner at Pocono, saw his day go south early as the Joe Gibbs Racing driver suffered fuel-pump issues less than three laps into the event. Although he was eventually able to return to the track after repairs were made, he had lost 22 laps to the leaders.

Stewart extended his points lead over Gordon to 71 points. Johnson stayed third as the top three positions remained unchanged.

Mentioned Drivers: Tony Stewart

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  1. 1
    CrazyClyde said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Smoke may not have broken all the records, but he clearly has proven himself as a legend in modern times. Way To Go Smoke!

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    manzytrophygirl said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    YOU DID IT, SMOKE!!! Congratulations to Tony, crew and everyone at S

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    manzytrophygirl said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    YOU DID IT, SMOKE!!! Congratulations to Tony, crew and everyone at S

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    manzytrophygirl said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    YOU DID IT, SMOKE!!! Congratulations to Tony, crew and everyone at S

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    manzytrophygirl said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    sorry...computer is excited over the race...s/b everyone at SHR.

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Great job by a great driver. From last to first. Darian is one of the coolest guys in the sport. Congrats to all the SHR bunch. They are having a big party tonight back home and they deserve it.

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    smoke14fan said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Smoke is the man and he couldn't ask for a better crew chief. He got exactly what he needed from Hendrick. A great crew chief, great chassis, and great motors. Thank you Mr. H for giving him the tools to win. On the way to a 3rd Championship.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Way to go Tony! Loved watching you come from the back to the front! You said the backup car was better and I guess it was! You are the kind of guy who make the fans proud to have a Great Driver like you in NASCAR!

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Great racing Tony, you were able to come from last to first. You deserved the win and you certainly know how to save fuel.

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    bthompson133 said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    what no comments about feul millage not being a true win? i guess it's only that way when it's not chevy

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    #10, It wasn't a fuel mileage win first of all.Tony had plenty of fuel actually after the race. enough probadly for another 4 laps. he burnt that all up on a huge burnout and still had plenty going into VL. It was just a regular win.

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    klaemmer said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Congrats to Tony and the crew.

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    JGRFan4Life said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Great win for Tony and SHR. Really happy for him. Newman had a good run, too. Good day for SHR, period. That said, I can't stand Pocono. The race is a 500 mile snooze fest (and no, I'm not just saying that based on who I cheer for) and it always comes down to fuel mileage. I don't like those types of races. I wouldn't be sad at all if Pocono lost a date if not both.

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    bbhs65 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    It was a great day for SHS yesterday. Ironic,however, that the #14 won the 14th race of the season. I'm ecstatic. We knew it was coming it was just a matter of time. This win shows Smoke's true competitive nature and ability to drive. Some of the ones who said it was only a fuel win, Tony had plenty of gas to do burn outs and to drive to victory lane. Johnson if you recall did run out of gas! Ryan had a great day also with a top five. This shows how strong Stewart-Haas is to everyone.
    Keep it up Smoke! All your fans are so proud of you and behind you all the way!

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    VWS said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I'm happy for smoke but it was a fuel mileage win but that takes skill and demostrates a very competitive fire!

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    boudruxbone said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    OOOOOHHHHHH.....YYYYEEEAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's on!!! It's on!!! IT'S ON!!!!!!!!! From last to first! "The Best Race Car Driver Ever" PREIOD!!! I knew once the pit stops started and Grubby and the boys got in the fight, there wasn't going to be any stopping Smoke then. He was going to the front! Hey ManzytrophyGirl, don't blow your p.c. up before Homestead.You gatta' be ready for the CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION!!!!!!

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    lol its funny you'd thought tony nation came out of hiding, lol Ive never seen so many tony fans on one site before but awesome job tony your a real champ and if you decided to retire now you'd have done it all

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    robracer said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    YES! YES! YES! I WAS FINALLY THERE TO SEE TONY WIN A RACE AFTER 10 YEARS OF ROOTING FOR HIM....WAY TO GO...

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    ejb919 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Congrats to the entire team of S.H.R.,,,guys plan your strategy one race at a time,cause Y'all R go-in' 2 the top,and B on top at seasons end....

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    Werner said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    great win for smoke...i thought only foreign cars got good gas mileage...you see we can get power and great mpg's...lol

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    libra26 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Congratulations Tony. It must feel great to have your first win as co-owner. Now it's Ryan Newmans turn. Keep up the good work. You are a great driver and have a great team.
    I was actually there to watch the win. It was my first time at the Poconos. My first time at Watkins Glen you won too.

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    tire-girl said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Way to go SHR!! I am so happy for Stewart and Newman that this team came out fighting, and now winning too. I am an Edwards fan, but Tony is a close second in my books, but yesterday i was OK that you took first!

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    mere901 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    WAY TO GO SMOKE!!!! Congrats on all levels!!

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    rhurstsr said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    I'm a big Jimmy Johnson fan but I had to root for Smoke on Sunday. Congratulations Mr. Stewart and may you have many more.

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    rhurstsr said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    I'm a big Jimmy Johnson fan but I had to root for Smoke on Sunday. Very cool win and a very good race. Congratulations to Mr. Stewart and S.H.R.

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    going2heaven said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Not a big Tony fan, but I certainly give him props for a job well done! I hope Ryan is in victory lane very soon!

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    sportznut5150 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Congratulations to tony , darien and the crew on winning pocono . Tony has proven all doubters wrong on being an owner/driver . Now it's ryan's turn to visit victory lane .

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    nascarnutsheeler said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Well run race Tony,Congrats.

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    Phere said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Tony: Can't say enough good about you. Congratulations! More to come so everyone sit back & hold on, it's gonna' be a wild ride! All the way to the CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

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    racefan715 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    i agree with smoke14fan,way to go smoke,like i said either 1st or 43rd u did it.YEAH, GOOD LUCK AT MICHIGAN.

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    dja24 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    congratulations Tony, for outsmarting everyone. You definitely earned the win!

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    Denise said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Yeaaaaaaaaa Tony!!!! Congratulations Smoke. Stewart-Haas TEAM is going to the TOP - great job! I cheer for Ryan Newman Rocketman so these races are made for me. You both Rock - Smoke and Rocketman going to the Top!!!! : - )

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    keith308 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Move one of the Pocono races to Darlington.
    I fell asleep three times.

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    kpierces said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Did anyone else notice that Tony was actually putting in the clutch when he was letting off going into the corners? Most drivers just let off early, but this is the first time I've seen a driver actually use the clutch. You could hear on the TNT in-car that the engine would get absolutely quite.

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    bobosmom20 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Tony, what can I say but I am so proud to be such a long time fan(over 20 years) of such an awesome racer, owner, and guy. It is a pleasure to watch you each and every week do what some said couldn't be done!! Shame on them!! You sure showed them who the best really is. Keep the role going Smoke all the way to the finish line. I will be there cheering!!
    aloha, Traci from Phoenix

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