Stewart closer to knowing where he'll be in 2009

By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Friday, May 23, 2008
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Tony Stewart

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CONCORD, N.C.Tony Stewart said he is getting closer to determining what he will be doing next season and beyond.
           
Stewart, who is signed with Joe Gibbs Racing through 2009, is entertaining offers of leaving the organization to go to another team that would include the two-time Cup champion as a team owner.
           
“I’m getting closer, that’s the good thing,” said Stewart, who first acknowledged he was considering leaving JGR four weeks ago at Talladega. “I feel like I’m on the backside of the hill getting everything done. We’re a lot closer than we were.”
           
If Stewart wants to race somewhere else in 2009, he would need to get released from his contract with Joe Gibbs Racing. He has admitted the issue has been discussed but denied that he has gotten the release for the team where he has spent his entire 10-year Cup carrier.
           
“We haven’t gotten it,” Stewart said of the release. “I have not asked for it.”

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    starr webb said:
    May 23, 2008 at 12:33 AM

    I hope Tony stays with Gibbs. But I'm just preparing myself for a move if he does decide otherwise. I've been a fan of his since his rookie year and have gone with his ups and downs with media and fans. I only wish the best for him.

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    Larry Gehrs said:
    May 23, 2008 at 1:44 AM

    Hey Joe Gibbs is a-ok. But Tonys double no-1 where he goes i go with him as a fan. and i think Chevy is on his mind. Go for it Tony.

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    Gladys Bedwell said:
    May 23, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    Whatever Tony decides to do, I will be there as his fan.

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    scott raymond said:
    May 23, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    I ALSO HOPES TONY STAYS WITH GIBBS. TONY LOVES TO WIN AND I LOVE SEEING HIM WIN, IF HE MOVES ON HE MAYBE ONE OF THOSE GUYS WHO NEVER MAKES THE CHASE. I THINK HE SHOULD STAY PUT.

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    Rose Sweeney said:
    May 24, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    I have always been a Tony fan-never gave up on the dude but I hate to see him in Kyle Bush's shadow. Tony's winning in the Nationwide series but not in Cup. He will make the right choice for Tony & wherever he goes-so go I. TS fan forever!

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    TODD BURLOCK said:
    May 27, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    too old ,fat and slow ,,let him go !

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